Taiwan 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake

April 5, 2024 rockman Geologic Hazards 0
Deadly April 2024 Taiwan Earthquake

An earthquake of magnitude 7.2 hit the island of Taiwan at 8am local time on April 3, 2024. At least 9 people were killed and 900 injured in early numbers, with some people still listed as missing. The epicenter was just offshore of a mountainous region of Hualien county. The earthquake is reported as the strongest to hit Taiwan in 25 years. The earthquake triggered massive landslides and rockfall that we are only just starting to hear about with dramatic photos and videos. I’ve collected below a few videos and links to news articles I’ve come across.

Harrowing moment Taiwan earthquake triggers rockslide caught on dash-cam video.

Initial news about landslides from the 3 April 2024 M=7.2 earthquake in Taiwan – Landslide Blog

Landslides in Taroko Gorge from the 3 April 2024 Taiwan Earthquake – Landslide Blog

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