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Taiwan Marks Deadly but Seminal 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake prompted major legislative reform in how the government would handle natural disasters, but challenges remain.
Taiwan News: Wind Power Feed-in-Tariff Rate Cut, Foxconn Rethinking Wisconsin
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Why Some Low Magnitude Earthquakes Are So Deadly and Some Are Not
As geologists like to say, earthquakes don’t kill people – buildings do. Among other things.
Taiwan News: ATP Disabled in Yilan Derailment, 5.7 Quake Shakes Taiwan
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INDONESIA: Earthquake & Tsunami Death Toll Tops 800, Expected to Rise
The official death toll stands at 832 but is expected to rise after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake spawned a tsunami that hit Indonesia's island of Sulawesi.
Taiwan News: Typhoon Mangkhut Upgraded, 4.4 Earthquake Jolts Hualien
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UPDATE: Indonesia Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 98, Over 200 Injured
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Indonesian tourist island of Lombok and was felt throughout neighboring Bali. Rescuers continue to search for survivors, and authorities warn the death toll could climb further.
Taiwan News: Military Pension Bill Passes, Earthquake Rocks Taichung
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Taiwan News: Government to Urge Airline Boycott, Quake Strikes Japan
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Protecting People Against Quakes
Japan's government should focus on improving defenses against quakes rather than spending resources on the extremely difficult task of predicting when they will strike.