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breaking news: Earthquake in Taiwan after Japan. Taiwan is shaken once again. Suddenly a devastating earthquake occurred. The intensity was recorded at 7.4 on the Richter scale. A tsunami warning has also been given. Tremors of a major earthquake were felt in Taiwan today.
Due to which the entire island shook and buildings collapsed. Japan has issued a tsunami warning for the southern island group of Okinawa. The Japan Meteorological Agency has predicted a tsunami of up to 3 meters after the earthquake. About half an hour later they were told that the first wave of the tsunami had already reached the coasts of Miyako and Yaeyama islands.
Taiwan's earthquake agency put the magnitude at 7.4, while the US Geological Survey said it was 7.5. Then the earthquake shook the foundations of buildings in Taiwan's eastern city of Hualien. Earthquake tremors were felt in the capital Taipei.
Why do earthquakes occur?
It is also important to know what causes earthquakes. There are 7 plates inside the Earth which are continuously rotating. The place where these plates collide most is called the fault line zone. The corners of the plates bend due to repeated collisions. When the pressure starts increasing, the plates start breaking. Due to their breaking, the energy inside finds a way out. After this disturbance an earthquake occurs.
How is earthquake intensity measured?
Impact of earthquake of 0 to 1.9 Richter scale
Can be detected only by seismograph.
2 to 2.9 mild tremor
3 to 3.9 Impact of a truck passing you.
4 to 4.9 Windows may be broken. Pictures hanging on the walls may fall.
5 to 5.9 Furniture Moves.
6 to 6.9 The foundation of the building may shake. Upper floors may be damaged.
From 7 to 7.9 buildings may collapse, underground pipes may burst.
8 to 8.9 Large bridges including buildings may collapse. There is danger of tsunami.
9 or more complete destruction, a person standing in the field will see the earth shaking. Tsunami if the sea is near.
What to do if an earthquake occurs?
- Going out of office or home without immediate action like an earthquake shock.
- Stay away from electric poles, trees and tall buildings.
- While going out of home or office, do not use lift, use stairs instead.
- If there is no land around the house then find a place where you can sit and hide.
- Stay away from heavy objects, especially in the house, during an earthquake.
- Stay away from heavy objects and glass in the house so that there is no possibility of knocking.
- If you don't have time to escape, crawl under a sturdy surface such as a table, bed, or desk.
- Do not stand where there are doors so that the door does not open or fall.