A Singaporean living in Taiwan shares their experience of experiencing an earthquake for the first time and reflects on the importance of being prepared for such natural disasters.
They were usually over within seconds, and sometimes so mild that I could not be sure if they were earthquakes.
Massive landslides were also triggered throughout Hualien’s mountains, with a viral video clip showing how one caused huge dust clouds to billow up into the sky.Known for its picturesque natural landscapes, including the famous Taroko National Park, Hualien is a popular travel destination among tourists, hikers and cyclists.
While most of the city’s metro services had resumed after stopping for about 40 minutes, the yellow circular line remained suspended at press time after one section of the overhead track fell out of alignment.‘The whole cottage started to shake’: S'poreans in Taiwan jolted by quake Over at the five-star Howard Plaza Hotel, a 10-minute drive away, a corner of the building was cordoned off after tiles fell from its exterior walls.
Even though hotel staff have since cleared the debris, signs warning passers-by to be careful of falling objects were put up.
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