7.4-magnitude Earthquake in Taiwan
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Taiwan has left 12 people dead, with rescue efforts ongoing to find 13 missing individuals. Most of the trapped people are safe, with helicopters supplying food and water until everyone can be brought out. The earthquake damaged roads and stranded hundreds in Taroko National Park, an area popular with hikers.
Key Points
- Rescuers are combing mountains for missing individuals
- Aftershocks are still being felt every few minutes
- Helicopters are supplying food and water to those trapped in Taroko National Park
Pros
- Efforts to rescue trapped individuals are ongoing
- Most of the trapped people have been confirmed safe
- Taiwan has improved earthquake preparedness since a previous major tremor in 1999
Cons
- 12 people have died as a result of the earthquake
- 13 people are still missing
- Risk of further landslides and rockfalls complicating rescue efforts