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Taiwan hit by devastating earthquake, rescue efforts ongoing

The Guardian — April 4, 2024, 02:00 AM UTC

Summary: Taiwan is reeling from its strongest earthquake in decades, with 9 dead, 1,000 injured, and over 100 trapped. Hualien, the worst-hit city, faces ongoing aftershocks. Rescue teams are working to reach those trapped in mining areas and a national park. The quake, ranging from 7.2 to 7.7 magnitude, caused significant damage, with buildings collapsing and people stranded. Efforts are underway to assess and assist the affected areas.

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Positivity1.0
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  1. [4.2]
    Taiwan's earthquake preparedness saves lives in Hualien (The Guardian)
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  2. [3.4]
    Two missing in Taiwan earthquake, search ongoing (ABC News)
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  3. [3.4]
    Demolition begins on leaning building after Taiwan earthquake (Los Angeles Times)
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  4. [4.3]
    Taiwan earthquake: 13 dead, 1,100 injured, rescue efforts ongoing (RTE.ie)
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  5. [4.6]
    Taiwan earthquake aftermath: 12 dead, 10 missing, 600 stranded (The Guardian)
    27d
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  6. [4.0]
    Singaporean couple evacuated during Taiwan earthquake, narrowly escaping danger (The Straits Times)
    27d
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  7. [3.0]
    Uranus building in Taiwan to be demolished after earthquake (The Straits Times)
    28d
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  8. [5.1]
    Taiwan earthquake: 9 rescued from cave, death toll 10 (RTE.ie)
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  9. [5.0]
    Taiwan earthquake: 9 rescued, 10 dead, 2 missing (The Manila Times)
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  10. [6.4]
    Deadly 7.2 magnitude earthquake hits Hualien, Taiwan (The Guardian)
    28d

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  11. [4.3]
    7.2 magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan's Hualien, causing casualties (Rappler)
    28d
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  12. [6.4]
    Two Australians missing in Taiwan earthquake; rescue efforts ongoing (ABC News)
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  13. [5.4]
    7.4-magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan, causing deaths and injuries (News18)
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  14. [5.5]
    7.4-magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan, causing injuries and fatalities (The Straits Times)
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  15. [5.2]
    7.4-magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan, causing casualties and destruction (The Independent)
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  16. [5.1]
    Magnitude-7.4 earthquake hits Taiwan, causing casualties and destruction (DAWN.com)
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  17. [5.7]
    Magnitude 7.2 earthquake in Taiwan leaves casualties and damage (Rappler)
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  18. [6.0]
    Taiwan earthquake: Rescue efforts underway after deadly quake (ABC News)
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  19. [2.9]
    12 stranded in Taiwan's quake; 2 Canadians affected (CTV News Vancouver)
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  20. [3.8]
    Strong earthquake in Taiwan kills nine, injures over 1,000 (Hindustan Times)
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  21. [4.9]
    7.4-magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan, causing deaths and destruction (The Independent)
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  22. [4.4]
    7.2-7.4 magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan, causing damage and casualties (Castanet.net)
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  23. [4.5]
    Taiwan hit by powerful earthquake, causing casualties and damage (CTV News)
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  24. [4.6]
    Taiwan earthquake: 7 dead, 100+ structures affected, rescue ongoing (The Globe and Mail)
    30d
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  25. [4.6]
    Deadly 7.2-magnitude earthquake hits Hualien, Taiwan (The Guardian)
    30d
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  26. [4.5]
    7.2 magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan, causing fatalities and injuries (Mint)
    30d
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  27. [5.6]
    Deadly earthquake hits Taiwan, causing widespread damage and casualties (The Independent)
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  28. [5.4]
    Deadly 7.2 magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan, causing widespread damage (RTE.ie)
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  29. [4.5]
    7.7-magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan, causing significant damage and casualties (Hindustan Times)
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  30. [4.6]
    Taiwan earthquake kills four, disrupts semiconductor and petrochemical industries (Financial Times)
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  31. [5.4]
    7.2-magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan, causing deaths and injuries (The Independent)
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  32. [4.9]
    Earthquake hits Taiwan, TSMC evacuates, market reacts cautiously (CNBC)
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  33. [4.0]
    7.4-magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan, triggering tsunami warnings (Inquirer.net)
    30d
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  34. [4.9]
    Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits Taiwan, causing casualties and damage (The Conversation)
    30d
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  35. [3.4]
    Phivolcs cancels tsunami warning after 7.4-magnitude quake near Taiwan (Inquirer.net)
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  36. [4.4]
    7.3-magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan, causing casualties and destruction (South China Morning Post)
    30d
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  37. [5.2]
    7.4 magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan, causing widespread damage (CNN)
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  38. [4.0]
    7.4 magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan, causing damage and injuries (The Straits Times)
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  39. [4.5]
    7.5 magnitude earthquake near Taiwan triggers tsunami warning (ABC News)
    30d
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  40. [5.5]
    7.4-magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan, causing damage and tsunami warnings (The Washington Post)
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  41. [5.1]
    7.2-7.4 magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan, causing widespread damage (The Associated Press)
    31d

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  42. [5.6]
    7.5 magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan, tsunami advisory issued (The Guardian)
    31d

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  43. [6.0]
    Earthquake hits Taiwan, triggers tsunami alerts in Japan, Philippines (The Guardian)
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  44. [4.5]
    Magnitude 7.5 earthquake near Taiwan prompts tsunami warning (Inquirer.net)
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