2013年花蓮地震, Natural disaster site in Hualien County, Taiwan
The 2013 Hualien earthquake occurred on October 31 in Hualien County and was a significant seismic event in this region of Taiwan. It caused damage to buildings, infrastructure, and rail connections, affecting multiple communities across the area.
The earthquake struck on October 31, 2013, and resulted from tectonic tension between the Philippine Sea Plate and the Eurasian Plate. It triggered power outages and interrupted rail service across several districts in the region.
The earthquake impacted the National Dong Hwa University library, resulting in structural damage and the displacement of 100,000 books from their shelves.
The site is now a reminder of the impact of natural disasters and shows how vulnerable local infrastructure can be. Visitors can explore the affected areas in Hualien and see the restored or rebuilt structures to understand the scale of destruction.
The earthquake was relatively shallow, occurring at a depth of about 15 kilometers beneath the surface, which made it felt across a wider geographic region. This shallow depth allowed the seismic energy to spread over a larger area and affect multiple distant communities.
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