Major earthquake strikes off of Taiwan’s coast, killing at least 9 and injuring hundreds

Major earthquake strikes off of Taiwan’s coast, killing at least 9 and injuring hundreds

The strongest earthquake in a quarter-century rocked Taiwan during the morning rush hour Wednesday, killing nine people, stranding dozens of workers at quarries and sending some residents scrambling out the windows of damaged buildings. The quake, which also injured more than 1,000, was centered off the coast of rural, mountainous Hualien County, where some buildings … Read more

What To Do If An Earthquake Hits While You’re Driving

What To Do If An Earthquake Hits While You’re Driving

Taiwan was tragically struck by a huge 7.4 magnitude earthquake Wednesday morning and upon seeing videos in the news, I suddenly realized that I don’t know what to do if an earthquake hits while I’m driving. I’ve grown up in the Los Angeles area my whole life, and we had earthquake drills in school that … Read more