
1649: Stay Alarmed
Taiwan Earthquake History, Infrastructure Resilience
A recent earthquake in Taiwan, which resulted in approximately 900 casualties, is contrasted with a historical 7.1 magnitude quake in Taipei. Buildings in Taiwan are noted for being engineered with advanced seismic technology, such as ball bearings, to withstand major tremors. Personal anecdotes describe the experience of sleeping through significant seismic events in high-rise hotels.

