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PHOTOS | Strong earthquake causes damage and destruction in Taiwan

October 12, 2024
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In this image taken from a video broadcast by TVBS, a man checks a partially collapsed building in Hualien, eastern Taiwan, on Wednesday, April 3.

() – Taiwan suffered its strongest earthquake in 25 years this Wednesday.

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake shook the island’s east coast, collapsing buildings, killing at least seven people and injuring hundreds. There were also tsunami warnings throughout the region that were later lifted.

Tsunami warnings also led airlines and airports to suspend flights, which later resumed.

These are some images of the destruction left by the powerful earthquake.

In this image taken from a video broadcast by TVBS, a man checks a partially collapsed building in Hualien, eastern Taiwan, on Wednesday, April 3.

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A video image shows a landslide after the April 3 earthquake.

A video image shows a landslide following the April 3 earthquake.

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There are more than 100 buildings damaged after the powerful earthquake. In this image taken from a video broadcast by TVBS, a partially collapsed building is seen in Hualien.

There are more than 100 buildings damaged after the powerful earthquake. In this image taken from a video broadcast by TVBS, a partially collapsed building is seen in Hualien.

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Dozens of people were trapped after the earthquake, according to authorities, who have launched search and rescue operations.

Dozens of people were trapped after the earthquake, according to authorities, who have launched search and rescue operations.

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Fukuoka airport was packed with passengers after flights were suspended due to the tsunami warning in the city of Fukushima on April 3.

Fukuoka airport was packed with passengers after flights were suspended due to the tsunami warning in the city of Fukushima on April 3.

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A man stands on a sidewalk in Tokyo to watch a television showing breaking news about the tsunami alert in Okinawa on April 3, 2024. The alert was later lifted.

A man stands on a sidewalk in Tokyo to watch a television showing breaking news about the tsunami alert in Okinawa on April 3, 2024. The alert was later lifted.

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The earthquake damaged houses and roads in New Taipei City.

The earthquake damaged houses and roads in New Taipei City.

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Firefighters work at the site where a building collapsed after the earthquake, in Hualien.

Firefighters work at the site where a building collapsed after the earthquake, in Hualien.

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Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and CEO Chen Jianren hold a press conference while visiting the Disaster Response Center to brief themselves on the situation of the earthquake disaster and rescue response in Taipei.

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and CEO Chen Jianren hold a press conference while visiting the Disaster Response Center to brief themselves on the situation of the earthquake disaster and rescue response in Taipei.

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