Jiji Earthquake: 20 years since the disaster in Taiwan
2019-09-21T05:23:23.872Z
On the night of September 21, 1999, Taiwan experienced the most powerful and devastating earthquake in recent island history. Its epicenter was located in the area of the city of Jiji, and the magnitude, according to various estimates, reached 7.3-7.7. The impact of the elements and the subsequent series of aftershocks led to the collapse and damage of residential buildings, schools, bridges and other infrastructure. 2415 people became victims of tremors and landslides caused by them, more than 11.3 thousand were seriously injured and 29 more are still missing. About 100 thousand inhabitants of the island were left without a roof over their heads, and the authorities estimated the total economic damage at $ 10 billion.
Source: russiart