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The 921 Earthquake |
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That night, September 21st,
At 1:47 AM, a magnitude 7 earthquake stroke
The earthquake monitor station of the Central weather Bureau
The September 21st earthquake acceleration seismic wave record.
Guangfu, Junior High School in Taichung fault passing through
the athletic ground Part of the athletic ground rises up with
the major seismic movement
That night, how many were panicky awaken, and tried to escape
desperately?
“Landslide and Split Earth” is no longer an adjective slang,
but a lively truth.
| 24 hours after the disaster |
| Rescue efforts begin after the critical 72 hours in
the severely damaged regions. |
- 20 minutes after the disaster, the Firefighting
Administration, by following the Disaster Plan announced
by the Executive Yuan, immediately notified all its
agencies and personnel in associated agencies to set
up the Central Disaster Center.
- The Prime Minister orders the armed forces to provide
assistance to the rescue effort in Nantou Area.
- The Zuzi Foundation is present at the region with
its rescue team at 2:00 AM providing assistance to
the population.
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Doctor’s Home in Xinzhuang broke into 2 pieces |

Guangfu Junior High School in Taichung |

Collapse of the Dongxing Building |

Fire engulfed Dongxing Building |

Dongshi Dynasty in Taichung |

Collapse of Taichung Guobao Building |

Fire engulfed Doctor’s Home in Xinzhuang |

Collapse of the Golden Paris Building in Taichung |

With local rescue centers operational islandwide, resources
including food, drinking water, clothing and quilts began
being collected. |
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