"Taiwan Earthquake: Skyscraper's Survival and Mountain Rescues"

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"Taiwan Earthquake: Skyscraper's Survival and Mountain Rescues"
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Rescue teams in Taiwan are searching for a dozen people still missing in the mountains following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast, leaving 12 dead and hundreds injured. The quake caused landslides and rockfalls, stranding people in Taroko National Park, with rescue efforts hindered by the risk of further landslides, rockfalls, and aftershocks. Airlifts are being used to bring out the injured and trapped, with most of those trapped confirmed safe. Taiwan has been working to strengthen earthquake preparedness and response since a 1999 quake, with efforts ongoing to rescue those still missing.

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