The stage of history is always full of endless drama. At the turn of 2024, a series of shocking events are taking place in different corners of the planet, as if the fate of nature and humanity are intertwined, outlining a historical picture of ups and downs.
Let's start with China's Gansu silver. Last night, just as people were immersed in the New Year's celebrations, a strong 4.9-magnitude earthquake suddenly erupted in the Haewon fault zone, and the energy in the depths of the epicenter was released in an instant, making nearby residents tremble. It seems that nature has taught us a profound geological lesson in the first moments of the new year.
However, the shaking of the earth did not stop there. At the same time as Gansu was shaking, the Ishikawa Noto Peninsula on the west coast of Japan's main island of Honshu experienced an even more violent 7.4 magnitude earthquake, becoming the first major event in history in 2024. The area appears to have been the focal point of crustal movement, with frequent earthquakes over the years, creating a map of geological activity.
It is worth noting that this earthquake occurred in the F43 fault near the coast of the Sea of Japan on the Noto Peninsula, and its epicenter mechanism is the same as that of the Jishishan earthquake in Gansu Province on the mainland. This means that one side of the earth's crust is lifted up, and it also raises fears of a tsunami. The uplift of the coastal crust can cause the sea level to rise, triggering the generation of tsunamis. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami warning, which has made local residents nervous.
For the residents of the Noto Peninsula, the earthquake was undoubtedly a great test. The seismic instrument recorded a magnitude of 7, which is equivalent to the intensity of the mainland of 9~10, setting a record for the history of earthquakes on the peninsula. Such violent tremors not only pose a threat to the lives and safety of local people, but also pose a serious challenge to the stability of nuclear power plants and other important facilities.
At the same time, the situation in the Middle East has become confusing at this moment. The escalation of the conflict between Iran and the U.S. military has created a tense prelude to the battle. Iraqi resistance groups fired rockets at the U.S. military's Alegir airfield and the Jabsa oil field, and U.S. military bases in eastern Syria were also targeted. In the direction of the Red Sea, fierce exchanges of fire broke out between Yemen's Houthi rebels and US troops, plunging the entire Middle East into turmoil.
This series of events makes one wonder whether the history of nature and human beings has always been inextricably linked. The earthquake in Gansu, the geological activities in Japan, and the wars in the Middle East, these seemingly very different events are intertwined in the long river of time, and have become a deep imprint on the scroll of history.
History is the intersection of the past and the future of mankind. Geological changes and human struggles constitute this colorful and intricate scroll of history, and each event is a node in history. We may not be able to control the forces of nature, but we can learn Xi wisdom of history and better meet the challenges of the future.
In this new year, let's keep our curiosity about history and dig into those exciting moments. History is a huge epic that is constantly evolving, and each of us is a witness to it. May the world usher in peace and tranquility at an early date, and may the long scroll of history lead us to a better future. [END]