More than 30 earthquakes have occurred in Xinjiang!
According to the latest report from the National Disaster Reduction Commission, as of 12 o'clock on January 24, the 7.1-magnitude earthquake in Xinjiang has killed three people and injured five others. At present, the rescue and disaster relief work in the earthquake area is being carried out in an orderly manner, and the relocation and resettlement of the affected people is also progressing simultaneously.
According to the official determination of the China Earthquake Network, the epicenter of the 7.1-magnitude earthquake in Xinjiang is located in Yamansu Kirgiz Township, Wushi County, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang, which is a high mountain area, with an average altitude of about 3,048 meters within 5 kilometers of the epicenter, and a sparse population.
Good thing it's not a big populace!
Xinjiang is the main inland area of seismic activity in China, and its activity level is the highest in the country. Xinjiang is located at the junction of the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates, which is one of the most active seismic zones in the world. The rocks here are rich in crystalline minerals, with high hardness, strong tectonic movements, and the different propagation speeds of seismic waves, which have caused the frequent earthquakes in Xinjiang.
At the same time, there is also an uplift zone composed of hidden rock masses and faults in Xinjiang, which is one of the main causes of earthquakes in Xinjiang, due to the action of plate compression, the earth's crust here is constantly thinning, accompanied by a large amount of seismic activity.
Xinjiang is the main inland seismically active region in China, and its activity level ranks first in the country. Here are some of the larger earthquakes in Xinjiang's history:
- At 11 o'clock on August 22, 1902, an 8.2-magnitude earthquake struck Artush in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
- The 1906 Shawan earthquake in Xinjiang.
- The 1931 Fuyun earthquake in Xinjiang.
- The 1944 Xinyuan earthquake in Xinjiang.
- The 2001 Kunlun Mountain earthquake in Xinjiang.
- The 2003 Ili earthquake in Xinjiang.
Xinjiang is one of the most seismically active regions in China, mainly related to the following factors:
- Location: Located at the junction of the Eurasian plate and the Indian Ocean plate, Xinjiang is one of the most active areas in the world in terms of seismic activity, with a relatively high frequency and intensity of earthquakes.
- Geological structure: Xinjiang's geological structure is complex, with a large number of faults and folds, which are prone to earthquakes.
- Topography: Xinjiang's topography is also relatively complex, with a large number of mountains, plateaus and basins, which are also prone to earthquakes.
In January 2024, there were two earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or higher around the world, namely a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that occurred in Honshu, Japan, on the 1st, and a 7.1-magnitude earthquake that occurred in Wushi County, Xinjiang, China, on the 23rd.
In January 2024, there were several small and medium-sized earthquakes around the world, and here is information about some of them:
- On January 3, a magnitude 3.5 earthquake struck Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province.
- On January 4, a 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck Beihai, Guangzhou.
There have been nearly 200 earthquakes since December 2023!
Earthquakes are a natural phenomenon that is a way of releasing energy from the Earth's interior, often associated with crustal movement and plate tectonics. While an earthquake can cause severe damage and casualties, it does not mean the end of the world. Scientists say.
People may feel frightened and uneasy when an earthquake strikes, as the strong shaking and destruction caused by an earthquake can pose a threat to people's lives and property. In addition, earthquakes can also trigger other natural disasters such as tsunamis, landslides, etc., further exacerbating people's fears and worries.
But religion says that earthquakes and other things should be a warning from heaven!
The people will fight against the people, and the kingdom will fight against the nation, and there will be earthquakes and famines in many places. This is the beginning of the catastrophe.
In the Koran, Allah not only punishes you with storms but also earthquakes.
Other natural disasters, such as tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, tropical storms, have shown that people in areas of high tsunami risk are more religious.
Nepal, the land of religion: Earthquakes are warnings from the gods
Since no one dies and can start over, the truth is all speculation, it's just that people follow their inner feelings!
Isn't that particularly terrible thing to do if you don't fear anything!