Suddenly, a strong earthquake occurred in the sea area of Hualien, Taiwan, and classes were urgently suspended in response
On a calm night, a sudden earthquake shattered the silence. According to the China Earthquake Network, many earthquakes occurred in Hualien County and nearby waters in Taiwan in just a few hours, including strong earthquakes of magnitude 6 or more. This series of seismic activities not only shook the entire island of Taiwan, but also made the people in Fujian and other places feel the obvious tremors.
Earthquakes occurred frequently, and Hualien County was affected
Since the evening of April 22, seismic activity in Hualien County, Taiwan and nearby waters has been extremely frequent. According to data from the China Earthquake Network, in just a dozen hours, there were 26 earthquakes of magnitude 4.0 and above in this area, including several strong earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 and 6.0 or higher. The frequent occurrence of these earthquakes not only brought great panic to the local residents, but also caused a lot of damage to the local infrastructure.
Aftershocks continued, with a maximum magnitude of 6.3
Among the many earthquakes, two earthquakes of magnitude 6 or higher in the early hours of April 23 were particularly concerning. The first occurred at 2:26 a.m., with a magnitude of 6.3 and an epicenter at a depth of 10 kilometers. Then, only 6 minutes later, another 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Hualien County. The succession of these two strong earthquakes has made people who are already in a nervous state even more panicked.
Suspend classes and classes to deal with the risk of earthquakes
In the face of frequent seismic activity, the Hualien County Government in Taiwan has taken decisive countermeasures. Due to the continuous earthquake, in order to ensure the safety of the people, Hualien County decided to suspend classes on April 23. This decision quickly won the understanding and support of the general public, after all, in the face of life safety, all work and study can be temporarily put aside.
The earthquake was felt by the people of Fujian, and the earthquake early warning function was concerned
The earthquake not only affected Hualien County in Taiwan, but also felt the tremors in Fujian and other places. Many netizens said that when the earthquake struck, they felt their houses shake, as if they were going "crazy". This has also brought the earthquake early warning function back to the spotlight. In an emergency, a minute's early warning can buy everyone valuable time to avoid danger. Therefore, how to turn on the earthquake warning function of mobile phones has become a topic of concern for many people.
How do I turn on the earthquake warning function on my mobile phone?
For different brands of mobile phones, the method of turning on the earthquake warning function is also different. Taking mainstream brands such as Huawei, Xiaomi, and Honor as examples, users can find the security or emergency warning notification option in the phone's settings, and then turn on the earthquake warning function. For other brands of mobile phones such as Apple and Samsung, users can search for the keyword "earthquake warning" and download relevant apps to achieve the early warning function. In addition, brands such as OPPO and vivo also provide corresponding setting options, which users can operate according to their phone model.
Prepare for earthquakes before they happen and improve your ability to respond to earthquakes
Earthquakes are unpredictable natural disasters, but we can reduce the damage they cause by improving our ability to respond. In addition to turning on the earthquake warning function of the mobile phone, we should also understand the basic knowledge of earthquakes and master the correct way to avoid danger. In the event of an earthquake, stay calm and take protective measures quickly, such as finding a solid object to take shelter from, and staying away from items that are prone to breakage, such as glass. At the same time, the government and all sectors of society should also strengthen the construction and improvement of the earthquake early warning system, improve the accuracy and timeliness of early warning, and provide better security for the people.
epilogue
Although earthquakes are merciless, we can deal with them through scientific methods and effective measures. In the Hualien earthquake in Taiwan, we have seen the positive response and solidarity of the government and the people. I believe that in the future, we can continue to improve our earthquake response capabilities, reduce the losses caused by earthquakes, and make life safer and better.