The 8-year-old rescue dog, who was once deemed too friendly to sniff out drugs, found the body of the earthquake’s 13th victim.
Tag: Earthquakes
What We Know About the 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake in Taiwan
The quake set off aftershocks and damaged dozens of buildings, killing nine people and leaving many injured or trapped.
Hualien, on Taiwan’s Coast, Is Prone to Earthquakes
The area, known for a famous gorge and aquamarine waters, sits on several active faults.
Taiwan Quake Damages Buildings and a Highway in Hualien
Rescue efforts in the city were centered on two buildings, one of which appeared near collapse. Some roads to the region were cut off.
The Taiwan Earthquake’s Aftermath in Photos
See scenes from around the island.
A Look at Taiwan’s Strongest Earthquakes
Earthquakes of similar intensity to the one that hit the island on Wednesday have caused large-scale death and destruction.
Volcanic Eruptions Are Continuing in Iceland: Photos
Volcanic eruptions are continuing in the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland. Streets are empty and the Blue Lagoon resort remains closed.
A Year After a Devastating Quake: Container Cities, Trials and Grief
On the anniversary of a catastrophic earthquake, Turkey is still struggling to rebuild, help survivors and hold people responsible for shoddy construction.
After the Quake: One Turkish Family’s Struggle
In the year since earthquakes devastated southern Turkey, the Karapirli family has struggled to heal, find a home and cope with a bottomless sense of loss.
Iceland Faces ‘New Chapter’ of Seismic Activity as Lava Menaces Town
The country has many earthquakes and eruptions, but now, “a daunting period of upheaval has begun” in the southwest, the president said.