VIDEO 6.1 Magnitude earthquake strikes Taiwan

A strong earthquake struck rural central Taiwan on Wednesday, swaying buildings, sending school children to seek cover. The quake killed one person and injured at least 20 people. The magnitude-6.1 earthquake was felt throughout the island. (March 27)

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Taiwan Hit By Typhoon Tembin

On August 22, 2012, Typhoon Tembin hovered over the western Pacific Ocean. As forecast, the storm had moved northward past the Philippines and was predicted to turn toward the west and travel over Taiwan, en route to southeastern China.

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Typhoon Tembin To Make Landfall In China And Taiwan

After four other Typhoons—Saola, Damrey, Haikui, and Kai-tak—made landfall in eastern China in just three weeks, Typhoon Tembin appeared ready to do the same. Tembin formed as a tropical depression over the western Pacific Ocean on August 19, 2012, and strengthened to a typhoon the next day.

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Typhoon Kai-tak To Hit China And Vietnam

After strengthening into a typhoon, Kai-tak continued its approach to the China coast late on Thursday (August 16, 2012).

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Typhoon Haikui Hits China

In early August, authorities closed schools, grounded flights, and halted passenger train travel in coastal regions of China’s Zhejiang Province, Xinhua reported. The precautions were taken in anticipation of Typhoon Haikui, expected to make landfall overnight August 7–8, 2012.

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