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On April 3, 2024, Taiwan experienced its largest-scale earthquake in 25 years since the 921 earthquake, raising concerns about the lack of resources and manpower dedicated to monitoring active faults. TVBS investigative team examines the challenges and dangers faced in fault exploration, highlighting issues such as insufficient budget allocation, failure to designate geological sensitive areas like the mountain foothill fault in Taipei and New Taipei, and the risks posed by seismic activities in the southern region. The article emphasizes the importance of proper fault investigation and delineation of sensitive areas to mitigate disaster risks in Taiwan.
Source: YAHOO