Destroyed buildings are a constant reminder of the April 3 earthquake in Hualien County, Taiwan.
Source: Jan Camenzind Broomby
As a bed and breakfast owner in Taiwan’s Hualien County, Chen Rei-jia was used to the minor tremors that sometimes disturbed her work. But this time, something felt different.
“The shaking grew stronger and lasted longer, and as rescue vehicles arrived, I became frightened,” she said. “We heard rocks falling everywhere and saw smoke and dust all around. There were massive landslides in front and behind us.”
Emerging from her house to survey the damage, Chen had just survived the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Taiwan on April 3 — the largest tremblor to rock the island in 25 years.
“I’ve never experienced such a strong earthquake in my life. It was truly terrifying,” the 60-year-old said.
Chen Rei-jia, a bed and breakfast owner in Hualien County, Taiwan.
Source: Jan Camenzind Broomby
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