Kaohsiung News
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Taiwan experts probe suspected fault after quake
- 3/9/2010 2:08:32 AMTAIPEI (AFP) – Taiwan's scientists are investigating a suspected fault that could have been responsible for a powerful earthquake that injured 96 people last week, a seismologist said Sunday. The 6.4-magnitude quake rocked the south of the ...
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Taiwan Earthquake May Send LCD, Chip Prices Higher
- 3/6/2010 3:13:17 PMA 6.4-magnitude earthquake that struck southern Taiwan early Thursday may affect the global technology industry by sending prices of LCD panels and certain chips higher, analysts say. The Taiwan government has already confirmed dozens of injuries due...
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Taiwan quake causes millions of dollars in damage
- 3/6/2010 9:18:49 AMTAIPEI (AFP) – A powerful earthquake that rocked southern Taiwan caused millions of dollars in damage to infrastructure and business operations, officials and companies said Friday. At least 96 people were injured in the 6.4-magnitude quake whi...
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Strong earthquake hits Taiwan; 12 people injured
- 3/5/2010 10:21:51 AMTAIPEI, Taiwan – A powerful 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked southern Taiwan on Thursday, terrifying residents, disrupting communications and triggering at least one large fire. Twelve people were injured, the National Fire Agency said. No tsuna...
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Powerful quake strikes southern Taiwan, 96 injured
- 3/5/2010 3:48:31 AMTAIPEI (AFP) – A powerful earthquake and more than a dozen aftershocks jolted southern Taiwan on Thursday, injuring 96 people, toppling farm houses and derailing a carriage on a high-speed train. Panicked residents fled shaking buildings and ch...
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Strong earthquake hits Taiwan; injuries reported
- 3/5/2010 3:44:06 AMTAIPEI, Taiwan – A powerful 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked southern Taiwan on Thursday, causing widespread damage and disrupting communications around the island. Local news reports said several people were injured. The quake was centered in t...
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Strong earthquake hits Taiwan, 1 injury reported
- 3/5/2010 1:38:47 AMTAIPEI, Taiwan – A powerful 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked southern Taiwan on Thursday morning causing buildings to sway hundreds of miles (kilometers) to the north. Local news reports said at least one person was injured. The quake was center...