Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
Earthquake
By Erica Fischer Manny Hakhamaneshi David Yoo Ana Gabriela Haro Vishal Joshi Aacutengel Peacuterez-Irizarry Mikael Gartner Xin Ma Ji Su Lee Nicole Paul Dominga Sanchez Eytan Fiszman Paolo Zimmaro
Tona Rodriguez-Nikl
for questions contact VERT co-chairsErica Fischer (ericafischeroregonstateedu)
Manny Hakhamaneshi (mannyhakhamaneshiamecfwcom) 1
Topic Curator 1 Name Curator 1 email Curator 2 Name Curator 2 email Curator 3 Name Curator 3 email
Schools David Yoo dyoolpainccom Gabby Haro agharoespeeduec
Buildings Erica Fischer ericafischeroregonstateedu
Vishal Joshi vishaljoshi4ugmailcom David Yoo dyoolpainccom
HospitalsEmergency Response
Angel Perez-Irizarry angelperezwiscedu Mikael Gartner mgartnerstructuralyahoocom
Social Media Response
Xin Ma xinmawspcom Erica Fischer ericafischeroregonstateedu
Mikael Gartner mgartnerstructuralyahoocom
Lifelines Ji Su Lee ji-suleearupcom Nicole Paul nicolepaularupcom
Aftershocks Dominga Sanchez sanched2oregonstateedu
Eytan Fiszman eytanfiszmangmailcom
Geotechnical structuresissues
Manny Hakhamaneshi mannyhakhamaneshiamecfwcom
Xin Ma xinmawspcom Paolo Zimmaro pzimmarouclaedu
Roads and Bridges
Manny Hakhamaneshi mannyhakhamaneshiamecfwcom
Xin Ma xinmawspcom Tona Rodriguez-Nikl trodrig7calstatelaedu
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
VERT Member Assignments
3
Topic 1 Schools VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeDavid Yoo
Ana Gabriela Haro
4
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Schools are closed today in Taiwan
bull Earthquake damaged 53 schools at an estimated cost of more than NT $15 million (US $512470)
bull 23 of 53 schools are located in Hualien County
bull Hualien Countyrsquos Mingyi Elementary School suffered most severe damage
bull Reportedly seen nonstructural damages (ie torn water pipe broken tiles jammed door etc)
bull K-12 schools in Taiwan are on winter break until February 20th
bull Disaster Risk Reduction Project was introduced in February 2016 The goal was to repair or rebuild school buildings in Hualien County (Funded by Tzu Chi Foundation)
bull 6 schools listed in the article are Yuli Junior High School Guo-Feng Junior High School Huaren Junior High Chung Yuan Elementary Jia-Min Elementary and Ming Yih Elementary
bull The extent of repair or rebuild is unknown in the article however it would be something worth investigating further
References httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070010aspx httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewstaiwanarchives201802082003687294 For the disaster reduction projects see links on slide 7
5
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 1 Schools
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Estimated losses by the Ministry of Educationbull Hualien Countyrsquos Beichang Elementary School $3 million in NTD ($102870 USD) (ldquofissured pillars and deep cracks in
the buildingrsquos expansion jointsrdquo)bull Hualien Countyrsquos schools are estimated at $13 million in NTD ($445770 USD)bull The Ministry of Education estimated a total loss of $15 million in NTD Therefore majority of the damage is in Hualien
County schools
bull Schools as shelters
ldquoAbout 800 people went to bed in shelters on Wednesday nearly 500 at the Hualien Gymnasium and more than 300 at the Chunghwa Primary Schoolrdquo
References httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml
6
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 1 Schools
7
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 1 Schools
Links to key media articles discussing Schools
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070010aspxbull httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewstaiwanarchives201802082003687294
bull httptwtzuchiorgenindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=13633Aground-breaking-of-disaster-risk-reduction-project-for-six-schools-ampcatid=1233Aproject-hope-disaster-risk-reduction-ampItemid=366amplang=en
bull httptwtzuchiorgenindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=13303Atzu-chi-rebuilds-schools-and-communities-to-mitigate-disaster-risk-ampcatid=1233Aproject-hope-disaster-risk-reduction-ampItemid=366amplang=en
bull Tzu Chi Foundation (Funded the Disaster Risk Reduction Program)
Topic 2 Buildings VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Erica C FischerVishal JoshiDavid Yoo
8
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Four mid-rise buildings in Hualien severely damaged
1 Yun Men Tsui Ti (雲門翠堤) building123
bull 12-story apartment building
bull Rescue efforts suspended because building moving
bull People still trapped inside
bull Bottom three floors crushed
bull 40 trapped (potentially still)
bull Part of the Yun Men Tsui Ti complex
References1httpwwwibtimescouktaiwan-earthquake-photos-firefighters-rescue-people-buildings-leaning-precarious-angles-16593992httpswwwusatodaycomstorynewsnation20180207taiwan-earthquake-death-toll-rises-buildings-collapse314440002utm_source=feedblitzamputm_medium=FeedBlitzRssamputm_campaign=usatoday-newstopstories3httpswwwtheguardiancomworldvideo2018feb07taiwan-earthquake-leaves-tall-building-on-dangerous-lean-videoutm_source=feedburneramputm_medium=twitteramputm_campaign=Feed3A+co2FwCIn+28World+news+and+comment+from+the+Guardian+7C+guardiancouk29
9
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
BEFORE
AFTER
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Four mid-rise buildings in Hualien severely damaged
2 Yun Men Tsui Ti commercial and residential complex1
- Reported to be constructed in 1999
3 Two partially collapsed buildings on Guosheng Street in Hualien1
- National Shengliu Street No 41 (about 10F) residential tilt2
- Ground floor collapsed2
References1httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives201802082003687283 10
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
3 Guosheng 6th Street buildings
A Platinum Twin Star (白金雙星) Building on Guosheng 6th Street
- Reinforced concrete- 7 storied building (US = 8 storied)- Approximately 65rsquo x 145rsquo
References- httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358134- httpstwappledailycomnewrealtime201802081294492 11
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
BEFORE
AFTER
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
3 Guosheng 6th Street buildings
B Wu-ju-wu-shu (吾居吾宿) Building on Guosheng 6th Street
- Reinforced concrete- 8 storied building (US = 9 storied)
3 Additional stories visible- Approximately 30rsquo x 55rsquo
References- httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358134- httpnewsltncomtwnewssocietybreakingnews2335359 12
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
BEFORE
AFTER
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
4 Marshal Grand Hotel (統帥大飯店) - 10 Storey 270 Room123
bull Bottom two stories crushed due to earthquake
bull 29 trapped in building due to collapse of the bottom stories (softweak story mechanism)
bull Opened in 19774
References1httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429669162httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780603httpsnewsdetikcomfoto-newsd-3853915foto-bangunan-rusak-dan-miring-setelah-gempa-64-sr-guncang-taiwan2share_top4httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 13
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
Before the earthquake
After the earthquake
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Prosecutorrsquos office obtaining building drawings for collapsed and partially collapsed buildings to look into negligence1
bull Buildings built before 1999 are based on an old seismic design specification2
bull The government promotes earthquake-resistant reinforcement of old private buildings but there has been stagnation because2
bull The public cannot agree
bull Seismic mitigation is more than demolish and rebuild it includes seismic retrofit and strengthening
bull It is not easy to reach a consensus on demolition and reconstruction or comprehensive reinforcement
bull It is recommended to carry out initial stage reinforcement to rule out the weak bottom damage mechanism
References1httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives2018020820036872832httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 14
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
15
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
Links to key media articles discussing Buildings
bull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlsmid=tw-nytimesampsmtyp=cur
bull httpswwwtheguardiancomworldvideo2018feb07taiwan-earthquake-leaves-tall-building-on-dangerous-lean-videoutm_source=feedburneramputm_medium=twitteramputm_campaign=Feed3A+co2FwCIn+28World+news+and+comment+from+the+Guardian+7C+guardiancouk29
bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42966916
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358134
bull httpwwwepochtimescomgb1826n10120006htm
Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Aacutengel Peacuterez-IrizarryMikael Gartner
16
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
VICTIMS
bull The latest statistics from the Central Emergency Operation Center (CEOC) confirm 9 dead 25 missing and 269 injured Furthermore 30 foreigners reported injured 196 rescued from Yun Men Tsui Ti Building and 3 other buildings
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
bull USAR efforts ongoing at 4 collapse site Yun Men Tsui Ti (雲門翠堤) building Marshal Hotel (統帥大飯店) and 2 others in Hualien
bull ~420 search-and-rescue (SAR) personnel 20 SAR dogs from more than 17 counties and cities were involved in the rescue operations 750 police and firefighters and teams of excavators
bull The Ministry of National Defense established temporary command headquarters in Hualien City to coordinate SAR efforts being carried out by the ROC armed forces National Airborne Services Corps and National Fire and Police agencies This involves 661 military personnel 13 air crews 595 firefighters and 522 police according to the CEOC
17
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
bull Rescue and recovery efforts are taking place in three stages bull First - providing medical care and shelter for those affected while searching
for the missingbull Second - restoring key utilities and infrastructure such as power gas and
water linesbull Third - inspecting roads and bridges to assess safety and minimize further
damage
bull US$102 million in funding is to be made immediately available to the local government for emergency housing programs
18
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
NATIONAL USAR CHALLENGES
bull Several Tilting Buildings Yun Men Tsui Ti Building Challenged USAR Teams Steel supports to prop listing building started sliding Use of ladders lowhigh angle rescues and cranes
bull Rain cold wave and night operations hampering rescue efforts (RainCold may also impact victim survivability)
NGO Response
bull Taiwan Red Crossrsquos fourth rescue team (27 volunteers) mobilized to provide temporary shelter at Hualien Arena and Chung Hua Elementary school The relief team of Taichung branch (45 volunteers) has arrived
bull Red Cross Disaster Relief Team delivered thermal sensors optical detectors and other rescue equipment to rescue
INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE
bull Taiwan rejected the aid offered by China for the rescue efforts
bull Singapore indicated it ldquostands readyrdquo to provide assistance
bull UN OCHA has not activated Virtual OSOCC discussion of event as ldquoBreaking Emergencyrdquo for International USAR teams to communicate and coordinate
19
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
HOSPITALS HEALTH EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE
bull Sources mention a damaged and tilting military hospital
bull The Ministry of Health and Welfare will coordinate medical resources and arrangements are in place with the county government for temporary accommodation
bull Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital the Army 805 Hospital Mennonite Hospital Buli Hualien Hospital all started preparations for large number of injuries (3rd Handling Report of 0206 Earthquake Disaster)
SHELTERING amp WASH
bull Damaged Homes amp Concerned Residents - temporary shelters being provided
bull 800 people went to bed in shelters on Wednesday nearly 500 at the Hualien Gymnasium and more than 300 at the Chunghwa Primary School Sheltering at a Newly Built Baseball Stadium
bull 31000 households without water according to National Emergency Management Office
WATERGASPOWER Emergency Response
bull Officials checking quake-hit areas for damage to water and gas pipes and power lines to prevent the occurrence of secondary disasters
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VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
21
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Links to key media articles discussing Hospitals Emergency Response
bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42966916
bull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-idUSKBN1FR08I
bull httpswwwexpresscouknewsworld915511taiwan-earthquake-damage-two-dead-150-missing-hospital-Taipei-Hualian-ring-of-fire
bull httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives201802082003687282
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358340
bull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml
bull httpabcnewsgocomInternationalrescuers-scramble-find-dozens-people-trapped-earthquake-killsstoryid=52901523
bull httpswwwcbsnewscomnewstaiwan-earthquake-today-hualien-city-live-updates-2018-02-06
bull httpwwwredcrossorgtwenglishindexjsp
bull httpswwwwashingtonpostcomworldasia_pacificstrong-earthquake-rattles-east-coast-of-taiwan20180206d63afbd2-0b62-11e8-998c-96deb18cca19_storyhtmlutm_term=49e698f2b2ec
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358630
bull httpswwwchannelnewsasiacomnewssingaporetaiwan-earthquake-hualien-no-singaporeans-injured-9936858
bull httpsenglisheygovtwNews_Content2aspxn=8262ED7A25916ABFampsms=DD07AA2ECD4290A6amps=75B6D5CAE2316449
bull httpstaiwantodaytwnewsphpunit=15amppost=129165
bull httpstaiwantodaytwnewsphpunit=2amppost=129218
bull httpwwwemicgovtwengindexphpcode=listampids=73
Topic 4 Social Media Response
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Xin MaErica C FischerMikael Gartner
22
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Number of times taiwanearthquake occurred on twitter over time (time is in PST)
Data from wwwhashtagsorg and is based off of a sample of 1 of twitter users
References Reference 1 Reference 2 Reference 3
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VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Referenceshttpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ 24
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References Reference 1 httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ Reference 2 httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999 25
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response Facebook Page of the National Fire Agency Ministry of Interior
Update of Rescue Effort As of Feb7 2018 at 2200 Taiwan TimeDeath and Missing 7 dead 260 injured 67 missing
Evacuated 830 evacuated 560 sheltered
Utilities Electricity 2008 households lost 1822 households repaired 186 households awaiting order from officialsHydro 40000 households lost 8442 households repaired 31558 households waitingCity Cable 0 casesBase Station 70 damaged 54 repaired 16 repair by Feb 9th
Gas 0 cases
Building Damages Emergency Evaluation 4 red tag 0 yellow tag
Transportation National Highway 0 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureProvincial Highway 0 disruption 3 emergency rehabilitation 1 closureCounty Roads 2 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureTaiwan High Speed Rail Normal OperationTaiwan Railroad Normal Operation Disruption in Hualian Port branch (Cargo transport)Seaair transport Normal
School Damages 132 schools 65230000 TWB (2200000 USD) Farm Land lost 0
Response Personnel
Army 661 head countPoliceFire Department 1085 head count 20 rescue dogs 295 vehicles 80 air vehicles
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VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Links to key media articles discussing Social Media Response
bull httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ
bull httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999
Topic 5 Lifelines VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeJi Su Lee
Nicole Paul
27
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Roads showed large cracksbuckled hindering traffic flow
bull National Fire Agency said 40000 people were without water (Hualien has a population of 350000)
bull Water supply was restored to almost 5000 homes by noon the day of the earthquake
bull Shoufeng Yanliao area of Shoufeng also suffered a pipeline rupture (affecting ~100 households)
bull Taishui Company (water supplier) is setting up water storage buckets for distribution
bull Reports showing 600-2000 people were left without powerbull Power was restored to almost 1700 homes by noon the day of the earthquakebull Many of the remaining power outages are located near buildings that have
collapsedbull Difficult to repairrestore as priority is given to recovery efforts at fallen
buildings
28
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquake
httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
29
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
Links to key media articles discussing Hualien
bull httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquakebull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-
idUSKBN1FR08Ibull httpswwwcnncom20180207asiataiwan-earthquake-hualien-intlindexhtmlbull httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
Topic 6 Aftershocks VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeDominga Sanchez
Eytan Fiszman
30
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Series of strong aftershocks followed 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan(13)
bull The USGS records show that at least 14 aftershocks (above 41 magnitude) followed the 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan which interrupted search rescues(1)
bull This includes a 54 magnitude 15 km depth on Feb 6 at 191528 (UTC) and 57 magnitude 19 km depth on Feb 7 at 152131 (UTC) (1 2)
References1 httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtml2 httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmap3 httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377 31
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull MI 44 Hualien aftershock 8km depth 0502 local time (21102 UTC) ~4km W of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien City
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin
32
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
bull MI 47 Hualien aftershock 6km depth 1913 local time (1113 UTC) ~9km ENE of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien CityLargest aftershock in 6 amp frac12 hours
Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull ldquo3 days in Taiwan seismogram from Teipei M61 (yellow) M64(magenta) and many aftershocks (and foreshocks)rdquo(12)
References1 httpstwittercomALomaxNet
2 httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plot33
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Credit Twitter Feed Anthony Lomax ALomaxNet
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Rescue workers rushed Wednesday from a damaged hotel during one of many aftershocks CreditTyrone SiuReuters
References1 httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml2 httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Q 34
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Residents take shelter at a local stadium after an earthquake in Hualien Taiwan February 7 2018 Picture taken February 7 2018 CreditTyrone SiuReuters
More than 800 people sought refuge in shelters overnight many too scared to stay in their homes as aftershocks stirred panic (2)
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Twitter feeds
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin 35
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
36
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Links to key media articles discussing Aftershocks
Referencesbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletinbull httpstwittercomALomaxNetbull httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-
03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plotbull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Qbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377
Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Paolo ZimmaroXin Ma
Manny Hakhamaneshi37
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) Hotel
Seismically-induced settlements
Significant tilt
Building located next to a river (protected by levees)
Likely founded on alluvial deposits
Speculation of liquefaction and lateral spreading
Potential area for physical reconnaissance
Research surface evidence of liquefaction during VERT long-term response
References google earth pro nytcom (New York Times) 38
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) HotelSeismically-induced settlements
Significant tiltBuilding located next to a river (protected by levees)Likely founded on alluvial depositsLiquefaction Surface evidencesCrack on road way away from building
Lateral displacementFounded on top of older water irrigation systems which was filled for the construction
References1cnacomtw 2httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htm3httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96 39
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Figure Left Damage location in relation to Mellun Fault
bull Possible reconnaissance location along fault line
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 40
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Rockfall has been observed in Su-Hau Highway and Hualien Bridge
bull The course of the Li Wu river is the alignment of the Central Cross Island Highway the most important road linking the east and west coasts of Taiwan The west end of this road was profoundly damaged during the 1999 Chi Chi Earthquake This area is very prone to Landslide and Rockfall The one image available today on the right shows multiple small detachments This area can be a good site for potential future reconnaissance efforts Considerable effort has been put to make this road more resilient to rockfall If this indeed is the case then it will serve as a major triumph for engineers
41
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Central Cross Island Highway - Toroko Gorge
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Taiwan Railroad Hualien Stationbull Crack on the platform what is the causebull Underground water pipe broke causing floodingbull Broken Railtrack
References1httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews23348412httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html 42
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull Marshal Hotelbull Crack observed on roadbull Potential for Liquefaction shall be studied
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Topic Curator 1 Name Curator 1 email Curator 2 Name Curator 2 email Curator 3 Name Curator 3 email
Schools David Yoo dyoolpainccom Gabby Haro agharoespeeduec
Buildings Erica Fischer ericafischeroregonstateedu
Vishal Joshi vishaljoshi4ugmailcom David Yoo dyoolpainccom
HospitalsEmergency Response
Angel Perez-Irizarry angelperezwiscedu Mikael Gartner mgartnerstructuralyahoocom
Social Media Response
Xin Ma xinmawspcom Erica Fischer ericafischeroregonstateedu
Mikael Gartner mgartnerstructuralyahoocom
Lifelines Ji Su Lee ji-suleearupcom Nicole Paul nicolepaularupcom
Aftershocks Dominga Sanchez sanched2oregonstateedu
Eytan Fiszman eytanfiszmangmailcom
Geotechnical structuresissues
Manny Hakhamaneshi mannyhakhamaneshiamecfwcom
Xin Ma xinmawspcom Paolo Zimmaro pzimmarouclaedu
Roads and Bridges
Manny Hakhamaneshi mannyhakhamaneshiamecfwcom
Xin Ma xinmawspcom Tona Rodriguez-Nikl trodrig7calstatelaedu
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
VERT Member Assignments
3
Topic 1 Schools VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeDavid Yoo
Ana Gabriela Haro
4
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Schools are closed today in Taiwan
bull Earthquake damaged 53 schools at an estimated cost of more than NT $15 million (US $512470)
bull 23 of 53 schools are located in Hualien County
bull Hualien Countyrsquos Mingyi Elementary School suffered most severe damage
bull Reportedly seen nonstructural damages (ie torn water pipe broken tiles jammed door etc)
bull K-12 schools in Taiwan are on winter break until February 20th
bull Disaster Risk Reduction Project was introduced in February 2016 The goal was to repair or rebuild school buildings in Hualien County (Funded by Tzu Chi Foundation)
bull 6 schools listed in the article are Yuli Junior High School Guo-Feng Junior High School Huaren Junior High Chung Yuan Elementary Jia-Min Elementary and Ming Yih Elementary
bull The extent of repair or rebuild is unknown in the article however it would be something worth investigating further
References httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070010aspx httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewstaiwanarchives201802082003687294 For the disaster reduction projects see links on slide 7
5
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 1 Schools
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Estimated losses by the Ministry of Educationbull Hualien Countyrsquos Beichang Elementary School $3 million in NTD ($102870 USD) (ldquofissured pillars and deep cracks in
the buildingrsquos expansion jointsrdquo)bull Hualien Countyrsquos schools are estimated at $13 million in NTD ($445770 USD)bull The Ministry of Education estimated a total loss of $15 million in NTD Therefore majority of the damage is in Hualien
County schools
bull Schools as shelters
ldquoAbout 800 people went to bed in shelters on Wednesday nearly 500 at the Hualien Gymnasium and more than 300 at the Chunghwa Primary Schoolrdquo
References httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml
6
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 1 Schools
7
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 1 Schools
Links to key media articles discussing Schools
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070010aspxbull httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewstaiwanarchives201802082003687294
bull httptwtzuchiorgenindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=13633Aground-breaking-of-disaster-risk-reduction-project-for-six-schools-ampcatid=1233Aproject-hope-disaster-risk-reduction-ampItemid=366amplang=en
bull httptwtzuchiorgenindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=13303Atzu-chi-rebuilds-schools-and-communities-to-mitigate-disaster-risk-ampcatid=1233Aproject-hope-disaster-risk-reduction-ampItemid=366amplang=en
bull Tzu Chi Foundation (Funded the Disaster Risk Reduction Program)
Topic 2 Buildings VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Erica C FischerVishal JoshiDavid Yoo
8
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Four mid-rise buildings in Hualien severely damaged
1 Yun Men Tsui Ti (雲門翠堤) building123
bull 12-story apartment building
bull Rescue efforts suspended because building moving
bull People still trapped inside
bull Bottom three floors crushed
bull 40 trapped (potentially still)
bull Part of the Yun Men Tsui Ti complex
References1httpwwwibtimescouktaiwan-earthquake-photos-firefighters-rescue-people-buildings-leaning-precarious-angles-16593992httpswwwusatodaycomstorynewsnation20180207taiwan-earthquake-death-toll-rises-buildings-collapse314440002utm_source=feedblitzamputm_medium=FeedBlitzRssamputm_campaign=usatoday-newstopstories3httpswwwtheguardiancomworldvideo2018feb07taiwan-earthquake-leaves-tall-building-on-dangerous-lean-videoutm_source=feedburneramputm_medium=twitteramputm_campaign=Feed3A+co2FwCIn+28World+news+and+comment+from+the+Guardian+7C+guardiancouk29
9
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
BEFORE
AFTER
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Four mid-rise buildings in Hualien severely damaged
2 Yun Men Tsui Ti commercial and residential complex1
- Reported to be constructed in 1999
3 Two partially collapsed buildings on Guosheng Street in Hualien1
- National Shengliu Street No 41 (about 10F) residential tilt2
- Ground floor collapsed2
References1httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives201802082003687283 10
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
3 Guosheng 6th Street buildings
A Platinum Twin Star (白金雙星) Building on Guosheng 6th Street
- Reinforced concrete- 7 storied building (US = 8 storied)- Approximately 65rsquo x 145rsquo
References- httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358134- httpstwappledailycomnewrealtime201802081294492 11
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
BEFORE
AFTER
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
3 Guosheng 6th Street buildings
B Wu-ju-wu-shu (吾居吾宿) Building on Guosheng 6th Street
- Reinforced concrete- 8 storied building (US = 9 storied)
3 Additional stories visible- Approximately 30rsquo x 55rsquo
References- httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358134- httpnewsltncomtwnewssocietybreakingnews2335359 12
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
BEFORE
AFTER
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
4 Marshal Grand Hotel (統帥大飯店) - 10 Storey 270 Room123
bull Bottom two stories crushed due to earthquake
bull 29 trapped in building due to collapse of the bottom stories (softweak story mechanism)
bull Opened in 19774
References1httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429669162httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780603httpsnewsdetikcomfoto-newsd-3853915foto-bangunan-rusak-dan-miring-setelah-gempa-64-sr-guncang-taiwan2share_top4httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 13
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
Before the earthquake
After the earthquake
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Prosecutorrsquos office obtaining building drawings for collapsed and partially collapsed buildings to look into negligence1
bull Buildings built before 1999 are based on an old seismic design specification2
bull The government promotes earthquake-resistant reinforcement of old private buildings but there has been stagnation because2
bull The public cannot agree
bull Seismic mitigation is more than demolish and rebuild it includes seismic retrofit and strengthening
bull It is not easy to reach a consensus on demolition and reconstruction or comprehensive reinforcement
bull It is recommended to carry out initial stage reinforcement to rule out the weak bottom damage mechanism
References1httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives2018020820036872832httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 14
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
15
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
Links to key media articles discussing Buildings
bull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlsmid=tw-nytimesampsmtyp=cur
bull httpswwwtheguardiancomworldvideo2018feb07taiwan-earthquake-leaves-tall-building-on-dangerous-lean-videoutm_source=feedburneramputm_medium=twitteramputm_campaign=Feed3A+co2FwCIn+28World+news+and+comment+from+the+Guardian+7C+guardiancouk29
bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42966916
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358134
bull httpwwwepochtimescomgb1826n10120006htm
Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Aacutengel Peacuterez-IrizarryMikael Gartner
16
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
VICTIMS
bull The latest statistics from the Central Emergency Operation Center (CEOC) confirm 9 dead 25 missing and 269 injured Furthermore 30 foreigners reported injured 196 rescued from Yun Men Tsui Ti Building and 3 other buildings
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
bull USAR efforts ongoing at 4 collapse site Yun Men Tsui Ti (雲門翠堤) building Marshal Hotel (統帥大飯店) and 2 others in Hualien
bull ~420 search-and-rescue (SAR) personnel 20 SAR dogs from more than 17 counties and cities were involved in the rescue operations 750 police and firefighters and teams of excavators
bull The Ministry of National Defense established temporary command headquarters in Hualien City to coordinate SAR efforts being carried out by the ROC armed forces National Airborne Services Corps and National Fire and Police agencies This involves 661 military personnel 13 air crews 595 firefighters and 522 police according to the CEOC
17
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
bull Rescue and recovery efforts are taking place in three stages bull First - providing medical care and shelter for those affected while searching
for the missingbull Second - restoring key utilities and infrastructure such as power gas and
water linesbull Third - inspecting roads and bridges to assess safety and minimize further
damage
bull US$102 million in funding is to be made immediately available to the local government for emergency housing programs
18
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
NATIONAL USAR CHALLENGES
bull Several Tilting Buildings Yun Men Tsui Ti Building Challenged USAR Teams Steel supports to prop listing building started sliding Use of ladders lowhigh angle rescues and cranes
bull Rain cold wave and night operations hampering rescue efforts (RainCold may also impact victim survivability)
NGO Response
bull Taiwan Red Crossrsquos fourth rescue team (27 volunteers) mobilized to provide temporary shelter at Hualien Arena and Chung Hua Elementary school The relief team of Taichung branch (45 volunteers) has arrived
bull Red Cross Disaster Relief Team delivered thermal sensors optical detectors and other rescue equipment to rescue
INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE
bull Taiwan rejected the aid offered by China for the rescue efforts
bull Singapore indicated it ldquostands readyrdquo to provide assistance
bull UN OCHA has not activated Virtual OSOCC discussion of event as ldquoBreaking Emergencyrdquo for International USAR teams to communicate and coordinate
19
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
HOSPITALS HEALTH EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE
bull Sources mention a damaged and tilting military hospital
bull The Ministry of Health and Welfare will coordinate medical resources and arrangements are in place with the county government for temporary accommodation
bull Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital the Army 805 Hospital Mennonite Hospital Buli Hualien Hospital all started preparations for large number of injuries (3rd Handling Report of 0206 Earthquake Disaster)
SHELTERING amp WASH
bull Damaged Homes amp Concerned Residents - temporary shelters being provided
bull 800 people went to bed in shelters on Wednesday nearly 500 at the Hualien Gymnasium and more than 300 at the Chunghwa Primary School Sheltering at a Newly Built Baseball Stadium
bull 31000 households without water according to National Emergency Management Office
WATERGASPOWER Emergency Response
bull Officials checking quake-hit areas for damage to water and gas pipes and power lines to prevent the occurrence of secondary disasters
20
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
21
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Links to key media articles discussing Hospitals Emergency Response
bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42966916
bull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-idUSKBN1FR08I
bull httpswwwexpresscouknewsworld915511taiwan-earthquake-damage-two-dead-150-missing-hospital-Taipei-Hualian-ring-of-fire
bull httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives201802082003687282
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358340
bull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml
bull httpabcnewsgocomInternationalrescuers-scramble-find-dozens-people-trapped-earthquake-killsstoryid=52901523
bull httpswwwcbsnewscomnewstaiwan-earthquake-today-hualien-city-live-updates-2018-02-06
bull httpwwwredcrossorgtwenglishindexjsp
bull httpswwwwashingtonpostcomworldasia_pacificstrong-earthquake-rattles-east-coast-of-taiwan20180206d63afbd2-0b62-11e8-998c-96deb18cca19_storyhtmlutm_term=49e698f2b2ec
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358630
bull httpswwwchannelnewsasiacomnewssingaporetaiwan-earthquake-hualien-no-singaporeans-injured-9936858
bull httpsenglisheygovtwNews_Content2aspxn=8262ED7A25916ABFampsms=DD07AA2ECD4290A6amps=75B6D5CAE2316449
bull httpstaiwantodaytwnewsphpunit=15amppost=129165
bull httpstaiwantodaytwnewsphpunit=2amppost=129218
bull httpwwwemicgovtwengindexphpcode=listampids=73
Topic 4 Social Media Response
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Xin MaErica C FischerMikael Gartner
22
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Number of times taiwanearthquake occurred on twitter over time (time is in PST)
Data from wwwhashtagsorg and is based off of a sample of 1 of twitter users
References Reference 1 Reference 2 Reference 3
23
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Referenceshttpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ 24
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References Reference 1 httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ Reference 2 httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999 25
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response Facebook Page of the National Fire Agency Ministry of Interior
Update of Rescue Effort As of Feb7 2018 at 2200 Taiwan TimeDeath and Missing 7 dead 260 injured 67 missing
Evacuated 830 evacuated 560 sheltered
Utilities Electricity 2008 households lost 1822 households repaired 186 households awaiting order from officialsHydro 40000 households lost 8442 households repaired 31558 households waitingCity Cable 0 casesBase Station 70 damaged 54 repaired 16 repair by Feb 9th
Gas 0 cases
Building Damages Emergency Evaluation 4 red tag 0 yellow tag
Transportation National Highway 0 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureProvincial Highway 0 disruption 3 emergency rehabilitation 1 closureCounty Roads 2 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureTaiwan High Speed Rail Normal OperationTaiwan Railroad Normal Operation Disruption in Hualian Port branch (Cargo transport)Seaair transport Normal
School Damages 132 schools 65230000 TWB (2200000 USD) Farm Land lost 0
Response Personnel
Army 661 head countPoliceFire Department 1085 head count 20 rescue dogs 295 vehicles 80 air vehicles
26
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Links to key media articles discussing Social Media Response
bull httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ
bull httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999
Topic 5 Lifelines VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeJi Su Lee
Nicole Paul
27
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Roads showed large cracksbuckled hindering traffic flow
bull National Fire Agency said 40000 people were without water (Hualien has a population of 350000)
bull Water supply was restored to almost 5000 homes by noon the day of the earthquake
bull Shoufeng Yanliao area of Shoufeng also suffered a pipeline rupture (affecting ~100 households)
bull Taishui Company (water supplier) is setting up water storage buckets for distribution
bull Reports showing 600-2000 people were left without powerbull Power was restored to almost 1700 homes by noon the day of the earthquakebull Many of the remaining power outages are located near buildings that have
collapsedbull Difficult to repairrestore as priority is given to recovery efforts at fallen
buildings
28
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquake
httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
29
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
Links to key media articles discussing Hualien
bull httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquakebull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-
idUSKBN1FR08Ibull httpswwwcnncom20180207asiataiwan-earthquake-hualien-intlindexhtmlbull httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
Topic 6 Aftershocks VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeDominga Sanchez
Eytan Fiszman
30
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Series of strong aftershocks followed 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan(13)
bull The USGS records show that at least 14 aftershocks (above 41 magnitude) followed the 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan which interrupted search rescues(1)
bull This includes a 54 magnitude 15 km depth on Feb 6 at 191528 (UTC) and 57 magnitude 19 km depth on Feb 7 at 152131 (UTC) (1 2)
References1 httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtml2 httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmap3 httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377 31
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull MI 44 Hualien aftershock 8km depth 0502 local time (21102 UTC) ~4km W of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien City
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin
32
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
bull MI 47 Hualien aftershock 6km depth 1913 local time (1113 UTC) ~9km ENE of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien CityLargest aftershock in 6 amp frac12 hours
Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull ldquo3 days in Taiwan seismogram from Teipei M61 (yellow) M64(magenta) and many aftershocks (and foreshocks)rdquo(12)
References1 httpstwittercomALomaxNet
2 httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plot33
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Credit Twitter Feed Anthony Lomax ALomaxNet
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Rescue workers rushed Wednesday from a damaged hotel during one of many aftershocks CreditTyrone SiuReuters
References1 httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml2 httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Q 34
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Residents take shelter at a local stadium after an earthquake in Hualien Taiwan February 7 2018 Picture taken February 7 2018 CreditTyrone SiuReuters
More than 800 people sought refuge in shelters overnight many too scared to stay in their homes as aftershocks stirred panic (2)
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Twitter feeds
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin 35
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
36
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Links to key media articles discussing Aftershocks
Referencesbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletinbull httpstwittercomALomaxNetbull httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-
03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plotbull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Qbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377
Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Paolo ZimmaroXin Ma
Manny Hakhamaneshi37
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) Hotel
Seismically-induced settlements
Significant tilt
Building located next to a river (protected by levees)
Likely founded on alluvial deposits
Speculation of liquefaction and lateral spreading
Potential area for physical reconnaissance
Research surface evidence of liquefaction during VERT long-term response
References google earth pro nytcom (New York Times) 38
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) HotelSeismically-induced settlements
Significant tiltBuilding located next to a river (protected by levees)Likely founded on alluvial depositsLiquefaction Surface evidencesCrack on road way away from building
Lateral displacementFounded on top of older water irrigation systems which was filled for the construction
References1cnacomtw 2httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htm3httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96 39
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Figure Left Damage location in relation to Mellun Fault
bull Possible reconnaissance location along fault line
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 40
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Rockfall has been observed in Su-Hau Highway and Hualien Bridge
bull The course of the Li Wu river is the alignment of the Central Cross Island Highway the most important road linking the east and west coasts of Taiwan The west end of this road was profoundly damaged during the 1999 Chi Chi Earthquake This area is very prone to Landslide and Rockfall The one image available today on the right shows multiple small detachments This area can be a good site for potential future reconnaissance efforts Considerable effort has been put to make this road more resilient to rockfall If this indeed is the case then it will serve as a major triumph for engineers
41
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Central Cross Island Highway - Toroko Gorge
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Taiwan Railroad Hualien Stationbull Crack on the platform what is the causebull Underground water pipe broke causing floodingbull Broken Railtrack
References1httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews23348412httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html 42
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull Marshal Hotelbull Crack observed on roadbull Potential for Liquefaction shall be studied
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Topic 1 Schools VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeDavid Yoo
Ana Gabriela Haro
4
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Schools are closed today in Taiwan
bull Earthquake damaged 53 schools at an estimated cost of more than NT $15 million (US $512470)
bull 23 of 53 schools are located in Hualien County
bull Hualien Countyrsquos Mingyi Elementary School suffered most severe damage
bull Reportedly seen nonstructural damages (ie torn water pipe broken tiles jammed door etc)
bull K-12 schools in Taiwan are on winter break until February 20th
bull Disaster Risk Reduction Project was introduced in February 2016 The goal was to repair or rebuild school buildings in Hualien County (Funded by Tzu Chi Foundation)
bull 6 schools listed in the article are Yuli Junior High School Guo-Feng Junior High School Huaren Junior High Chung Yuan Elementary Jia-Min Elementary and Ming Yih Elementary
bull The extent of repair or rebuild is unknown in the article however it would be something worth investigating further
References httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070010aspx httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewstaiwanarchives201802082003687294 For the disaster reduction projects see links on slide 7
5
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 1 Schools
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Estimated losses by the Ministry of Educationbull Hualien Countyrsquos Beichang Elementary School $3 million in NTD ($102870 USD) (ldquofissured pillars and deep cracks in
the buildingrsquos expansion jointsrdquo)bull Hualien Countyrsquos schools are estimated at $13 million in NTD ($445770 USD)bull The Ministry of Education estimated a total loss of $15 million in NTD Therefore majority of the damage is in Hualien
County schools
bull Schools as shelters
ldquoAbout 800 people went to bed in shelters on Wednesday nearly 500 at the Hualien Gymnasium and more than 300 at the Chunghwa Primary Schoolrdquo
References httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml
6
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 1 Schools
7
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 1 Schools
Links to key media articles discussing Schools
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070010aspxbull httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewstaiwanarchives201802082003687294
bull httptwtzuchiorgenindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=13633Aground-breaking-of-disaster-risk-reduction-project-for-six-schools-ampcatid=1233Aproject-hope-disaster-risk-reduction-ampItemid=366amplang=en
bull httptwtzuchiorgenindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=13303Atzu-chi-rebuilds-schools-and-communities-to-mitigate-disaster-risk-ampcatid=1233Aproject-hope-disaster-risk-reduction-ampItemid=366amplang=en
bull Tzu Chi Foundation (Funded the Disaster Risk Reduction Program)
Topic 2 Buildings VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Erica C FischerVishal JoshiDavid Yoo
8
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Four mid-rise buildings in Hualien severely damaged
1 Yun Men Tsui Ti (雲門翠堤) building123
bull 12-story apartment building
bull Rescue efforts suspended because building moving
bull People still trapped inside
bull Bottom three floors crushed
bull 40 trapped (potentially still)
bull Part of the Yun Men Tsui Ti complex
References1httpwwwibtimescouktaiwan-earthquake-photos-firefighters-rescue-people-buildings-leaning-precarious-angles-16593992httpswwwusatodaycomstorynewsnation20180207taiwan-earthquake-death-toll-rises-buildings-collapse314440002utm_source=feedblitzamputm_medium=FeedBlitzRssamputm_campaign=usatoday-newstopstories3httpswwwtheguardiancomworldvideo2018feb07taiwan-earthquake-leaves-tall-building-on-dangerous-lean-videoutm_source=feedburneramputm_medium=twitteramputm_campaign=Feed3A+co2FwCIn+28World+news+and+comment+from+the+Guardian+7C+guardiancouk29
9
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
BEFORE
AFTER
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Four mid-rise buildings in Hualien severely damaged
2 Yun Men Tsui Ti commercial and residential complex1
- Reported to be constructed in 1999
3 Two partially collapsed buildings on Guosheng Street in Hualien1
- National Shengliu Street No 41 (about 10F) residential tilt2
- Ground floor collapsed2
References1httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives201802082003687283 10
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
3 Guosheng 6th Street buildings
A Platinum Twin Star (白金雙星) Building on Guosheng 6th Street
- Reinforced concrete- 7 storied building (US = 8 storied)- Approximately 65rsquo x 145rsquo
References- httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358134- httpstwappledailycomnewrealtime201802081294492 11
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
BEFORE
AFTER
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
3 Guosheng 6th Street buildings
B Wu-ju-wu-shu (吾居吾宿) Building on Guosheng 6th Street
- Reinforced concrete- 8 storied building (US = 9 storied)
3 Additional stories visible- Approximately 30rsquo x 55rsquo
References- httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358134- httpnewsltncomtwnewssocietybreakingnews2335359 12
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
BEFORE
AFTER
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
4 Marshal Grand Hotel (統帥大飯店) - 10 Storey 270 Room123
bull Bottom two stories crushed due to earthquake
bull 29 trapped in building due to collapse of the bottom stories (softweak story mechanism)
bull Opened in 19774
References1httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429669162httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780603httpsnewsdetikcomfoto-newsd-3853915foto-bangunan-rusak-dan-miring-setelah-gempa-64-sr-guncang-taiwan2share_top4httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 13
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
Before the earthquake
After the earthquake
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Prosecutorrsquos office obtaining building drawings for collapsed and partially collapsed buildings to look into negligence1
bull Buildings built before 1999 are based on an old seismic design specification2
bull The government promotes earthquake-resistant reinforcement of old private buildings but there has been stagnation because2
bull The public cannot agree
bull Seismic mitigation is more than demolish and rebuild it includes seismic retrofit and strengthening
bull It is not easy to reach a consensus on demolition and reconstruction or comprehensive reinforcement
bull It is recommended to carry out initial stage reinforcement to rule out the weak bottom damage mechanism
References1httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives2018020820036872832httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 14
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
15
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
Links to key media articles discussing Buildings
bull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlsmid=tw-nytimesampsmtyp=cur
bull httpswwwtheguardiancomworldvideo2018feb07taiwan-earthquake-leaves-tall-building-on-dangerous-lean-videoutm_source=feedburneramputm_medium=twitteramputm_campaign=Feed3A+co2FwCIn+28World+news+and+comment+from+the+Guardian+7C+guardiancouk29
bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42966916
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358134
bull httpwwwepochtimescomgb1826n10120006htm
Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Aacutengel Peacuterez-IrizarryMikael Gartner
16
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
VICTIMS
bull The latest statistics from the Central Emergency Operation Center (CEOC) confirm 9 dead 25 missing and 269 injured Furthermore 30 foreigners reported injured 196 rescued from Yun Men Tsui Ti Building and 3 other buildings
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
bull USAR efforts ongoing at 4 collapse site Yun Men Tsui Ti (雲門翠堤) building Marshal Hotel (統帥大飯店) and 2 others in Hualien
bull ~420 search-and-rescue (SAR) personnel 20 SAR dogs from more than 17 counties and cities were involved in the rescue operations 750 police and firefighters and teams of excavators
bull The Ministry of National Defense established temporary command headquarters in Hualien City to coordinate SAR efforts being carried out by the ROC armed forces National Airborne Services Corps and National Fire and Police agencies This involves 661 military personnel 13 air crews 595 firefighters and 522 police according to the CEOC
17
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
bull Rescue and recovery efforts are taking place in three stages bull First - providing medical care and shelter for those affected while searching
for the missingbull Second - restoring key utilities and infrastructure such as power gas and
water linesbull Third - inspecting roads and bridges to assess safety and minimize further
damage
bull US$102 million in funding is to be made immediately available to the local government for emergency housing programs
18
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
NATIONAL USAR CHALLENGES
bull Several Tilting Buildings Yun Men Tsui Ti Building Challenged USAR Teams Steel supports to prop listing building started sliding Use of ladders lowhigh angle rescues and cranes
bull Rain cold wave and night operations hampering rescue efforts (RainCold may also impact victim survivability)
NGO Response
bull Taiwan Red Crossrsquos fourth rescue team (27 volunteers) mobilized to provide temporary shelter at Hualien Arena and Chung Hua Elementary school The relief team of Taichung branch (45 volunteers) has arrived
bull Red Cross Disaster Relief Team delivered thermal sensors optical detectors and other rescue equipment to rescue
INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE
bull Taiwan rejected the aid offered by China for the rescue efforts
bull Singapore indicated it ldquostands readyrdquo to provide assistance
bull UN OCHA has not activated Virtual OSOCC discussion of event as ldquoBreaking Emergencyrdquo for International USAR teams to communicate and coordinate
19
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
HOSPITALS HEALTH EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE
bull Sources mention a damaged and tilting military hospital
bull The Ministry of Health and Welfare will coordinate medical resources and arrangements are in place with the county government for temporary accommodation
bull Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital the Army 805 Hospital Mennonite Hospital Buli Hualien Hospital all started preparations for large number of injuries (3rd Handling Report of 0206 Earthquake Disaster)
SHELTERING amp WASH
bull Damaged Homes amp Concerned Residents - temporary shelters being provided
bull 800 people went to bed in shelters on Wednesday nearly 500 at the Hualien Gymnasium and more than 300 at the Chunghwa Primary School Sheltering at a Newly Built Baseball Stadium
bull 31000 households without water according to National Emergency Management Office
WATERGASPOWER Emergency Response
bull Officials checking quake-hit areas for damage to water and gas pipes and power lines to prevent the occurrence of secondary disasters
20
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
21
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Links to key media articles discussing Hospitals Emergency Response
bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42966916
bull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-idUSKBN1FR08I
bull httpswwwexpresscouknewsworld915511taiwan-earthquake-damage-two-dead-150-missing-hospital-Taipei-Hualian-ring-of-fire
bull httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives201802082003687282
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358340
bull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml
bull httpabcnewsgocomInternationalrescuers-scramble-find-dozens-people-trapped-earthquake-killsstoryid=52901523
bull httpswwwcbsnewscomnewstaiwan-earthquake-today-hualien-city-live-updates-2018-02-06
bull httpwwwredcrossorgtwenglishindexjsp
bull httpswwwwashingtonpostcomworldasia_pacificstrong-earthquake-rattles-east-coast-of-taiwan20180206d63afbd2-0b62-11e8-998c-96deb18cca19_storyhtmlutm_term=49e698f2b2ec
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358630
bull httpswwwchannelnewsasiacomnewssingaporetaiwan-earthquake-hualien-no-singaporeans-injured-9936858
bull httpsenglisheygovtwNews_Content2aspxn=8262ED7A25916ABFampsms=DD07AA2ECD4290A6amps=75B6D5CAE2316449
bull httpstaiwantodaytwnewsphpunit=15amppost=129165
bull httpstaiwantodaytwnewsphpunit=2amppost=129218
bull httpwwwemicgovtwengindexphpcode=listampids=73
Topic 4 Social Media Response
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Xin MaErica C FischerMikael Gartner
22
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Number of times taiwanearthquake occurred on twitter over time (time is in PST)
Data from wwwhashtagsorg and is based off of a sample of 1 of twitter users
References Reference 1 Reference 2 Reference 3
23
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Referenceshttpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ 24
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References Reference 1 httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ Reference 2 httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999 25
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response Facebook Page of the National Fire Agency Ministry of Interior
Update of Rescue Effort As of Feb7 2018 at 2200 Taiwan TimeDeath and Missing 7 dead 260 injured 67 missing
Evacuated 830 evacuated 560 sheltered
Utilities Electricity 2008 households lost 1822 households repaired 186 households awaiting order from officialsHydro 40000 households lost 8442 households repaired 31558 households waitingCity Cable 0 casesBase Station 70 damaged 54 repaired 16 repair by Feb 9th
Gas 0 cases
Building Damages Emergency Evaluation 4 red tag 0 yellow tag
Transportation National Highway 0 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureProvincial Highway 0 disruption 3 emergency rehabilitation 1 closureCounty Roads 2 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureTaiwan High Speed Rail Normal OperationTaiwan Railroad Normal Operation Disruption in Hualian Port branch (Cargo transport)Seaair transport Normal
School Damages 132 schools 65230000 TWB (2200000 USD) Farm Land lost 0
Response Personnel
Army 661 head countPoliceFire Department 1085 head count 20 rescue dogs 295 vehicles 80 air vehicles
26
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Links to key media articles discussing Social Media Response
bull httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ
bull httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999
Topic 5 Lifelines VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeJi Su Lee
Nicole Paul
27
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Roads showed large cracksbuckled hindering traffic flow
bull National Fire Agency said 40000 people were without water (Hualien has a population of 350000)
bull Water supply was restored to almost 5000 homes by noon the day of the earthquake
bull Shoufeng Yanliao area of Shoufeng also suffered a pipeline rupture (affecting ~100 households)
bull Taishui Company (water supplier) is setting up water storage buckets for distribution
bull Reports showing 600-2000 people were left without powerbull Power was restored to almost 1700 homes by noon the day of the earthquakebull Many of the remaining power outages are located near buildings that have
collapsedbull Difficult to repairrestore as priority is given to recovery efforts at fallen
buildings
28
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquake
httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
29
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
Links to key media articles discussing Hualien
bull httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquakebull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-
idUSKBN1FR08Ibull httpswwwcnncom20180207asiataiwan-earthquake-hualien-intlindexhtmlbull httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
Topic 6 Aftershocks VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeDominga Sanchez
Eytan Fiszman
30
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Series of strong aftershocks followed 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan(13)
bull The USGS records show that at least 14 aftershocks (above 41 magnitude) followed the 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan which interrupted search rescues(1)
bull This includes a 54 magnitude 15 km depth on Feb 6 at 191528 (UTC) and 57 magnitude 19 km depth on Feb 7 at 152131 (UTC) (1 2)
References1 httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtml2 httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmap3 httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377 31
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull MI 44 Hualien aftershock 8km depth 0502 local time (21102 UTC) ~4km W of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien City
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin
32
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
bull MI 47 Hualien aftershock 6km depth 1913 local time (1113 UTC) ~9km ENE of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien CityLargest aftershock in 6 amp frac12 hours
Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull ldquo3 days in Taiwan seismogram from Teipei M61 (yellow) M64(magenta) and many aftershocks (and foreshocks)rdquo(12)
References1 httpstwittercomALomaxNet
2 httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plot33
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Credit Twitter Feed Anthony Lomax ALomaxNet
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Rescue workers rushed Wednesday from a damaged hotel during one of many aftershocks CreditTyrone SiuReuters
References1 httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml2 httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Q 34
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Residents take shelter at a local stadium after an earthquake in Hualien Taiwan February 7 2018 Picture taken February 7 2018 CreditTyrone SiuReuters
More than 800 people sought refuge in shelters overnight many too scared to stay in their homes as aftershocks stirred panic (2)
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Twitter feeds
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin 35
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
36
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Links to key media articles discussing Aftershocks
Referencesbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletinbull httpstwittercomALomaxNetbull httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-
03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plotbull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Qbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377
Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Paolo ZimmaroXin Ma
Manny Hakhamaneshi37
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) Hotel
Seismically-induced settlements
Significant tilt
Building located next to a river (protected by levees)
Likely founded on alluvial deposits
Speculation of liquefaction and lateral spreading
Potential area for physical reconnaissance
Research surface evidence of liquefaction during VERT long-term response
References google earth pro nytcom (New York Times) 38
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) HotelSeismically-induced settlements
Significant tiltBuilding located next to a river (protected by levees)Likely founded on alluvial depositsLiquefaction Surface evidencesCrack on road way away from building
Lateral displacementFounded on top of older water irrigation systems which was filled for the construction
References1cnacomtw 2httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htm3httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96 39
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Figure Left Damage location in relation to Mellun Fault
bull Possible reconnaissance location along fault line
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 40
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Rockfall has been observed in Su-Hau Highway and Hualien Bridge
bull The course of the Li Wu river is the alignment of the Central Cross Island Highway the most important road linking the east and west coasts of Taiwan The west end of this road was profoundly damaged during the 1999 Chi Chi Earthquake This area is very prone to Landslide and Rockfall The one image available today on the right shows multiple small detachments This area can be a good site for potential future reconnaissance efforts Considerable effort has been put to make this road more resilient to rockfall If this indeed is the case then it will serve as a major triumph for engineers
41
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Central Cross Island Highway - Toroko Gorge
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Taiwan Railroad Hualien Stationbull Crack on the platform what is the causebull Underground water pipe broke causing floodingbull Broken Railtrack
References1httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews23348412httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html 42
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull Marshal Hotelbull Crack observed on roadbull Potential for Liquefaction shall be studied
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Schools are closed today in Taiwan
bull Earthquake damaged 53 schools at an estimated cost of more than NT $15 million (US $512470)
bull 23 of 53 schools are located in Hualien County
bull Hualien Countyrsquos Mingyi Elementary School suffered most severe damage
bull Reportedly seen nonstructural damages (ie torn water pipe broken tiles jammed door etc)
bull K-12 schools in Taiwan are on winter break until February 20th
bull Disaster Risk Reduction Project was introduced in February 2016 The goal was to repair or rebuild school buildings in Hualien County (Funded by Tzu Chi Foundation)
bull 6 schools listed in the article are Yuli Junior High School Guo-Feng Junior High School Huaren Junior High Chung Yuan Elementary Jia-Min Elementary and Ming Yih Elementary
bull The extent of repair or rebuild is unknown in the article however it would be something worth investigating further
References httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070010aspx httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewstaiwanarchives201802082003687294 For the disaster reduction projects see links on slide 7
5
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 1 Schools
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Estimated losses by the Ministry of Educationbull Hualien Countyrsquos Beichang Elementary School $3 million in NTD ($102870 USD) (ldquofissured pillars and deep cracks in
the buildingrsquos expansion jointsrdquo)bull Hualien Countyrsquos schools are estimated at $13 million in NTD ($445770 USD)bull The Ministry of Education estimated a total loss of $15 million in NTD Therefore majority of the damage is in Hualien
County schools
bull Schools as shelters
ldquoAbout 800 people went to bed in shelters on Wednesday nearly 500 at the Hualien Gymnasium and more than 300 at the Chunghwa Primary Schoolrdquo
References httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml
6
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 1 Schools
7
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 1 Schools
Links to key media articles discussing Schools
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070010aspxbull httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewstaiwanarchives201802082003687294
bull httptwtzuchiorgenindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=13633Aground-breaking-of-disaster-risk-reduction-project-for-six-schools-ampcatid=1233Aproject-hope-disaster-risk-reduction-ampItemid=366amplang=en
bull httptwtzuchiorgenindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=13303Atzu-chi-rebuilds-schools-and-communities-to-mitigate-disaster-risk-ampcatid=1233Aproject-hope-disaster-risk-reduction-ampItemid=366amplang=en
bull Tzu Chi Foundation (Funded the Disaster Risk Reduction Program)
Topic 2 Buildings VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Erica C FischerVishal JoshiDavid Yoo
8
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Four mid-rise buildings in Hualien severely damaged
1 Yun Men Tsui Ti (雲門翠堤) building123
bull 12-story apartment building
bull Rescue efforts suspended because building moving
bull People still trapped inside
bull Bottom three floors crushed
bull 40 trapped (potentially still)
bull Part of the Yun Men Tsui Ti complex
References1httpwwwibtimescouktaiwan-earthquake-photos-firefighters-rescue-people-buildings-leaning-precarious-angles-16593992httpswwwusatodaycomstorynewsnation20180207taiwan-earthquake-death-toll-rises-buildings-collapse314440002utm_source=feedblitzamputm_medium=FeedBlitzRssamputm_campaign=usatoday-newstopstories3httpswwwtheguardiancomworldvideo2018feb07taiwan-earthquake-leaves-tall-building-on-dangerous-lean-videoutm_source=feedburneramputm_medium=twitteramputm_campaign=Feed3A+co2FwCIn+28World+news+and+comment+from+the+Guardian+7C+guardiancouk29
9
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
BEFORE
AFTER
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Four mid-rise buildings in Hualien severely damaged
2 Yun Men Tsui Ti commercial and residential complex1
- Reported to be constructed in 1999
3 Two partially collapsed buildings on Guosheng Street in Hualien1
- National Shengliu Street No 41 (about 10F) residential tilt2
- Ground floor collapsed2
References1httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives201802082003687283 10
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
3 Guosheng 6th Street buildings
A Platinum Twin Star (白金雙星) Building on Guosheng 6th Street
- Reinforced concrete- 7 storied building (US = 8 storied)- Approximately 65rsquo x 145rsquo
References- httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358134- httpstwappledailycomnewrealtime201802081294492 11
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
BEFORE
AFTER
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
3 Guosheng 6th Street buildings
B Wu-ju-wu-shu (吾居吾宿) Building on Guosheng 6th Street
- Reinforced concrete- 8 storied building (US = 9 storied)
3 Additional stories visible- Approximately 30rsquo x 55rsquo
References- httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358134- httpnewsltncomtwnewssocietybreakingnews2335359 12
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
BEFORE
AFTER
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
4 Marshal Grand Hotel (統帥大飯店) - 10 Storey 270 Room123
bull Bottom two stories crushed due to earthquake
bull 29 trapped in building due to collapse of the bottom stories (softweak story mechanism)
bull Opened in 19774
References1httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429669162httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780603httpsnewsdetikcomfoto-newsd-3853915foto-bangunan-rusak-dan-miring-setelah-gempa-64-sr-guncang-taiwan2share_top4httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 13
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
Before the earthquake
After the earthquake
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Prosecutorrsquos office obtaining building drawings for collapsed and partially collapsed buildings to look into negligence1
bull Buildings built before 1999 are based on an old seismic design specification2
bull The government promotes earthquake-resistant reinforcement of old private buildings but there has been stagnation because2
bull The public cannot agree
bull Seismic mitigation is more than demolish and rebuild it includes seismic retrofit and strengthening
bull It is not easy to reach a consensus on demolition and reconstruction or comprehensive reinforcement
bull It is recommended to carry out initial stage reinforcement to rule out the weak bottom damage mechanism
References1httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives2018020820036872832httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 14
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
15
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
Links to key media articles discussing Buildings
bull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlsmid=tw-nytimesampsmtyp=cur
bull httpswwwtheguardiancomworldvideo2018feb07taiwan-earthquake-leaves-tall-building-on-dangerous-lean-videoutm_source=feedburneramputm_medium=twitteramputm_campaign=Feed3A+co2FwCIn+28World+news+and+comment+from+the+Guardian+7C+guardiancouk29
bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42966916
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358134
bull httpwwwepochtimescomgb1826n10120006htm
Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Aacutengel Peacuterez-IrizarryMikael Gartner
16
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
VICTIMS
bull The latest statistics from the Central Emergency Operation Center (CEOC) confirm 9 dead 25 missing and 269 injured Furthermore 30 foreigners reported injured 196 rescued from Yun Men Tsui Ti Building and 3 other buildings
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
bull USAR efforts ongoing at 4 collapse site Yun Men Tsui Ti (雲門翠堤) building Marshal Hotel (統帥大飯店) and 2 others in Hualien
bull ~420 search-and-rescue (SAR) personnel 20 SAR dogs from more than 17 counties and cities were involved in the rescue operations 750 police and firefighters and teams of excavators
bull The Ministry of National Defense established temporary command headquarters in Hualien City to coordinate SAR efforts being carried out by the ROC armed forces National Airborne Services Corps and National Fire and Police agencies This involves 661 military personnel 13 air crews 595 firefighters and 522 police according to the CEOC
17
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
bull Rescue and recovery efforts are taking place in three stages bull First - providing medical care and shelter for those affected while searching
for the missingbull Second - restoring key utilities and infrastructure such as power gas and
water linesbull Third - inspecting roads and bridges to assess safety and minimize further
damage
bull US$102 million in funding is to be made immediately available to the local government for emergency housing programs
18
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
NATIONAL USAR CHALLENGES
bull Several Tilting Buildings Yun Men Tsui Ti Building Challenged USAR Teams Steel supports to prop listing building started sliding Use of ladders lowhigh angle rescues and cranes
bull Rain cold wave and night operations hampering rescue efforts (RainCold may also impact victim survivability)
NGO Response
bull Taiwan Red Crossrsquos fourth rescue team (27 volunteers) mobilized to provide temporary shelter at Hualien Arena and Chung Hua Elementary school The relief team of Taichung branch (45 volunteers) has arrived
bull Red Cross Disaster Relief Team delivered thermal sensors optical detectors and other rescue equipment to rescue
INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE
bull Taiwan rejected the aid offered by China for the rescue efforts
bull Singapore indicated it ldquostands readyrdquo to provide assistance
bull UN OCHA has not activated Virtual OSOCC discussion of event as ldquoBreaking Emergencyrdquo for International USAR teams to communicate and coordinate
19
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
HOSPITALS HEALTH EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE
bull Sources mention a damaged and tilting military hospital
bull The Ministry of Health and Welfare will coordinate medical resources and arrangements are in place with the county government for temporary accommodation
bull Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital the Army 805 Hospital Mennonite Hospital Buli Hualien Hospital all started preparations for large number of injuries (3rd Handling Report of 0206 Earthquake Disaster)
SHELTERING amp WASH
bull Damaged Homes amp Concerned Residents - temporary shelters being provided
bull 800 people went to bed in shelters on Wednesday nearly 500 at the Hualien Gymnasium and more than 300 at the Chunghwa Primary School Sheltering at a Newly Built Baseball Stadium
bull 31000 households without water according to National Emergency Management Office
WATERGASPOWER Emergency Response
bull Officials checking quake-hit areas for damage to water and gas pipes and power lines to prevent the occurrence of secondary disasters
20
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
21
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Links to key media articles discussing Hospitals Emergency Response
bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42966916
bull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-idUSKBN1FR08I
bull httpswwwexpresscouknewsworld915511taiwan-earthquake-damage-two-dead-150-missing-hospital-Taipei-Hualian-ring-of-fire
bull httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives201802082003687282
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358340
bull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml
bull httpabcnewsgocomInternationalrescuers-scramble-find-dozens-people-trapped-earthquake-killsstoryid=52901523
bull httpswwwcbsnewscomnewstaiwan-earthquake-today-hualien-city-live-updates-2018-02-06
bull httpwwwredcrossorgtwenglishindexjsp
bull httpswwwwashingtonpostcomworldasia_pacificstrong-earthquake-rattles-east-coast-of-taiwan20180206d63afbd2-0b62-11e8-998c-96deb18cca19_storyhtmlutm_term=49e698f2b2ec
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358630
bull httpswwwchannelnewsasiacomnewssingaporetaiwan-earthquake-hualien-no-singaporeans-injured-9936858
bull httpsenglisheygovtwNews_Content2aspxn=8262ED7A25916ABFampsms=DD07AA2ECD4290A6amps=75B6D5CAE2316449
bull httpstaiwantodaytwnewsphpunit=15amppost=129165
bull httpstaiwantodaytwnewsphpunit=2amppost=129218
bull httpwwwemicgovtwengindexphpcode=listampids=73
Topic 4 Social Media Response
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Xin MaErica C FischerMikael Gartner
22
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Number of times taiwanearthquake occurred on twitter over time (time is in PST)
Data from wwwhashtagsorg and is based off of a sample of 1 of twitter users
References Reference 1 Reference 2 Reference 3
23
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Referenceshttpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ 24
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References Reference 1 httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ Reference 2 httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999 25
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response Facebook Page of the National Fire Agency Ministry of Interior
Update of Rescue Effort As of Feb7 2018 at 2200 Taiwan TimeDeath and Missing 7 dead 260 injured 67 missing
Evacuated 830 evacuated 560 sheltered
Utilities Electricity 2008 households lost 1822 households repaired 186 households awaiting order from officialsHydro 40000 households lost 8442 households repaired 31558 households waitingCity Cable 0 casesBase Station 70 damaged 54 repaired 16 repair by Feb 9th
Gas 0 cases
Building Damages Emergency Evaluation 4 red tag 0 yellow tag
Transportation National Highway 0 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureProvincial Highway 0 disruption 3 emergency rehabilitation 1 closureCounty Roads 2 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureTaiwan High Speed Rail Normal OperationTaiwan Railroad Normal Operation Disruption in Hualian Port branch (Cargo transport)Seaair transport Normal
School Damages 132 schools 65230000 TWB (2200000 USD) Farm Land lost 0
Response Personnel
Army 661 head countPoliceFire Department 1085 head count 20 rescue dogs 295 vehicles 80 air vehicles
26
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Links to key media articles discussing Social Media Response
bull httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ
bull httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999
Topic 5 Lifelines VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeJi Su Lee
Nicole Paul
27
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Roads showed large cracksbuckled hindering traffic flow
bull National Fire Agency said 40000 people were without water (Hualien has a population of 350000)
bull Water supply was restored to almost 5000 homes by noon the day of the earthquake
bull Shoufeng Yanliao area of Shoufeng also suffered a pipeline rupture (affecting ~100 households)
bull Taishui Company (water supplier) is setting up water storage buckets for distribution
bull Reports showing 600-2000 people were left without powerbull Power was restored to almost 1700 homes by noon the day of the earthquakebull Many of the remaining power outages are located near buildings that have
collapsedbull Difficult to repairrestore as priority is given to recovery efforts at fallen
buildings
28
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquake
httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
29
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
Links to key media articles discussing Hualien
bull httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquakebull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-
idUSKBN1FR08Ibull httpswwwcnncom20180207asiataiwan-earthquake-hualien-intlindexhtmlbull httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
Topic 6 Aftershocks VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeDominga Sanchez
Eytan Fiszman
30
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Series of strong aftershocks followed 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan(13)
bull The USGS records show that at least 14 aftershocks (above 41 magnitude) followed the 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan which interrupted search rescues(1)
bull This includes a 54 magnitude 15 km depth on Feb 6 at 191528 (UTC) and 57 magnitude 19 km depth on Feb 7 at 152131 (UTC) (1 2)
References1 httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtml2 httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmap3 httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377 31
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull MI 44 Hualien aftershock 8km depth 0502 local time (21102 UTC) ~4km W of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien City
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin
32
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
bull MI 47 Hualien aftershock 6km depth 1913 local time (1113 UTC) ~9km ENE of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien CityLargest aftershock in 6 amp frac12 hours
Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull ldquo3 days in Taiwan seismogram from Teipei M61 (yellow) M64(magenta) and many aftershocks (and foreshocks)rdquo(12)
References1 httpstwittercomALomaxNet
2 httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plot33
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Credit Twitter Feed Anthony Lomax ALomaxNet
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Rescue workers rushed Wednesday from a damaged hotel during one of many aftershocks CreditTyrone SiuReuters
References1 httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml2 httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Q 34
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Residents take shelter at a local stadium after an earthquake in Hualien Taiwan February 7 2018 Picture taken February 7 2018 CreditTyrone SiuReuters
More than 800 people sought refuge in shelters overnight many too scared to stay in their homes as aftershocks stirred panic (2)
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Twitter feeds
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin 35
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
36
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Links to key media articles discussing Aftershocks
Referencesbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletinbull httpstwittercomALomaxNetbull httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-
03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plotbull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Qbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377
Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Paolo ZimmaroXin Ma
Manny Hakhamaneshi37
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) Hotel
Seismically-induced settlements
Significant tilt
Building located next to a river (protected by levees)
Likely founded on alluvial deposits
Speculation of liquefaction and lateral spreading
Potential area for physical reconnaissance
Research surface evidence of liquefaction during VERT long-term response
References google earth pro nytcom (New York Times) 38
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) HotelSeismically-induced settlements
Significant tiltBuilding located next to a river (protected by levees)Likely founded on alluvial depositsLiquefaction Surface evidencesCrack on road way away from building
Lateral displacementFounded on top of older water irrigation systems which was filled for the construction
References1cnacomtw 2httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htm3httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96 39
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Figure Left Damage location in relation to Mellun Fault
bull Possible reconnaissance location along fault line
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 40
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Rockfall has been observed in Su-Hau Highway and Hualien Bridge
bull The course of the Li Wu river is the alignment of the Central Cross Island Highway the most important road linking the east and west coasts of Taiwan The west end of this road was profoundly damaged during the 1999 Chi Chi Earthquake This area is very prone to Landslide and Rockfall The one image available today on the right shows multiple small detachments This area can be a good site for potential future reconnaissance efforts Considerable effort has been put to make this road more resilient to rockfall If this indeed is the case then it will serve as a major triumph for engineers
41
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Central Cross Island Highway - Toroko Gorge
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Taiwan Railroad Hualien Stationbull Crack on the platform what is the causebull Underground water pipe broke causing floodingbull Broken Railtrack
References1httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews23348412httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html 42
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull Marshal Hotelbull Crack observed on roadbull Potential for Liquefaction shall be studied
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Estimated losses by the Ministry of Educationbull Hualien Countyrsquos Beichang Elementary School $3 million in NTD ($102870 USD) (ldquofissured pillars and deep cracks in
the buildingrsquos expansion jointsrdquo)bull Hualien Countyrsquos schools are estimated at $13 million in NTD ($445770 USD)bull The Ministry of Education estimated a total loss of $15 million in NTD Therefore majority of the damage is in Hualien
County schools
bull Schools as shelters
ldquoAbout 800 people went to bed in shelters on Wednesday nearly 500 at the Hualien Gymnasium and more than 300 at the Chunghwa Primary Schoolrdquo
References httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml
6
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 1 Schools
7
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 1 Schools
Links to key media articles discussing Schools
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070010aspxbull httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewstaiwanarchives201802082003687294
bull httptwtzuchiorgenindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=13633Aground-breaking-of-disaster-risk-reduction-project-for-six-schools-ampcatid=1233Aproject-hope-disaster-risk-reduction-ampItemid=366amplang=en
bull httptwtzuchiorgenindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=13303Atzu-chi-rebuilds-schools-and-communities-to-mitigate-disaster-risk-ampcatid=1233Aproject-hope-disaster-risk-reduction-ampItemid=366amplang=en
bull Tzu Chi Foundation (Funded the Disaster Risk Reduction Program)
Topic 2 Buildings VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Erica C FischerVishal JoshiDavid Yoo
8
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Four mid-rise buildings in Hualien severely damaged
1 Yun Men Tsui Ti (雲門翠堤) building123
bull 12-story apartment building
bull Rescue efforts suspended because building moving
bull People still trapped inside
bull Bottom three floors crushed
bull 40 trapped (potentially still)
bull Part of the Yun Men Tsui Ti complex
References1httpwwwibtimescouktaiwan-earthquake-photos-firefighters-rescue-people-buildings-leaning-precarious-angles-16593992httpswwwusatodaycomstorynewsnation20180207taiwan-earthquake-death-toll-rises-buildings-collapse314440002utm_source=feedblitzamputm_medium=FeedBlitzRssamputm_campaign=usatoday-newstopstories3httpswwwtheguardiancomworldvideo2018feb07taiwan-earthquake-leaves-tall-building-on-dangerous-lean-videoutm_source=feedburneramputm_medium=twitteramputm_campaign=Feed3A+co2FwCIn+28World+news+and+comment+from+the+Guardian+7C+guardiancouk29
9
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
BEFORE
AFTER
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Four mid-rise buildings in Hualien severely damaged
2 Yun Men Tsui Ti commercial and residential complex1
- Reported to be constructed in 1999
3 Two partially collapsed buildings on Guosheng Street in Hualien1
- National Shengliu Street No 41 (about 10F) residential tilt2
- Ground floor collapsed2
References1httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives201802082003687283 10
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
3 Guosheng 6th Street buildings
A Platinum Twin Star (白金雙星) Building on Guosheng 6th Street
- Reinforced concrete- 7 storied building (US = 8 storied)- Approximately 65rsquo x 145rsquo
References- httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358134- httpstwappledailycomnewrealtime201802081294492 11
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
BEFORE
AFTER
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
3 Guosheng 6th Street buildings
B Wu-ju-wu-shu (吾居吾宿) Building on Guosheng 6th Street
- Reinforced concrete- 8 storied building (US = 9 storied)
3 Additional stories visible- Approximately 30rsquo x 55rsquo
References- httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358134- httpnewsltncomtwnewssocietybreakingnews2335359 12
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
BEFORE
AFTER
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
4 Marshal Grand Hotel (統帥大飯店) - 10 Storey 270 Room123
bull Bottom two stories crushed due to earthquake
bull 29 trapped in building due to collapse of the bottom stories (softweak story mechanism)
bull Opened in 19774
References1httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429669162httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780603httpsnewsdetikcomfoto-newsd-3853915foto-bangunan-rusak-dan-miring-setelah-gempa-64-sr-guncang-taiwan2share_top4httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 13
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
Before the earthquake
After the earthquake
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Prosecutorrsquos office obtaining building drawings for collapsed and partially collapsed buildings to look into negligence1
bull Buildings built before 1999 are based on an old seismic design specification2
bull The government promotes earthquake-resistant reinforcement of old private buildings but there has been stagnation because2
bull The public cannot agree
bull Seismic mitigation is more than demolish and rebuild it includes seismic retrofit and strengthening
bull It is not easy to reach a consensus on demolition and reconstruction or comprehensive reinforcement
bull It is recommended to carry out initial stage reinforcement to rule out the weak bottom damage mechanism
References1httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives2018020820036872832httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 14
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
15
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
Links to key media articles discussing Buildings
bull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlsmid=tw-nytimesampsmtyp=cur
bull httpswwwtheguardiancomworldvideo2018feb07taiwan-earthquake-leaves-tall-building-on-dangerous-lean-videoutm_source=feedburneramputm_medium=twitteramputm_campaign=Feed3A+co2FwCIn+28World+news+and+comment+from+the+Guardian+7C+guardiancouk29
bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42966916
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358134
bull httpwwwepochtimescomgb1826n10120006htm
Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Aacutengel Peacuterez-IrizarryMikael Gartner
16
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
VICTIMS
bull The latest statistics from the Central Emergency Operation Center (CEOC) confirm 9 dead 25 missing and 269 injured Furthermore 30 foreigners reported injured 196 rescued from Yun Men Tsui Ti Building and 3 other buildings
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
bull USAR efforts ongoing at 4 collapse site Yun Men Tsui Ti (雲門翠堤) building Marshal Hotel (統帥大飯店) and 2 others in Hualien
bull ~420 search-and-rescue (SAR) personnel 20 SAR dogs from more than 17 counties and cities were involved in the rescue operations 750 police and firefighters and teams of excavators
bull The Ministry of National Defense established temporary command headquarters in Hualien City to coordinate SAR efforts being carried out by the ROC armed forces National Airborne Services Corps and National Fire and Police agencies This involves 661 military personnel 13 air crews 595 firefighters and 522 police according to the CEOC
17
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
bull Rescue and recovery efforts are taking place in three stages bull First - providing medical care and shelter for those affected while searching
for the missingbull Second - restoring key utilities and infrastructure such as power gas and
water linesbull Third - inspecting roads and bridges to assess safety and minimize further
damage
bull US$102 million in funding is to be made immediately available to the local government for emergency housing programs
18
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
NATIONAL USAR CHALLENGES
bull Several Tilting Buildings Yun Men Tsui Ti Building Challenged USAR Teams Steel supports to prop listing building started sliding Use of ladders lowhigh angle rescues and cranes
bull Rain cold wave and night operations hampering rescue efforts (RainCold may also impact victim survivability)
NGO Response
bull Taiwan Red Crossrsquos fourth rescue team (27 volunteers) mobilized to provide temporary shelter at Hualien Arena and Chung Hua Elementary school The relief team of Taichung branch (45 volunteers) has arrived
bull Red Cross Disaster Relief Team delivered thermal sensors optical detectors and other rescue equipment to rescue
INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE
bull Taiwan rejected the aid offered by China for the rescue efforts
bull Singapore indicated it ldquostands readyrdquo to provide assistance
bull UN OCHA has not activated Virtual OSOCC discussion of event as ldquoBreaking Emergencyrdquo for International USAR teams to communicate and coordinate
19
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
HOSPITALS HEALTH EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE
bull Sources mention a damaged and tilting military hospital
bull The Ministry of Health and Welfare will coordinate medical resources and arrangements are in place with the county government for temporary accommodation
bull Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital the Army 805 Hospital Mennonite Hospital Buli Hualien Hospital all started preparations for large number of injuries (3rd Handling Report of 0206 Earthquake Disaster)
SHELTERING amp WASH
bull Damaged Homes amp Concerned Residents - temporary shelters being provided
bull 800 people went to bed in shelters on Wednesday nearly 500 at the Hualien Gymnasium and more than 300 at the Chunghwa Primary School Sheltering at a Newly Built Baseball Stadium
bull 31000 households without water according to National Emergency Management Office
WATERGASPOWER Emergency Response
bull Officials checking quake-hit areas for damage to water and gas pipes and power lines to prevent the occurrence of secondary disasters
20
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
21
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Links to key media articles discussing Hospitals Emergency Response
bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42966916
bull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-idUSKBN1FR08I
bull httpswwwexpresscouknewsworld915511taiwan-earthquake-damage-two-dead-150-missing-hospital-Taipei-Hualian-ring-of-fire
bull httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives201802082003687282
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358340
bull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml
bull httpabcnewsgocomInternationalrescuers-scramble-find-dozens-people-trapped-earthquake-killsstoryid=52901523
bull httpswwwcbsnewscomnewstaiwan-earthquake-today-hualien-city-live-updates-2018-02-06
bull httpwwwredcrossorgtwenglishindexjsp
bull httpswwwwashingtonpostcomworldasia_pacificstrong-earthquake-rattles-east-coast-of-taiwan20180206d63afbd2-0b62-11e8-998c-96deb18cca19_storyhtmlutm_term=49e698f2b2ec
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358630
bull httpswwwchannelnewsasiacomnewssingaporetaiwan-earthquake-hualien-no-singaporeans-injured-9936858
bull httpsenglisheygovtwNews_Content2aspxn=8262ED7A25916ABFampsms=DD07AA2ECD4290A6amps=75B6D5CAE2316449
bull httpstaiwantodaytwnewsphpunit=15amppost=129165
bull httpstaiwantodaytwnewsphpunit=2amppost=129218
bull httpwwwemicgovtwengindexphpcode=listampids=73
Topic 4 Social Media Response
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Xin MaErica C FischerMikael Gartner
22
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Number of times taiwanearthquake occurred on twitter over time (time is in PST)
Data from wwwhashtagsorg and is based off of a sample of 1 of twitter users
References Reference 1 Reference 2 Reference 3
23
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Referenceshttpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ 24
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References Reference 1 httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ Reference 2 httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999 25
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response Facebook Page of the National Fire Agency Ministry of Interior
Update of Rescue Effort As of Feb7 2018 at 2200 Taiwan TimeDeath and Missing 7 dead 260 injured 67 missing
Evacuated 830 evacuated 560 sheltered
Utilities Electricity 2008 households lost 1822 households repaired 186 households awaiting order from officialsHydro 40000 households lost 8442 households repaired 31558 households waitingCity Cable 0 casesBase Station 70 damaged 54 repaired 16 repair by Feb 9th
Gas 0 cases
Building Damages Emergency Evaluation 4 red tag 0 yellow tag
Transportation National Highway 0 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureProvincial Highway 0 disruption 3 emergency rehabilitation 1 closureCounty Roads 2 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureTaiwan High Speed Rail Normal OperationTaiwan Railroad Normal Operation Disruption in Hualian Port branch (Cargo transport)Seaair transport Normal
School Damages 132 schools 65230000 TWB (2200000 USD) Farm Land lost 0
Response Personnel
Army 661 head countPoliceFire Department 1085 head count 20 rescue dogs 295 vehicles 80 air vehicles
26
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Links to key media articles discussing Social Media Response
bull httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ
bull httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999
Topic 5 Lifelines VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeJi Su Lee
Nicole Paul
27
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Roads showed large cracksbuckled hindering traffic flow
bull National Fire Agency said 40000 people were without water (Hualien has a population of 350000)
bull Water supply was restored to almost 5000 homes by noon the day of the earthquake
bull Shoufeng Yanliao area of Shoufeng also suffered a pipeline rupture (affecting ~100 households)
bull Taishui Company (water supplier) is setting up water storage buckets for distribution
bull Reports showing 600-2000 people were left without powerbull Power was restored to almost 1700 homes by noon the day of the earthquakebull Many of the remaining power outages are located near buildings that have
collapsedbull Difficult to repairrestore as priority is given to recovery efforts at fallen
buildings
28
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquake
httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
29
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
Links to key media articles discussing Hualien
bull httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquakebull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-
idUSKBN1FR08Ibull httpswwwcnncom20180207asiataiwan-earthquake-hualien-intlindexhtmlbull httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
Topic 6 Aftershocks VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeDominga Sanchez
Eytan Fiszman
30
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Series of strong aftershocks followed 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan(13)
bull The USGS records show that at least 14 aftershocks (above 41 magnitude) followed the 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan which interrupted search rescues(1)
bull This includes a 54 magnitude 15 km depth on Feb 6 at 191528 (UTC) and 57 magnitude 19 km depth on Feb 7 at 152131 (UTC) (1 2)
References1 httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtml2 httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmap3 httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377 31
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull MI 44 Hualien aftershock 8km depth 0502 local time (21102 UTC) ~4km W of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien City
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin
32
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
bull MI 47 Hualien aftershock 6km depth 1913 local time (1113 UTC) ~9km ENE of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien CityLargest aftershock in 6 amp frac12 hours
Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull ldquo3 days in Taiwan seismogram from Teipei M61 (yellow) M64(magenta) and many aftershocks (and foreshocks)rdquo(12)
References1 httpstwittercomALomaxNet
2 httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plot33
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Credit Twitter Feed Anthony Lomax ALomaxNet
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Rescue workers rushed Wednesday from a damaged hotel during one of many aftershocks CreditTyrone SiuReuters
References1 httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml2 httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Q 34
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Residents take shelter at a local stadium after an earthquake in Hualien Taiwan February 7 2018 Picture taken February 7 2018 CreditTyrone SiuReuters
More than 800 people sought refuge in shelters overnight many too scared to stay in their homes as aftershocks stirred panic (2)
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Twitter feeds
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin 35
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
36
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Links to key media articles discussing Aftershocks
Referencesbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletinbull httpstwittercomALomaxNetbull httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-
03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plotbull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Qbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377
Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Paolo ZimmaroXin Ma
Manny Hakhamaneshi37
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) Hotel
Seismically-induced settlements
Significant tilt
Building located next to a river (protected by levees)
Likely founded on alluvial deposits
Speculation of liquefaction and lateral spreading
Potential area for physical reconnaissance
Research surface evidence of liquefaction during VERT long-term response
References google earth pro nytcom (New York Times) 38
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) HotelSeismically-induced settlements
Significant tiltBuilding located next to a river (protected by levees)Likely founded on alluvial depositsLiquefaction Surface evidencesCrack on road way away from building
Lateral displacementFounded on top of older water irrigation systems which was filled for the construction
References1cnacomtw 2httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htm3httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96 39
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Figure Left Damage location in relation to Mellun Fault
bull Possible reconnaissance location along fault line
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 40
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Rockfall has been observed in Su-Hau Highway and Hualien Bridge
bull The course of the Li Wu river is the alignment of the Central Cross Island Highway the most important road linking the east and west coasts of Taiwan The west end of this road was profoundly damaged during the 1999 Chi Chi Earthquake This area is very prone to Landslide and Rockfall The one image available today on the right shows multiple small detachments This area can be a good site for potential future reconnaissance efforts Considerable effort has been put to make this road more resilient to rockfall If this indeed is the case then it will serve as a major triumph for engineers
41
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Central Cross Island Highway - Toroko Gorge
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Taiwan Railroad Hualien Stationbull Crack on the platform what is the causebull Underground water pipe broke causing floodingbull Broken Railtrack
References1httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews23348412httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html 42
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull Marshal Hotelbull Crack observed on roadbull Potential for Liquefaction shall be studied
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
7
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 1 Schools
Links to key media articles discussing Schools
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070010aspxbull httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewstaiwanarchives201802082003687294
bull httptwtzuchiorgenindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=13633Aground-breaking-of-disaster-risk-reduction-project-for-six-schools-ampcatid=1233Aproject-hope-disaster-risk-reduction-ampItemid=366amplang=en
bull httptwtzuchiorgenindexphpoption=com_contentampview=articleampid=13303Atzu-chi-rebuilds-schools-and-communities-to-mitigate-disaster-risk-ampcatid=1233Aproject-hope-disaster-risk-reduction-ampItemid=366amplang=en
bull Tzu Chi Foundation (Funded the Disaster Risk Reduction Program)
Topic 2 Buildings VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Erica C FischerVishal JoshiDavid Yoo
8
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Four mid-rise buildings in Hualien severely damaged
1 Yun Men Tsui Ti (雲門翠堤) building123
bull 12-story apartment building
bull Rescue efforts suspended because building moving
bull People still trapped inside
bull Bottom three floors crushed
bull 40 trapped (potentially still)
bull Part of the Yun Men Tsui Ti complex
References1httpwwwibtimescouktaiwan-earthquake-photos-firefighters-rescue-people-buildings-leaning-precarious-angles-16593992httpswwwusatodaycomstorynewsnation20180207taiwan-earthquake-death-toll-rises-buildings-collapse314440002utm_source=feedblitzamputm_medium=FeedBlitzRssamputm_campaign=usatoday-newstopstories3httpswwwtheguardiancomworldvideo2018feb07taiwan-earthquake-leaves-tall-building-on-dangerous-lean-videoutm_source=feedburneramputm_medium=twitteramputm_campaign=Feed3A+co2FwCIn+28World+news+and+comment+from+the+Guardian+7C+guardiancouk29
9
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
BEFORE
AFTER
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Four mid-rise buildings in Hualien severely damaged
2 Yun Men Tsui Ti commercial and residential complex1
- Reported to be constructed in 1999
3 Two partially collapsed buildings on Guosheng Street in Hualien1
- National Shengliu Street No 41 (about 10F) residential tilt2
- Ground floor collapsed2
References1httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives201802082003687283 10
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
3 Guosheng 6th Street buildings
A Platinum Twin Star (白金雙星) Building on Guosheng 6th Street
- Reinforced concrete- 7 storied building (US = 8 storied)- Approximately 65rsquo x 145rsquo
References- httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358134- httpstwappledailycomnewrealtime201802081294492 11
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
BEFORE
AFTER
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
3 Guosheng 6th Street buildings
B Wu-ju-wu-shu (吾居吾宿) Building on Guosheng 6th Street
- Reinforced concrete- 8 storied building (US = 9 storied)
3 Additional stories visible- Approximately 30rsquo x 55rsquo
References- httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358134- httpnewsltncomtwnewssocietybreakingnews2335359 12
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
BEFORE
AFTER
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
4 Marshal Grand Hotel (統帥大飯店) - 10 Storey 270 Room123
bull Bottom two stories crushed due to earthquake
bull 29 trapped in building due to collapse of the bottom stories (softweak story mechanism)
bull Opened in 19774
References1httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429669162httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780603httpsnewsdetikcomfoto-newsd-3853915foto-bangunan-rusak-dan-miring-setelah-gempa-64-sr-guncang-taiwan2share_top4httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 13
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
Before the earthquake
After the earthquake
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Prosecutorrsquos office obtaining building drawings for collapsed and partially collapsed buildings to look into negligence1
bull Buildings built before 1999 are based on an old seismic design specification2
bull The government promotes earthquake-resistant reinforcement of old private buildings but there has been stagnation because2
bull The public cannot agree
bull Seismic mitigation is more than demolish and rebuild it includes seismic retrofit and strengthening
bull It is not easy to reach a consensus on demolition and reconstruction or comprehensive reinforcement
bull It is recommended to carry out initial stage reinforcement to rule out the weak bottom damage mechanism
References1httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives2018020820036872832httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 14
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
15
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
Links to key media articles discussing Buildings
bull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlsmid=tw-nytimesampsmtyp=cur
bull httpswwwtheguardiancomworldvideo2018feb07taiwan-earthquake-leaves-tall-building-on-dangerous-lean-videoutm_source=feedburneramputm_medium=twitteramputm_campaign=Feed3A+co2FwCIn+28World+news+and+comment+from+the+Guardian+7C+guardiancouk29
bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42966916
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358134
bull httpwwwepochtimescomgb1826n10120006htm
Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Aacutengel Peacuterez-IrizarryMikael Gartner
16
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
VICTIMS
bull The latest statistics from the Central Emergency Operation Center (CEOC) confirm 9 dead 25 missing and 269 injured Furthermore 30 foreigners reported injured 196 rescued from Yun Men Tsui Ti Building and 3 other buildings
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
bull USAR efforts ongoing at 4 collapse site Yun Men Tsui Ti (雲門翠堤) building Marshal Hotel (統帥大飯店) and 2 others in Hualien
bull ~420 search-and-rescue (SAR) personnel 20 SAR dogs from more than 17 counties and cities were involved in the rescue operations 750 police and firefighters and teams of excavators
bull The Ministry of National Defense established temporary command headquarters in Hualien City to coordinate SAR efforts being carried out by the ROC armed forces National Airborne Services Corps and National Fire and Police agencies This involves 661 military personnel 13 air crews 595 firefighters and 522 police according to the CEOC
17
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
bull Rescue and recovery efforts are taking place in three stages bull First - providing medical care and shelter for those affected while searching
for the missingbull Second - restoring key utilities and infrastructure such as power gas and
water linesbull Third - inspecting roads and bridges to assess safety and minimize further
damage
bull US$102 million in funding is to be made immediately available to the local government for emergency housing programs
18
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
NATIONAL USAR CHALLENGES
bull Several Tilting Buildings Yun Men Tsui Ti Building Challenged USAR Teams Steel supports to prop listing building started sliding Use of ladders lowhigh angle rescues and cranes
bull Rain cold wave and night operations hampering rescue efforts (RainCold may also impact victim survivability)
NGO Response
bull Taiwan Red Crossrsquos fourth rescue team (27 volunteers) mobilized to provide temporary shelter at Hualien Arena and Chung Hua Elementary school The relief team of Taichung branch (45 volunteers) has arrived
bull Red Cross Disaster Relief Team delivered thermal sensors optical detectors and other rescue equipment to rescue
INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE
bull Taiwan rejected the aid offered by China for the rescue efforts
bull Singapore indicated it ldquostands readyrdquo to provide assistance
bull UN OCHA has not activated Virtual OSOCC discussion of event as ldquoBreaking Emergencyrdquo for International USAR teams to communicate and coordinate
19
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
HOSPITALS HEALTH EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE
bull Sources mention a damaged and tilting military hospital
bull The Ministry of Health and Welfare will coordinate medical resources and arrangements are in place with the county government for temporary accommodation
bull Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital the Army 805 Hospital Mennonite Hospital Buli Hualien Hospital all started preparations for large number of injuries (3rd Handling Report of 0206 Earthquake Disaster)
SHELTERING amp WASH
bull Damaged Homes amp Concerned Residents - temporary shelters being provided
bull 800 people went to bed in shelters on Wednesday nearly 500 at the Hualien Gymnasium and more than 300 at the Chunghwa Primary School Sheltering at a Newly Built Baseball Stadium
bull 31000 households without water according to National Emergency Management Office
WATERGASPOWER Emergency Response
bull Officials checking quake-hit areas for damage to water and gas pipes and power lines to prevent the occurrence of secondary disasters
20
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
21
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Links to key media articles discussing Hospitals Emergency Response
bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42966916
bull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-idUSKBN1FR08I
bull httpswwwexpresscouknewsworld915511taiwan-earthquake-damage-two-dead-150-missing-hospital-Taipei-Hualian-ring-of-fire
bull httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives201802082003687282
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358340
bull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml
bull httpabcnewsgocomInternationalrescuers-scramble-find-dozens-people-trapped-earthquake-killsstoryid=52901523
bull httpswwwcbsnewscomnewstaiwan-earthquake-today-hualien-city-live-updates-2018-02-06
bull httpwwwredcrossorgtwenglishindexjsp
bull httpswwwwashingtonpostcomworldasia_pacificstrong-earthquake-rattles-east-coast-of-taiwan20180206d63afbd2-0b62-11e8-998c-96deb18cca19_storyhtmlutm_term=49e698f2b2ec
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358630
bull httpswwwchannelnewsasiacomnewssingaporetaiwan-earthquake-hualien-no-singaporeans-injured-9936858
bull httpsenglisheygovtwNews_Content2aspxn=8262ED7A25916ABFampsms=DD07AA2ECD4290A6amps=75B6D5CAE2316449
bull httpstaiwantodaytwnewsphpunit=15amppost=129165
bull httpstaiwantodaytwnewsphpunit=2amppost=129218
bull httpwwwemicgovtwengindexphpcode=listampids=73
Topic 4 Social Media Response
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Xin MaErica C FischerMikael Gartner
22
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Number of times taiwanearthquake occurred on twitter over time (time is in PST)
Data from wwwhashtagsorg and is based off of a sample of 1 of twitter users
References Reference 1 Reference 2 Reference 3
23
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Referenceshttpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ 24
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References Reference 1 httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ Reference 2 httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999 25
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response Facebook Page of the National Fire Agency Ministry of Interior
Update of Rescue Effort As of Feb7 2018 at 2200 Taiwan TimeDeath and Missing 7 dead 260 injured 67 missing
Evacuated 830 evacuated 560 sheltered
Utilities Electricity 2008 households lost 1822 households repaired 186 households awaiting order from officialsHydro 40000 households lost 8442 households repaired 31558 households waitingCity Cable 0 casesBase Station 70 damaged 54 repaired 16 repair by Feb 9th
Gas 0 cases
Building Damages Emergency Evaluation 4 red tag 0 yellow tag
Transportation National Highway 0 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureProvincial Highway 0 disruption 3 emergency rehabilitation 1 closureCounty Roads 2 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureTaiwan High Speed Rail Normal OperationTaiwan Railroad Normal Operation Disruption in Hualian Port branch (Cargo transport)Seaair transport Normal
School Damages 132 schools 65230000 TWB (2200000 USD) Farm Land lost 0
Response Personnel
Army 661 head countPoliceFire Department 1085 head count 20 rescue dogs 295 vehicles 80 air vehicles
26
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Links to key media articles discussing Social Media Response
bull httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ
bull httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999
Topic 5 Lifelines VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeJi Su Lee
Nicole Paul
27
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Roads showed large cracksbuckled hindering traffic flow
bull National Fire Agency said 40000 people were without water (Hualien has a population of 350000)
bull Water supply was restored to almost 5000 homes by noon the day of the earthquake
bull Shoufeng Yanliao area of Shoufeng also suffered a pipeline rupture (affecting ~100 households)
bull Taishui Company (water supplier) is setting up water storage buckets for distribution
bull Reports showing 600-2000 people were left without powerbull Power was restored to almost 1700 homes by noon the day of the earthquakebull Many of the remaining power outages are located near buildings that have
collapsedbull Difficult to repairrestore as priority is given to recovery efforts at fallen
buildings
28
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquake
httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
29
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
Links to key media articles discussing Hualien
bull httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquakebull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-
idUSKBN1FR08Ibull httpswwwcnncom20180207asiataiwan-earthquake-hualien-intlindexhtmlbull httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
Topic 6 Aftershocks VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeDominga Sanchez
Eytan Fiszman
30
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Series of strong aftershocks followed 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan(13)
bull The USGS records show that at least 14 aftershocks (above 41 magnitude) followed the 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan which interrupted search rescues(1)
bull This includes a 54 magnitude 15 km depth on Feb 6 at 191528 (UTC) and 57 magnitude 19 km depth on Feb 7 at 152131 (UTC) (1 2)
References1 httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtml2 httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmap3 httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377 31
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull MI 44 Hualien aftershock 8km depth 0502 local time (21102 UTC) ~4km W of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien City
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin
32
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
bull MI 47 Hualien aftershock 6km depth 1913 local time (1113 UTC) ~9km ENE of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien CityLargest aftershock in 6 amp frac12 hours
Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull ldquo3 days in Taiwan seismogram from Teipei M61 (yellow) M64(magenta) and many aftershocks (and foreshocks)rdquo(12)
References1 httpstwittercomALomaxNet
2 httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plot33
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Credit Twitter Feed Anthony Lomax ALomaxNet
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Rescue workers rushed Wednesday from a damaged hotel during one of many aftershocks CreditTyrone SiuReuters
References1 httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml2 httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Q 34
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Residents take shelter at a local stadium after an earthquake in Hualien Taiwan February 7 2018 Picture taken February 7 2018 CreditTyrone SiuReuters
More than 800 people sought refuge in shelters overnight many too scared to stay in their homes as aftershocks stirred panic (2)
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Twitter feeds
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin 35
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
36
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Links to key media articles discussing Aftershocks
Referencesbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletinbull httpstwittercomALomaxNetbull httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-
03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plotbull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Qbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377
Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Paolo ZimmaroXin Ma
Manny Hakhamaneshi37
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) Hotel
Seismically-induced settlements
Significant tilt
Building located next to a river (protected by levees)
Likely founded on alluvial deposits
Speculation of liquefaction and lateral spreading
Potential area for physical reconnaissance
Research surface evidence of liquefaction during VERT long-term response
References google earth pro nytcom (New York Times) 38
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) HotelSeismically-induced settlements
Significant tiltBuilding located next to a river (protected by levees)Likely founded on alluvial depositsLiquefaction Surface evidencesCrack on road way away from building
Lateral displacementFounded on top of older water irrigation systems which was filled for the construction
References1cnacomtw 2httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htm3httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96 39
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Figure Left Damage location in relation to Mellun Fault
bull Possible reconnaissance location along fault line
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 40
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Rockfall has been observed in Su-Hau Highway and Hualien Bridge
bull The course of the Li Wu river is the alignment of the Central Cross Island Highway the most important road linking the east and west coasts of Taiwan The west end of this road was profoundly damaged during the 1999 Chi Chi Earthquake This area is very prone to Landslide and Rockfall The one image available today on the right shows multiple small detachments This area can be a good site for potential future reconnaissance efforts Considerable effort has been put to make this road more resilient to rockfall If this indeed is the case then it will serve as a major triumph for engineers
41
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Central Cross Island Highway - Toroko Gorge
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Taiwan Railroad Hualien Stationbull Crack on the platform what is the causebull Underground water pipe broke causing floodingbull Broken Railtrack
References1httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews23348412httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html 42
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull Marshal Hotelbull Crack observed on roadbull Potential for Liquefaction shall be studied
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Topic 2 Buildings VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Erica C FischerVishal JoshiDavid Yoo
8
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Four mid-rise buildings in Hualien severely damaged
1 Yun Men Tsui Ti (雲門翠堤) building123
bull 12-story apartment building
bull Rescue efforts suspended because building moving
bull People still trapped inside
bull Bottom three floors crushed
bull 40 trapped (potentially still)
bull Part of the Yun Men Tsui Ti complex
References1httpwwwibtimescouktaiwan-earthquake-photos-firefighters-rescue-people-buildings-leaning-precarious-angles-16593992httpswwwusatodaycomstorynewsnation20180207taiwan-earthquake-death-toll-rises-buildings-collapse314440002utm_source=feedblitzamputm_medium=FeedBlitzRssamputm_campaign=usatoday-newstopstories3httpswwwtheguardiancomworldvideo2018feb07taiwan-earthquake-leaves-tall-building-on-dangerous-lean-videoutm_source=feedburneramputm_medium=twitteramputm_campaign=Feed3A+co2FwCIn+28World+news+and+comment+from+the+Guardian+7C+guardiancouk29
9
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
BEFORE
AFTER
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Four mid-rise buildings in Hualien severely damaged
2 Yun Men Tsui Ti commercial and residential complex1
- Reported to be constructed in 1999
3 Two partially collapsed buildings on Guosheng Street in Hualien1
- National Shengliu Street No 41 (about 10F) residential tilt2
- Ground floor collapsed2
References1httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives201802082003687283 10
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
3 Guosheng 6th Street buildings
A Platinum Twin Star (白金雙星) Building on Guosheng 6th Street
- Reinforced concrete- 7 storied building (US = 8 storied)- Approximately 65rsquo x 145rsquo
References- httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358134- httpstwappledailycomnewrealtime201802081294492 11
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
BEFORE
AFTER
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
3 Guosheng 6th Street buildings
B Wu-ju-wu-shu (吾居吾宿) Building on Guosheng 6th Street
- Reinforced concrete- 8 storied building (US = 9 storied)
3 Additional stories visible- Approximately 30rsquo x 55rsquo
References- httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358134- httpnewsltncomtwnewssocietybreakingnews2335359 12
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
BEFORE
AFTER
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
4 Marshal Grand Hotel (統帥大飯店) - 10 Storey 270 Room123
bull Bottom two stories crushed due to earthquake
bull 29 trapped in building due to collapse of the bottom stories (softweak story mechanism)
bull Opened in 19774
References1httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429669162httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780603httpsnewsdetikcomfoto-newsd-3853915foto-bangunan-rusak-dan-miring-setelah-gempa-64-sr-guncang-taiwan2share_top4httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 13
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
Before the earthquake
After the earthquake
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Prosecutorrsquos office obtaining building drawings for collapsed and partially collapsed buildings to look into negligence1
bull Buildings built before 1999 are based on an old seismic design specification2
bull The government promotes earthquake-resistant reinforcement of old private buildings but there has been stagnation because2
bull The public cannot agree
bull Seismic mitigation is more than demolish and rebuild it includes seismic retrofit and strengthening
bull It is not easy to reach a consensus on demolition and reconstruction or comprehensive reinforcement
bull It is recommended to carry out initial stage reinforcement to rule out the weak bottom damage mechanism
References1httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives2018020820036872832httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 14
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
15
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
Links to key media articles discussing Buildings
bull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlsmid=tw-nytimesampsmtyp=cur
bull httpswwwtheguardiancomworldvideo2018feb07taiwan-earthquake-leaves-tall-building-on-dangerous-lean-videoutm_source=feedburneramputm_medium=twitteramputm_campaign=Feed3A+co2FwCIn+28World+news+and+comment+from+the+Guardian+7C+guardiancouk29
bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42966916
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358134
bull httpwwwepochtimescomgb1826n10120006htm
Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Aacutengel Peacuterez-IrizarryMikael Gartner
16
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
VICTIMS
bull The latest statistics from the Central Emergency Operation Center (CEOC) confirm 9 dead 25 missing and 269 injured Furthermore 30 foreigners reported injured 196 rescued from Yun Men Tsui Ti Building and 3 other buildings
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
bull USAR efforts ongoing at 4 collapse site Yun Men Tsui Ti (雲門翠堤) building Marshal Hotel (統帥大飯店) and 2 others in Hualien
bull ~420 search-and-rescue (SAR) personnel 20 SAR dogs from more than 17 counties and cities were involved in the rescue operations 750 police and firefighters and teams of excavators
bull The Ministry of National Defense established temporary command headquarters in Hualien City to coordinate SAR efforts being carried out by the ROC armed forces National Airborne Services Corps and National Fire and Police agencies This involves 661 military personnel 13 air crews 595 firefighters and 522 police according to the CEOC
17
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
bull Rescue and recovery efforts are taking place in three stages bull First - providing medical care and shelter for those affected while searching
for the missingbull Second - restoring key utilities and infrastructure such as power gas and
water linesbull Third - inspecting roads and bridges to assess safety and minimize further
damage
bull US$102 million in funding is to be made immediately available to the local government for emergency housing programs
18
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
NATIONAL USAR CHALLENGES
bull Several Tilting Buildings Yun Men Tsui Ti Building Challenged USAR Teams Steel supports to prop listing building started sliding Use of ladders lowhigh angle rescues and cranes
bull Rain cold wave and night operations hampering rescue efforts (RainCold may also impact victim survivability)
NGO Response
bull Taiwan Red Crossrsquos fourth rescue team (27 volunteers) mobilized to provide temporary shelter at Hualien Arena and Chung Hua Elementary school The relief team of Taichung branch (45 volunteers) has arrived
bull Red Cross Disaster Relief Team delivered thermal sensors optical detectors and other rescue equipment to rescue
INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE
bull Taiwan rejected the aid offered by China for the rescue efforts
bull Singapore indicated it ldquostands readyrdquo to provide assistance
bull UN OCHA has not activated Virtual OSOCC discussion of event as ldquoBreaking Emergencyrdquo for International USAR teams to communicate and coordinate
19
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
HOSPITALS HEALTH EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE
bull Sources mention a damaged and tilting military hospital
bull The Ministry of Health and Welfare will coordinate medical resources and arrangements are in place with the county government for temporary accommodation
bull Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital the Army 805 Hospital Mennonite Hospital Buli Hualien Hospital all started preparations for large number of injuries (3rd Handling Report of 0206 Earthquake Disaster)
SHELTERING amp WASH
bull Damaged Homes amp Concerned Residents - temporary shelters being provided
bull 800 people went to bed in shelters on Wednesday nearly 500 at the Hualien Gymnasium and more than 300 at the Chunghwa Primary School Sheltering at a Newly Built Baseball Stadium
bull 31000 households without water according to National Emergency Management Office
WATERGASPOWER Emergency Response
bull Officials checking quake-hit areas for damage to water and gas pipes and power lines to prevent the occurrence of secondary disasters
20
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
21
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Links to key media articles discussing Hospitals Emergency Response
bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42966916
bull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-idUSKBN1FR08I
bull httpswwwexpresscouknewsworld915511taiwan-earthquake-damage-two-dead-150-missing-hospital-Taipei-Hualian-ring-of-fire
bull httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives201802082003687282
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358340
bull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml
bull httpabcnewsgocomInternationalrescuers-scramble-find-dozens-people-trapped-earthquake-killsstoryid=52901523
bull httpswwwcbsnewscomnewstaiwan-earthquake-today-hualien-city-live-updates-2018-02-06
bull httpwwwredcrossorgtwenglishindexjsp
bull httpswwwwashingtonpostcomworldasia_pacificstrong-earthquake-rattles-east-coast-of-taiwan20180206d63afbd2-0b62-11e8-998c-96deb18cca19_storyhtmlutm_term=49e698f2b2ec
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358630
bull httpswwwchannelnewsasiacomnewssingaporetaiwan-earthquake-hualien-no-singaporeans-injured-9936858
bull httpsenglisheygovtwNews_Content2aspxn=8262ED7A25916ABFampsms=DD07AA2ECD4290A6amps=75B6D5CAE2316449
bull httpstaiwantodaytwnewsphpunit=15amppost=129165
bull httpstaiwantodaytwnewsphpunit=2amppost=129218
bull httpwwwemicgovtwengindexphpcode=listampids=73
Topic 4 Social Media Response
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Xin MaErica C FischerMikael Gartner
22
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Number of times taiwanearthquake occurred on twitter over time (time is in PST)
Data from wwwhashtagsorg and is based off of a sample of 1 of twitter users
References Reference 1 Reference 2 Reference 3
23
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Referenceshttpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ 24
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References Reference 1 httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ Reference 2 httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999 25
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response Facebook Page of the National Fire Agency Ministry of Interior
Update of Rescue Effort As of Feb7 2018 at 2200 Taiwan TimeDeath and Missing 7 dead 260 injured 67 missing
Evacuated 830 evacuated 560 sheltered
Utilities Electricity 2008 households lost 1822 households repaired 186 households awaiting order from officialsHydro 40000 households lost 8442 households repaired 31558 households waitingCity Cable 0 casesBase Station 70 damaged 54 repaired 16 repair by Feb 9th
Gas 0 cases
Building Damages Emergency Evaluation 4 red tag 0 yellow tag
Transportation National Highway 0 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureProvincial Highway 0 disruption 3 emergency rehabilitation 1 closureCounty Roads 2 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureTaiwan High Speed Rail Normal OperationTaiwan Railroad Normal Operation Disruption in Hualian Port branch (Cargo transport)Seaair transport Normal
School Damages 132 schools 65230000 TWB (2200000 USD) Farm Land lost 0
Response Personnel
Army 661 head countPoliceFire Department 1085 head count 20 rescue dogs 295 vehicles 80 air vehicles
26
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Links to key media articles discussing Social Media Response
bull httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ
bull httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999
Topic 5 Lifelines VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeJi Su Lee
Nicole Paul
27
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Roads showed large cracksbuckled hindering traffic flow
bull National Fire Agency said 40000 people were without water (Hualien has a population of 350000)
bull Water supply was restored to almost 5000 homes by noon the day of the earthquake
bull Shoufeng Yanliao area of Shoufeng also suffered a pipeline rupture (affecting ~100 households)
bull Taishui Company (water supplier) is setting up water storage buckets for distribution
bull Reports showing 600-2000 people were left without powerbull Power was restored to almost 1700 homes by noon the day of the earthquakebull Many of the remaining power outages are located near buildings that have
collapsedbull Difficult to repairrestore as priority is given to recovery efforts at fallen
buildings
28
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquake
httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
29
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
Links to key media articles discussing Hualien
bull httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquakebull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-
idUSKBN1FR08Ibull httpswwwcnncom20180207asiataiwan-earthquake-hualien-intlindexhtmlbull httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
Topic 6 Aftershocks VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeDominga Sanchez
Eytan Fiszman
30
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Series of strong aftershocks followed 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan(13)
bull The USGS records show that at least 14 aftershocks (above 41 magnitude) followed the 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan which interrupted search rescues(1)
bull This includes a 54 magnitude 15 km depth on Feb 6 at 191528 (UTC) and 57 magnitude 19 km depth on Feb 7 at 152131 (UTC) (1 2)
References1 httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtml2 httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmap3 httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377 31
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull MI 44 Hualien aftershock 8km depth 0502 local time (21102 UTC) ~4km W of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien City
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin
32
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
bull MI 47 Hualien aftershock 6km depth 1913 local time (1113 UTC) ~9km ENE of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien CityLargest aftershock in 6 amp frac12 hours
Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull ldquo3 days in Taiwan seismogram from Teipei M61 (yellow) M64(magenta) and many aftershocks (and foreshocks)rdquo(12)
References1 httpstwittercomALomaxNet
2 httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plot33
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Credit Twitter Feed Anthony Lomax ALomaxNet
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Rescue workers rushed Wednesday from a damaged hotel during one of many aftershocks CreditTyrone SiuReuters
References1 httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml2 httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Q 34
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Residents take shelter at a local stadium after an earthquake in Hualien Taiwan February 7 2018 Picture taken February 7 2018 CreditTyrone SiuReuters
More than 800 people sought refuge in shelters overnight many too scared to stay in their homes as aftershocks stirred panic (2)
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Twitter feeds
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin 35
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
36
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Links to key media articles discussing Aftershocks
Referencesbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletinbull httpstwittercomALomaxNetbull httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-
03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plotbull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Qbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377
Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Paolo ZimmaroXin Ma
Manny Hakhamaneshi37
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) Hotel
Seismically-induced settlements
Significant tilt
Building located next to a river (protected by levees)
Likely founded on alluvial deposits
Speculation of liquefaction and lateral spreading
Potential area for physical reconnaissance
Research surface evidence of liquefaction during VERT long-term response
References google earth pro nytcom (New York Times) 38
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) HotelSeismically-induced settlements
Significant tiltBuilding located next to a river (protected by levees)Likely founded on alluvial depositsLiquefaction Surface evidencesCrack on road way away from building
Lateral displacementFounded on top of older water irrigation systems which was filled for the construction
References1cnacomtw 2httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htm3httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96 39
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Figure Left Damage location in relation to Mellun Fault
bull Possible reconnaissance location along fault line
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 40
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Rockfall has been observed in Su-Hau Highway and Hualien Bridge
bull The course of the Li Wu river is the alignment of the Central Cross Island Highway the most important road linking the east and west coasts of Taiwan The west end of this road was profoundly damaged during the 1999 Chi Chi Earthquake This area is very prone to Landslide and Rockfall The one image available today on the right shows multiple small detachments This area can be a good site for potential future reconnaissance efforts Considerable effort has been put to make this road more resilient to rockfall If this indeed is the case then it will serve as a major triumph for engineers
41
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Central Cross Island Highway - Toroko Gorge
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Taiwan Railroad Hualien Stationbull Crack on the platform what is the causebull Underground water pipe broke causing floodingbull Broken Railtrack
References1httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews23348412httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html 42
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull Marshal Hotelbull Crack observed on roadbull Potential for Liquefaction shall be studied
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Four mid-rise buildings in Hualien severely damaged
1 Yun Men Tsui Ti (雲門翠堤) building123
bull 12-story apartment building
bull Rescue efforts suspended because building moving
bull People still trapped inside
bull Bottom three floors crushed
bull 40 trapped (potentially still)
bull Part of the Yun Men Tsui Ti complex
References1httpwwwibtimescouktaiwan-earthquake-photos-firefighters-rescue-people-buildings-leaning-precarious-angles-16593992httpswwwusatodaycomstorynewsnation20180207taiwan-earthquake-death-toll-rises-buildings-collapse314440002utm_source=feedblitzamputm_medium=FeedBlitzRssamputm_campaign=usatoday-newstopstories3httpswwwtheguardiancomworldvideo2018feb07taiwan-earthquake-leaves-tall-building-on-dangerous-lean-videoutm_source=feedburneramputm_medium=twitteramputm_campaign=Feed3A+co2FwCIn+28World+news+and+comment+from+the+Guardian+7C+guardiancouk29
9
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
BEFORE
AFTER
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Four mid-rise buildings in Hualien severely damaged
2 Yun Men Tsui Ti commercial and residential complex1
- Reported to be constructed in 1999
3 Two partially collapsed buildings on Guosheng Street in Hualien1
- National Shengliu Street No 41 (about 10F) residential tilt2
- Ground floor collapsed2
References1httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives201802082003687283 10
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
3 Guosheng 6th Street buildings
A Platinum Twin Star (白金雙星) Building on Guosheng 6th Street
- Reinforced concrete- 7 storied building (US = 8 storied)- Approximately 65rsquo x 145rsquo
References- httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358134- httpstwappledailycomnewrealtime201802081294492 11
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
BEFORE
AFTER
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
3 Guosheng 6th Street buildings
B Wu-ju-wu-shu (吾居吾宿) Building on Guosheng 6th Street
- Reinforced concrete- 8 storied building (US = 9 storied)
3 Additional stories visible- Approximately 30rsquo x 55rsquo
References- httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358134- httpnewsltncomtwnewssocietybreakingnews2335359 12
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
BEFORE
AFTER
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
4 Marshal Grand Hotel (統帥大飯店) - 10 Storey 270 Room123
bull Bottom two stories crushed due to earthquake
bull 29 trapped in building due to collapse of the bottom stories (softweak story mechanism)
bull Opened in 19774
References1httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429669162httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780603httpsnewsdetikcomfoto-newsd-3853915foto-bangunan-rusak-dan-miring-setelah-gempa-64-sr-guncang-taiwan2share_top4httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 13
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
Before the earthquake
After the earthquake
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Prosecutorrsquos office obtaining building drawings for collapsed and partially collapsed buildings to look into negligence1
bull Buildings built before 1999 are based on an old seismic design specification2
bull The government promotes earthquake-resistant reinforcement of old private buildings but there has been stagnation because2
bull The public cannot agree
bull Seismic mitigation is more than demolish and rebuild it includes seismic retrofit and strengthening
bull It is not easy to reach a consensus on demolition and reconstruction or comprehensive reinforcement
bull It is recommended to carry out initial stage reinforcement to rule out the weak bottom damage mechanism
References1httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives2018020820036872832httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 14
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
15
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
Links to key media articles discussing Buildings
bull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlsmid=tw-nytimesampsmtyp=cur
bull httpswwwtheguardiancomworldvideo2018feb07taiwan-earthquake-leaves-tall-building-on-dangerous-lean-videoutm_source=feedburneramputm_medium=twitteramputm_campaign=Feed3A+co2FwCIn+28World+news+and+comment+from+the+Guardian+7C+guardiancouk29
bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42966916
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358134
bull httpwwwepochtimescomgb1826n10120006htm
Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Aacutengel Peacuterez-IrizarryMikael Gartner
16
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
VICTIMS
bull The latest statistics from the Central Emergency Operation Center (CEOC) confirm 9 dead 25 missing and 269 injured Furthermore 30 foreigners reported injured 196 rescued from Yun Men Tsui Ti Building and 3 other buildings
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
bull USAR efforts ongoing at 4 collapse site Yun Men Tsui Ti (雲門翠堤) building Marshal Hotel (統帥大飯店) and 2 others in Hualien
bull ~420 search-and-rescue (SAR) personnel 20 SAR dogs from more than 17 counties and cities were involved in the rescue operations 750 police and firefighters and teams of excavators
bull The Ministry of National Defense established temporary command headquarters in Hualien City to coordinate SAR efforts being carried out by the ROC armed forces National Airborne Services Corps and National Fire and Police agencies This involves 661 military personnel 13 air crews 595 firefighters and 522 police according to the CEOC
17
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
bull Rescue and recovery efforts are taking place in three stages bull First - providing medical care and shelter for those affected while searching
for the missingbull Second - restoring key utilities and infrastructure such as power gas and
water linesbull Third - inspecting roads and bridges to assess safety and minimize further
damage
bull US$102 million in funding is to be made immediately available to the local government for emergency housing programs
18
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
NATIONAL USAR CHALLENGES
bull Several Tilting Buildings Yun Men Tsui Ti Building Challenged USAR Teams Steel supports to prop listing building started sliding Use of ladders lowhigh angle rescues and cranes
bull Rain cold wave and night operations hampering rescue efforts (RainCold may also impact victim survivability)
NGO Response
bull Taiwan Red Crossrsquos fourth rescue team (27 volunteers) mobilized to provide temporary shelter at Hualien Arena and Chung Hua Elementary school The relief team of Taichung branch (45 volunteers) has arrived
bull Red Cross Disaster Relief Team delivered thermal sensors optical detectors and other rescue equipment to rescue
INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE
bull Taiwan rejected the aid offered by China for the rescue efforts
bull Singapore indicated it ldquostands readyrdquo to provide assistance
bull UN OCHA has not activated Virtual OSOCC discussion of event as ldquoBreaking Emergencyrdquo for International USAR teams to communicate and coordinate
19
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
HOSPITALS HEALTH EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE
bull Sources mention a damaged and tilting military hospital
bull The Ministry of Health and Welfare will coordinate medical resources and arrangements are in place with the county government for temporary accommodation
bull Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital the Army 805 Hospital Mennonite Hospital Buli Hualien Hospital all started preparations for large number of injuries (3rd Handling Report of 0206 Earthquake Disaster)
SHELTERING amp WASH
bull Damaged Homes amp Concerned Residents - temporary shelters being provided
bull 800 people went to bed in shelters on Wednesday nearly 500 at the Hualien Gymnasium and more than 300 at the Chunghwa Primary School Sheltering at a Newly Built Baseball Stadium
bull 31000 households without water according to National Emergency Management Office
WATERGASPOWER Emergency Response
bull Officials checking quake-hit areas for damage to water and gas pipes and power lines to prevent the occurrence of secondary disasters
20
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
21
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Links to key media articles discussing Hospitals Emergency Response
bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42966916
bull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-idUSKBN1FR08I
bull httpswwwexpresscouknewsworld915511taiwan-earthquake-damage-two-dead-150-missing-hospital-Taipei-Hualian-ring-of-fire
bull httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives201802082003687282
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358340
bull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml
bull httpabcnewsgocomInternationalrescuers-scramble-find-dozens-people-trapped-earthquake-killsstoryid=52901523
bull httpswwwcbsnewscomnewstaiwan-earthquake-today-hualien-city-live-updates-2018-02-06
bull httpwwwredcrossorgtwenglishindexjsp
bull httpswwwwashingtonpostcomworldasia_pacificstrong-earthquake-rattles-east-coast-of-taiwan20180206d63afbd2-0b62-11e8-998c-96deb18cca19_storyhtmlutm_term=49e698f2b2ec
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358630
bull httpswwwchannelnewsasiacomnewssingaporetaiwan-earthquake-hualien-no-singaporeans-injured-9936858
bull httpsenglisheygovtwNews_Content2aspxn=8262ED7A25916ABFampsms=DD07AA2ECD4290A6amps=75B6D5CAE2316449
bull httpstaiwantodaytwnewsphpunit=15amppost=129165
bull httpstaiwantodaytwnewsphpunit=2amppost=129218
bull httpwwwemicgovtwengindexphpcode=listampids=73
Topic 4 Social Media Response
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Xin MaErica C FischerMikael Gartner
22
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Number of times taiwanearthquake occurred on twitter over time (time is in PST)
Data from wwwhashtagsorg and is based off of a sample of 1 of twitter users
References Reference 1 Reference 2 Reference 3
23
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Referenceshttpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ 24
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References Reference 1 httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ Reference 2 httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999 25
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response Facebook Page of the National Fire Agency Ministry of Interior
Update of Rescue Effort As of Feb7 2018 at 2200 Taiwan TimeDeath and Missing 7 dead 260 injured 67 missing
Evacuated 830 evacuated 560 sheltered
Utilities Electricity 2008 households lost 1822 households repaired 186 households awaiting order from officialsHydro 40000 households lost 8442 households repaired 31558 households waitingCity Cable 0 casesBase Station 70 damaged 54 repaired 16 repair by Feb 9th
Gas 0 cases
Building Damages Emergency Evaluation 4 red tag 0 yellow tag
Transportation National Highway 0 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureProvincial Highway 0 disruption 3 emergency rehabilitation 1 closureCounty Roads 2 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureTaiwan High Speed Rail Normal OperationTaiwan Railroad Normal Operation Disruption in Hualian Port branch (Cargo transport)Seaair transport Normal
School Damages 132 schools 65230000 TWB (2200000 USD) Farm Land lost 0
Response Personnel
Army 661 head countPoliceFire Department 1085 head count 20 rescue dogs 295 vehicles 80 air vehicles
26
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Links to key media articles discussing Social Media Response
bull httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ
bull httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999
Topic 5 Lifelines VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeJi Su Lee
Nicole Paul
27
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Roads showed large cracksbuckled hindering traffic flow
bull National Fire Agency said 40000 people were without water (Hualien has a population of 350000)
bull Water supply was restored to almost 5000 homes by noon the day of the earthquake
bull Shoufeng Yanliao area of Shoufeng also suffered a pipeline rupture (affecting ~100 households)
bull Taishui Company (water supplier) is setting up water storage buckets for distribution
bull Reports showing 600-2000 people were left without powerbull Power was restored to almost 1700 homes by noon the day of the earthquakebull Many of the remaining power outages are located near buildings that have
collapsedbull Difficult to repairrestore as priority is given to recovery efforts at fallen
buildings
28
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquake
httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
29
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
Links to key media articles discussing Hualien
bull httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquakebull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-
idUSKBN1FR08Ibull httpswwwcnncom20180207asiataiwan-earthquake-hualien-intlindexhtmlbull httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
Topic 6 Aftershocks VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeDominga Sanchez
Eytan Fiszman
30
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Series of strong aftershocks followed 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan(13)
bull The USGS records show that at least 14 aftershocks (above 41 magnitude) followed the 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan which interrupted search rescues(1)
bull This includes a 54 magnitude 15 km depth on Feb 6 at 191528 (UTC) and 57 magnitude 19 km depth on Feb 7 at 152131 (UTC) (1 2)
References1 httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtml2 httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmap3 httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377 31
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull MI 44 Hualien aftershock 8km depth 0502 local time (21102 UTC) ~4km W of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien City
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin
32
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
bull MI 47 Hualien aftershock 6km depth 1913 local time (1113 UTC) ~9km ENE of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien CityLargest aftershock in 6 amp frac12 hours
Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull ldquo3 days in Taiwan seismogram from Teipei M61 (yellow) M64(magenta) and many aftershocks (and foreshocks)rdquo(12)
References1 httpstwittercomALomaxNet
2 httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plot33
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Credit Twitter Feed Anthony Lomax ALomaxNet
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Rescue workers rushed Wednesday from a damaged hotel during one of many aftershocks CreditTyrone SiuReuters
References1 httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml2 httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Q 34
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Residents take shelter at a local stadium after an earthquake in Hualien Taiwan February 7 2018 Picture taken February 7 2018 CreditTyrone SiuReuters
More than 800 people sought refuge in shelters overnight many too scared to stay in their homes as aftershocks stirred panic (2)
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Twitter feeds
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin 35
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
36
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Links to key media articles discussing Aftershocks
Referencesbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletinbull httpstwittercomALomaxNetbull httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-
03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plotbull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Qbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377
Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Paolo ZimmaroXin Ma
Manny Hakhamaneshi37
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) Hotel
Seismically-induced settlements
Significant tilt
Building located next to a river (protected by levees)
Likely founded on alluvial deposits
Speculation of liquefaction and lateral spreading
Potential area for physical reconnaissance
Research surface evidence of liquefaction during VERT long-term response
References google earth pro nytcom (New York Times) 38
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) HotelSeismically-induced settlements
Significant tiltBuilding located next to a river (protected by levees)Likely founded on alluvial depositsLiquefaction Surface evidencesCrack on road way away from building
Lateral displacementFounded on top of older water irrigation systems which was filled for the construction
References1cnacomtw 2httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htm3httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96 39
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Figure Left Damage location in relation to Mellun Fault
bull Possible reconnaissance location along fault line
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 40
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Rockfall has been observed in Su-Hau Highway and Hualien Bridge
bull The course of the Li Wu river is the alignment of the Central Cross Island Highway the most important road linking the east and west coasts of Taiwan The west end of this road was profoundly damaged during the 1999 Chi Chi Earthquake This area is very prone to Landslide and Rockfall The one image available today on the right shows multiple small detachments This area can be a good site for potential future reconnaissance efforts Considerable effort has been put to make this road more resilient to rockfall If this indeed is the case then it will serve as a major triumph for engineers
41
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Central Cross Island Highway - Toroko Gorge
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Taiwan Railroad Hualien Stationbull Crack on the platform what is the causebull Underground water pipe broke causing floodingbull Broken Railtrack
References1httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews23348412httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html 42
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull Marshal Hotelbull Crack observed on roadbull Potential for Liquefaction shall be studied
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Four mid-rise buildings in Hualien severely damaged
2 Yun Men Tsui Ti commercial and residential complex1
- Reported to be constructed in 1999
3 Two partially collapsed buildings on Guosheng Street in Hualien1
- National Shengliu Street No 41 (about 10F) residential tilt2
- Ground floor collapsed2
References1httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives201802082003687283 10
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
3 Guosheng 6th Street buildings
A Platinum Twin Star (白金雙星) Building on Guosheng 6th Street
- Reinforced concrete- 7 storied building (US = 8 storied)- Approximately 65rsquo x 145rsquo
References- httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358134- httpstwappledailycomnewrealtime201802081294492 11
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
BEFORE
AFTER
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
3 Guosheng 6th Street buildings
B Wu-ju-wu-shu (吾居吾宿) Building on Guosheng 6th Street
- Reinforced concrete- 8 storied building (US = 9 storied)
3 Additional stories visible- Approximately 30rsquo x 55rsquo
References- httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358134- httpnewsltncomtwnewssocietybreakingnews2335359 12
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
BEFORE
AFTER
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
4 Marshal Grand Hotel (統帥大飯店) - 10 Storey 270 Room123
bull Bottom two stories crushed due to earthquake
bull 29 trapped in building due to collapse of the bottom stories (softweak story mechanism)
bull Opened in 19774
References1httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429669162httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780603httpsnewsdetikcomfoto-newsd-3853915foto-bangunan-rusak-dan-miring-setelah-gempa-64-sr-guncang-taiwan2share_top4httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 13
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
Before the earthquake
After the earthquake
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Prosecutorrsquos office obtaining building drawings for collapsed and partially collapsed buildings to look into negligence1
bull Buildings built before 1999 are based on an old seismic design specification2
bull The government promotes earthquake-resistant reinforcement of old private buildings but there has been stagnation because2
bull The public cannot agree
bull Seismic mitigation is more than demolish and rebuild it includes seismic retrofit and strengthening
bull It is not easy to reach a consensus on demolition and reconstruction or comprehensive reinforcement
bull It is recommended to carry out initial stage reinforcement to rule out the weak bottom damage mechanism
References1httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives2018020820036872832httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 14
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
15
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
Links to key media articles discussing Buildings
bull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlsmid=tw-nytimesampsmtyp=cur
bull httpswwwtheguardiancomworldvideo2018feb07taiwan-earthquake-leaves-tall-building-on-dangerous-lean-videoutm_source=feedburneramputm_medium=twitteramputm_campaign=Feed3A+co2FwCIn+28World+news+and+comment+from+the+Guardian+7C+guardiancouk29
bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42966916
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358134
bull httpwwwepochtimescomgb1826n10120006htm
Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Aacutengel Peacuterez-IrizarryMikael Gartner
16
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
VICTIMS
bull The latest statistics from the Central Emergency Operation Center (CEOC) confirm 9 dead 25 missing and 269 injured Furthermore 30 foreigners reported injured 196 rescued from Yun Men Tsui Ti Building and 3 other buildings
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
bull USAR efforts ongoing at 4 collapse site Yun Men Tsui Ti (雲門翠堤) building Marshal Hotel (統帥大飯店) and 2 others in Hualien
bull ~420 search-and-rescue (SAR) personnel 20 SAR dogs from more than 17 counties and cities were involved in the rescue operations 750 police and firefighters and teams of excavators
bull The Ministry of National Defense established temporary command headquarters in Hualien City to coordinate SAR efforts being carried out by the ROC armed forces National Airborne Services Corps and National Fire and Police agencies This involves 661 military personnel 13 air crews 595 firefighters and 522 police according to the CEOC
17
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
bull Rescue and recovery efforts are taking place in three stages bull First - providing medical care and shelter for those affected while searching
for the missingbull Second - restoring key utilities and infrastructure such as power gas and
water linesbull Third - inspecting roads and bridges to assess safety and minimize further
damage
bull US$102 million in funding is to be made immediately available to the local government for emergency housing programs
18
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
NATIONAL USAR CHALLENGES
bull Several Tilting Buildings Yun Men Tsui Ti Building Challenged USAR Teams Steel supports to prop listing building started sliding Use of ladders lowhigh angle rescues and cranes
bull Rain cold wave and night operations hampering rescue efforts (RainCold may also impact victim survivability)
NGO Response
bull Taiwan Red Crossrsquos fourth rescue team (27 volunteers) mobilized to provide temporary shelter at Hualien Arena and Chung Hua Elementary school The relief team of Taichung branch (45 volunteers) has arrived
bull Red Cross Disaster Relief Team delivered thermal sensors optical detectors and other rescue equipment to rescue
INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE
bull Taiwan rejected the aid offered by China for the rescue efforts
bull Singapore indicated it ldquostands readyrdquo to provide assistance
bull UN OCHA has not activated Virtual OSOCC discussion of event as ldquoBreaking Emergencyrdquo for International USAR teams to communicate and coordinate
19
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
HOSPITALS HEALTH EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE
bull Sources mention a damaged and tilting military hospital
bull The Ministry of Health and Welfare will coordinate medical resources and arrangements are in place with the county government for temporary accommodation
bull Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital the Army 805 Hospital Mennonite Hospital Buli Hualien Hospital all started preparations for large number of injuries (3rd Handling Report of 0206 Earthquake Disaster)
SHELTERING amp WASH
bull Damaged Homes amp Concerned Residents - temporary shelters being provided
bull 800 people went to bed in shelters on Wednesday nearly 500 at the Hualien Gymnasium and more than 300 at the Chunghwa Primary School Sheltering at a Newly Built Baseball Stadium
bull 31000 households without water according to National Emergency Management Office
WATERGASPOWER Emergency Response
bull Officials checking quake-hit areas for damage to water and gas pipes and power lines to prevent the occurrence of secondary disasters
20
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
21
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Links to key media articles discussing Hospitals Emergency Response
bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42966916
bull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-idUSKBN1FR08I
bull httpswwwexpresscouknewsworld915511taiwan-earthquake-damage-two-dead-150-missing-hospital-Taipei-Hualian-ring-of-fire
bull httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives201802082003687282
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358340
bull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml
bull httpabcnewsgocomInternationalrescuers-scramble-find-dozens-people-trapped-earthquake-killsstoryid=52901523
bull httpswwwcbsnewscomnewstaiwan-earthquake-today-hualien-city-live-updates-2018-02-06
bull httpwwwredcrossorgtwenglishindexjsp
bull httpswwwwashingtonpostcomworldasia_pacificstrong-earthquake-rattles-east-coast-of-taiwan20180206d63afbd2-0b62-11e8-998c-96deb18cca19_storyhtmlutm_term=49e698f2b2ec
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358630
bull httpswwwchannelnewsasiacomnewssingaporetaiwan-earthquake-hualien-no-singaporeans-injured-9936858
bull httpsenglisheygovtwNews_Content2aspxn=8262ED7A25916ABFampsms=DD07AA2ECD4290A6amps=75B6D5CAE2316449
bull httpstaiwantodaytwnewsphpunit=15amppost=129165
bull httpstaiwantodaytwnewsphpunit=2amppost=129218
bull httpwwwemicgovtwengindexphpcode=listampids=73
Topic 4 Social Media Response
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Xin MaErica C FischerMikael Gartner
22
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Number of times taiwanearthquake occurred on twitter over time (time is in PST)
Data from wwwhashtagsorg and is based off of a sample of 1 of twitter users
References Reference 1 Reference 2 Reference 3
23
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Referenceshttpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ 24
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References Reference 1 httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ Reference 2 httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999 25
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response Facebook Page of the National Fire Agency Ministry of Interior
Update of Rescue Effort As of Feb7 2018 at 2200 Taiwan TimeDeath and Missing 7 dead 260 injured 67 missing
Evacuated 830 evacuated 560 sheltered
Utilities Electricity 2008 households lost 1822 households repaired 186 households awaiting order from officialsHydro 40000 households lost 8442 households repaired 31558 households waitingCity Cable 0 casesBase Station 70 damaged 54 repaired 16 repair by Feb 9th
Gas 0 cases
Building Damages Emergency Evaluation 4 red tag 0 yellow tag
Transportation National Highway 0 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureProvincial Highway 0 disruption 3 emergency rehabilitation 1 closureCounty Roads 2 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureTaiwan High Speed Rail Normal OperationTaiwan Railroad Normal Operation Disruption in Hualian Port branch (Cargo transport)Seaair transport Normal
School Damages 132 schools 65230000 TWB (2200000 USD) Farm Land lost 0
Response Personnel
Army 661 head countPoliceFire Department 1085 head count 20 rescue dogs 295 vehicles 80 air vehicles
26
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Links to key media articles discussing Social Media Response
bull httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ
bull httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999
Topic 5 Lifelines VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeJi Su Lee
Nicole Paul
27
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Roads showed large cracksbuckled hindering traffic flow
bull National Fire Agency said 40000 people were without water (Hualien has a population of 350000)
bull Water supply was restored to almost 5000 homes by noon the day of the earthquake
bull Shoufeng Yanliao area of Shoufeng also suffered a pipeline rupture (affecting ~100 households)
bull Taishui Company (water supplier) is setting up water storage buckets for distribution
bull Reports showing 600-2000 people were left without powerbull Power was restored to almost 1700 homes by noon the day of the earthquakebull Many of the remaining power outages are located near buildings that have
collapsedbull Difficult to repairrestore as priority is given to recovery efforts at fallen
buildings
28
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquake
httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
29
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
Links to key media articles discussing Hualien
bull httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquakebull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-
idUSKBN1FR08Ibull httpswwwcnncom20180207asiataiwan-earthquake-hualien-intlindexhtmlbull httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
Topic 6 Aftershocks VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeDominga Sanchez
Eytan Fiszman
30
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Series of strong aftershocks followed 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan(13)
bull The USGS records show that at least 14 aftershocks (above 41 magnitude) followed the 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan which interrupted search rescues(1)
bull This includes a 54 magnitude 15 km depth on Feb 6 at 191528 (UTC) and 57 magnitude 19 km depth on Feb 7 at 152131 (UTC) (1 2)
References1 httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtml2 httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmap3 httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377 31
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull MI 44 Hualien aftershock 8km depth 0502 local time (21102 UTC) ~4km W of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien City
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin
32
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
bull MI 47 Hualien aftershock 6km depth 1913 local time (1113 UTC) ~9km ENE of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien CityLargest aftershock in 6 amp frac12 hours
Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull ldquo3 days in Taiwan seismogram from Teipei M61 (yellow) M64(magenta) and many aftershocks (and foreshocks)rdquo(12)
References1 httpstwittercomALomaxNet
2 httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plot33
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Credit Twitter Feed Anthony Lomax ALomaxNet
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Rescue workers rushed Wednesday from a damaged hotel during one of many aftershocks CreditTyrone SiuReuters
References1 httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml2 httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Q 34
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Residents take shelter at a local stadium after an earthquake in Hualien Taiwan February 7 2018 Picture taken February 7 2018 CreditTyrone SiuReuters
More than 800 people sought refuge in shelters overnight many too scared to stay in their homes as aftershocks stirred panic (2)
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Twitter feeds
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin 35
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
36
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Links to key media articles discussing Aftershocks
Referencesbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletinbull httpstwittercomALomaxNetbull httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-
03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plotbull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Qbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377
Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Paolo ZimmaroXin Ma
Manny Hakhamaneshi37
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) Hotel
Seismically-induced settlements
Significant tilt
Building located next to a river (protected by levees)
Likely founded on alluvial deposits
Speculation of liquefaction and lateral spreading
Potential area for physical reconnaissance
Research surface evidence of liquefaction during VERT long-term response
References google earth pro nytcom (New York Times) 38
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) HotelSeismically-induced settlements
Significant tiltBuilding located next to a river (protected by levees)Likely founded on alluvial depositsLiquefaction Surface evidencesCrack on road way away from building
Lateral displacementFounded on top of older water irrigation systems which was filled for the construction
References1cnacomtw 2httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htm3httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96 39
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Figure Left Damage location in relation to Mellun Fault
bull Possible reconnaissance location along fault line
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 40
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Rockfall has been observed in Su-Hau Highway and Hualien Bridge
bull The course of the Li Wu river is the alignment of the Central Cross Island Highway the most important road linking the east and west coasts of Taiwan The west end of this road was profoundly damaged during the 1999 Chi Chi Earthquake This area is very prone to Landslide and Rockfall The one image available today on the right shows multiple small detachments This area can be a good site for potential future reconnaissance efforts Considerable effort has been put to make this road more resilient to rockfall If this indeed is the case then it will serve as a major triumph for engineers
41
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Central Cross Island Highway - Toroko Gorge
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Taiwan Railroad Hualien Stationbull Crack on the platform what is the causebull Underground water pipe broke causing floodingbull Broken Railtrack
References1httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews23348412httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html 42
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull Marshal Hotelbull Crack observed on roadbull Potential for Liquefaction shall be studied
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
3 Guosheng 6th Street buildings
A Platinum Twin Star (白金雙星) Building on Guosheng 6th Street
- Reinforced concrete- 7 storied building (US = 8 storied)- Approximately 65rsquo x 145rsquo
References- httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358134- httpstwappledailycomnewrealtime201802081294492 11
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
BEFORE
AFTER
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
3 Guosheng 6th Street buildings
B Wu-ju-wu-shu (吾居吾宿) Building on Guosheng 6th Street
- Reinforced concrete- 8 storied building (US = 9 storied)
3 Additional stories visible- Approximately 30rsquo x 55rsquo
References- httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358134- httpnewsltncomtwnewssocietybreakingnews2335359 12
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
BEFORE
AFTER
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
4 Marshal Grand Hotel (統帥大飯店) - 10 Storey 270 Room123
bull Bottom two stories crushed due to earthquake
bull 29 trapped in building due to collapse of the bottom stories (softweak story mechanism)
bull Opened in 19774
References1httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429669162httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780603httpsnewsdetikcomfoto-newsd-3853915foto-bangunan-rusak-dan-miring-setelah-gempa-64-sr-guncang-taiwan2share_top4httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 13
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
Before the earthquake
After the earthquake
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Prosecutorrsquos office obtaining building drawings for collapsed and partially collapsed buildings to look into negligence1
bull Buildings built before 1999 are based on an old seismic design specification2
bull The government promotes earthquake-resistant reinforcement of old private buildings but there has been stagnation because2
bull The public cannot agree
bull Seismic mitigation is more than demolish and rebuild it includes seismic retrofit and strengthening
bull It is not easy to reach a consensus on demolition and reconstruction or comprehensive reinforcement
bull It is recommended to carry out initial stage reinforcement to rule out the weak bottom damage mechanism
References1httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives2018020820036872832httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 14
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
15
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
Links to key media articles discussing Buildings
bull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlsmid=tw-nytimesampsmtyp=cur
bull httpswwwtheguardiancomworldvideo2018feb07taiwan-earthquake-leaves-tall-building-on-dangerous-lean-videoutm_source=feedburneramputm_medium=twitteramputm_campaign=Feed3A+co2FwCIn+28World+news+and+comment+from+the+Guardian+7C+guardiancouk29
bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42966916
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358134
bull httpwwwepochtimescomgb1826n10120006htm
Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Aacutengel Peacuterez-IrizarryMikael Gartner
16
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
VICTIMS
bull The latest statistics from the Central Emergency Operation Center (CEOC) confirm 9 dead 25 missing and 269 injured Furthermore 30 foreigners reported injured 196 rescued from Yun Men Tsui Ti Building and 3 other buildings
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
bull USAR efforts ongoing at 4 collapse site Yun Men Tsui Ti (雲門翠堤) building Marshal Hotel (統帥大飯店) and 2 others in Hualien
bull ~420 search-and-rescue (SAR) personnel 20 SAR dogs from more than 17 counties and cities were involved in the rescue operations 750 police and firefighters and teams of excavators
bull The Ministry of National Defense established temporary command headquarters in Hualien City to coordinate SAR efforts being carried out by the ROC armed forces National Airborne Services Corps and National Fire and Police agencies This involves 661 military personnel 13 air crews 595 firefighters and 522 police according to the CEOC
17
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
bull Rescue and recovery efforts are taking place in three stages bull First - providing medical care and shelter for those affected while searching
for the missingbull Second - restoring key utilities and infrastructure such as power gas and
water linesbull Third - inspecting roads and bridges to assess safety and minimize further
damage
bull US$102 million in funding is to be made immediately available to the local government for emergency housing programs
18
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
NATIONAL USAR CHALLENGES
bull Several Tilting Buildings Yun Men Tsui Ti Building Challenged USAR Teams Steel supports to prop listing building started sliding Use of ladders lowhigh angle rescues and cranes
bull Rain cold wave and night operations hampering rescue efforts (RainCold may also impact victim survivability)
NGO Response
bull Taiwan Red Crossrsquos fourth rescue team (27 volunteers) mobilized to provide temporary shelter at Hualien Arena and Chung Hua Elementary school The relief team of Taichung branch (45 volunteers) has arrived
bull Red Cross Disaster Relief Team delivered thermal sensors optical detectors and other rescue equipment to rescue
INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE
bull Taiwan rejected the aid offered by China for the rescue efforts
bull Singapore indicated it ldquostands readyrdquo to provide assistance
bull UN OCHA has not activated Virtual OSOCC discussion of event as ldquoBreaking Emergencyrdquo for International USAR teams to communicate and coordinate
19
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
HOSPITALS HEALTH EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE
bull Sources mention a damaged and tilting military hospital
bull The Ministry of Health and Welfare will coordinate medical resources and arrangements are in place with the county government for temporary accommodation
bull Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital the Army 805 Hospital Mennonite Hospital Buli Hualien Hospital all started preparations for large number of injuries (3rd Handling Report of 0206 Earthquake Disaster)
SHELTERING amp WASH
bull Damaged Homes amp Concerned Residents - temporary shelters being provided
bull 800 people went to bed in shelters on Wednesday nearly 500 at the Hualien Gymnasium and more than 300 at the Chunghwa Primary School Sheltering at a Newly Built Baseball Stadium
bull 31000 households without water according to National Emergency Management Office
WATERGASPOWER Emergency Response
bull Officials checking quake-hit areas for damage to water and gas pipes and power lines to prevent the occurrence of secondary disasters
20
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
21
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Links to key media articles discussing Hospitals Emergency Response
bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42966916
bull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-idUSKBN1FR08I
bull httpswwwexpresscouknewsworld915511taiwan-earthquake-damage-two-dead-150-missing-hospital-Taipei-Hualian-ring-of-fire
bull httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives201802082003687282
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358340
bull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml
bull httpabcnewsgocomInternationalrescuers-scramble-find-dozens-people-trapped-earthquake-killsstoryid=52901523
bull httpswwwcbsnewscomnewstaiwan-earthquake-today-hualien-city-live-updates-2018-02-06
bull httpwwwredcrossorgtwenglishindexjsp
bull httpswwwwashingtonpostcomworldasia_pacificstrong-earthquake-rattles-east-coast-of-taiwan20180206d63afbd2-0b62-11e8-998c-96deb18cca19_storyhtmlutm_term=49e698f2b2ec
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358630
bull httpswwwchannelnewsasiacomnewssingaporetaiwan-earthquake-hualien-no-singaporeans-injured-9936858
bull httpsenglisheygovtwNews_Content2aspxn=8262ED7A25916ABFampsms=DD07AA2ECD4290A6amps=75B6D5CAE2316449
bull httpstaiwantodaytwnewsphpunit=15amppost=129165
bull httpstaiwantodaytwnewsphpunit=2amppost=129218
bull httpwwwemicgovtwengindexphpcode=listampids=73
Topic 4 Social Media Response
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Xin MaErica C FischerMikael Gartner
22
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Number of times taiwanearthquake occurred on twitter over time (time is in PST)
Data from wwwhashtagsorg and is based off of a sample of 1 of twitter users
References Reference 1 Reference 2 Reference 3
23
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Referenceshttpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ 24
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References Reference 1 httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ Reference 2 httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999 25
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response Facebook Page of the National Fire Agency Ministry of Interior
Update of Rescue Effort As of Feb7 2018 at 2200 Taiwan TimeDeath and Missing 7 dead 260 injured 67 missing
Evacuated 830 evacuated 560 sheltered
Utilities Electricity 2008 households lost 1822 households repaired 186 households awaiting order from officialsHydro 40000 households lost 8442 households repaired 31558 households waitingCity Cable 0 casesBase Station 70 damaged 54 repaired 16 repair by Feb 9th
Gas 0 cases
Building Damages Emergency Evaluation 4 red tag 0 yellow tag
Transportation National Highway 0 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureProvincial Highway 0 disruption 3 emergency rehabilitation 1 closureCounty Roads 2 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureTaiwan High Speed Rail Normal OperationTaiwan Railroad Normal Operation Disruption in Hualian Port branch (Cargo transport)Seaair transport Normal
School Damages 132 schools 65230000 TWB (2200000 USD) Farm Land lost 0
Response Personnel
Army 661 head countPoliceFire Department 1085 head count 20 rescue dogs 295 vehicles 80 air vehicles
26
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Links to key media articles discussing Social Media Response
bull httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ
bull httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999
Topic 5 Lifelines VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeJi Su Lee
Nicole Paul
27
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Roads showed large cracksbuckled hindering traffic flow
bull National Fire Agency said 40000 people were without water (Hualien has a population of 350000)
bull Water supply was restored to almost 5000 homes by noon the day of the earthquake
bull Shoufeng Yanliao area of Shoufeng also suffered a pipeline rupture (affecting ~100 households)
bull Taishui Company (water supplier) is setting up water storage buckets for distribution
bull Reports showing 600-2000 people were left without powerbull Power was restored to almost 1700 homes by noon the day of the earthquakebull Many of the remaining power outages are located near buildings that have
collapsedbull Difficult to repairrestore as priority is given to recovery efforts at fallen
buildings
28
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquake
httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
29
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
Links to key media articles discussing Hualien
bull httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquakebull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-
idUSKBN1FR08Ibull httpswwwcnncom20180207asiataiwan-earthquake-hualien-intlindexhtmlbull httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
Topic 6 Aftershocks VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeDominga Sanchez
Eytan Fiszman
30
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Series of strong aftershocks followed 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan(13)
bull The USGS records show that at least 14 aftershocks (above 41 magnitude) followed the 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan which interrupted search rescues(1)
bull This includes a 54 magnitude 15 km depth on Feb 6 at 191528 (UTC) and 57 magnitude 19 km depth on Feb 7 at 152131 (UTC) (1 2)
References1 httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtml2 httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmap3 httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377 31
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull MI 44 Hualien aftershock 8km depth 0502 local time (21102 UTC) ~4km W of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien City
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin
32
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
bull MI 47 Hualien aftershock 6km depth 1913 local time (1113 UTC) ~9km ENE of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien CityLargest aftershock in 6 amp frac12 hours
Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull ldquo3 days in Taiwan seismogram from Teipei M61 (yellow) M64(magenta) and many aftershocks (and foreshocks)rdquo(12)
References1 httpstwittercomALomaxNet
2 httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plot33
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Credit Twitter Feed Anthony Lomax ALomaxNet
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Rescue workers rushed Wednesday from a damaged hotel during one of many aftershocks CreditTyrone SiuReuters
References1 httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml2 httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Q 34
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Residents take shelter at a local stadium after an earthquake in Hualien Taiwan February 7 2018 Picture taken February 7 2018 CreditTyrone SiuReuters
More than 800 people sought refuge in shelters overnight many too scared to stay in their homes as aftershocks stirred panic (2)
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Twitter feeds
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin 35
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
36
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Links to key media articles discussing Aftershocks
Referencesbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletinbull httpstwittercomALomaxNetbull httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-
03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plotbull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Qbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377
Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Paolo ZimmaroXin Ma
Manny Hakhamaneshi37
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) Hotel
Seismically-induced settlements
Significant tilt
Building located next to a river (protected by levees)
Likely founded on alluvial deposits
Speculation of liquefaction and lateral spreading
Potential area for physical reconnaissance
Research surface evidence of liquefaction during VERT long-term response
References google earth pro nytcom (New York Times) 38
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) HotelSeismically-induced settlements
Significant tiltBuilding located next to a river (protected by levees)Likely founded on alluvial depositsLiquefaction Surface evidencesCrack on road way away from building
Lateral displacementFounded on top of older water irrigation systems which was filled for the construction
References1cnacomtw 2httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htm3httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96 39
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Figure Left Damage location in relation to Mellun Fault
bull Possible reconnaissance location along fault line
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 40
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Rockfall has been observed in Su-Hau Highway and Hualien Bridge
bull The course of the Li Wu river is the alignment of the Central Cross Island Highway the most important road linking the east and west coasts of Taiwan The west end of this road was profoundly damaged during the 1999 Chi Chi Earthquake This area is very prone to Landslide and Rockfall The one image available today on the right shows multiple small detachments This area can be a good site for potential future reconnaissance efforts Considerable effort has been put to make this road more resilient to rockfall If this indeed is the case then it will serve as a major triumph for engineers
41
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Central Cross Island Highway - Toroko Gorge
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Taiwan Railroad Hualien Stationbull Crack on the platform what is the causebull Underground water pipe broke causing floodingbull Broken Railtrack
References1httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews23348412httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html 42
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull Marshal Hotelbull Crack observed on roadbull Potential for Liquefaction shall be studied
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
3 Guosheng 6th Street buildings
B Wu-ju-wu-shu (吾居吾宿) Building on Guosheng 6th Street
- Reinforced concrete- 8 storied building (US = 9 storied)
3 Additional stories visible- Approximately 30rsquo x 55rsquo
References- httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358134- httpnewsltncomtwnewssocietybreakingnews2335359 12
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
BEFORE
AFTER
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
4 Marshal Grand Hotel (統帥大飯店) - 10 Storey 270 Room123
bull Bottom two stories crushed due to earthquake
bull 29 trapped in building due to collapse of the bottom stories (softweak story mechanism)
bull Opened in 19774
References1httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429669162httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780603httpsnewsdetikcomfoto-newsd-3853915foto-bangunan-rusak-dan-miring-setelah-gempa-64-sr-guncang-taiwan2share_top4httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 13
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
Before the earthquake
After the earthquake
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Prosecutorrsquos office obtaining building drawings for collapsed and partially collapsed buildings to look into negligence1
bull Buildings built before 1999 are based on an old seismic design specification2
bull The government promotes earthquake-resistant reinforcement of old private buildings but there has been stagnation because2
bull The public cannot agree
bull Seismic mitigation is more than demolish and rebuild it includes seismic retrofit and strengthening
bull It is not easy to reach a consensus on demolition and reconstruction or comprehensive reinforcement
bull It is recommended to carry out initial stage reinforcement to rule out the weak bottom damage mechanism
References1httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives2018020820036872832httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 14
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
15
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
Links to key media articles discussing Buildings
bull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlsmid=tw-nytimesampsmtyp=cur
bull httpswwwtheguardiancomworldvideo2018feb07taiwan-earthquake-leaves-tall-building-on-dangerous-lean-videoutm_source=feedburneramputm_medium=twitteramputm_campaign=Feed3A+co2FwCIn+28World+news+and+comment+from+the+Guardian+7C+guardiancouk29
bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42966916
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358134
bull httpwwwepochtimescomgb1826n10120006htm
Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Aacutengel Peacuterez-IrizarryMikael Gartner
16
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
VICTIMS
bull The latest statistics from the Central Emergency Operation Center (CEOC) confirm 9 dead 25 missing and 269 injured Furthermore 30 foreigners reported injured 196 rescued from Yun Men Tsui Ti Building and 3 other buildings
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
bull USAR efforts ongoing at 4 collapse site Yun Men Tsui Ti (雲門翠堤) building Marshal Hotel (統帥大飯店) and 2 others in Hualien
bull ~420 search-and-rescue (SAR) personnel 20 SAR dogs from more than 17 counties and cities were involved in the rescue operations 750 police and firefighters and teams of excavators
bull The Ministry of National Defense established temporary command headquarters in Hualien City to coordinate SAR efforts being carried out by the ROC armed forces National Airborne Services Corps and National Fire and Police agencies This involves 661 military personnel 13 air crews 595 firefighters and 522 police according to the CEOC
17
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
bull Rescue and recovery efforts are taking place in three stages bull First - providing medical care and shelter for those affected while searching
for the missingbull Second - restoring key utilities and infrastructure such as power gas and
water linesbull Third - inspecting roads and bridges to assess safety and minimize further
damage
bull US$102 million in funding is to be made immediately available to the local government for emergency housing programs
18
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
NATIONAL USAR CHALLENGES
bull Several Tilting Buildings Yun Men Tsui Ti Building Challenged USAR Teams Steel supports to prop listing building started sliding Use of ladders lowhigh angle rescues and cranes
bull Rain cold wave and night operations hampering rescue efforts (RainCold may also impact victim survivability)
NGO Response
bull Taiwan Red Crossrsquos fourth rescue team (27 volunteers) mobilized to provide temporary shelter at Hualien Arena and Chung Hua Elementary school The relief team of Taichung branch (45 volunteers) has arrived
bull Red Cross Disaster Relief Team delivered thermal sensors optical detectors and other rescue equipment to rescue
INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE
bull Taiwan rejected the aid offered by China for the rescue efforts
bull Singapore indicated it ldquostands readyrdquo to provide assistance
bull UN OCHA has not activated Virtual OSOCC discussion of event as ldquoBreaking Emergencyrdquo for International USAR teams to communicate and coordinate
19
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
HOSPITALS HEALTH EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE
bull Sources mention a damaged and tilting military hospital
bull The Ministry of Health and Welfare will coordinate medical resources and arrangements are in place with the county government for temporary accommodation
bull Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital the Army 805 Hospital Mennonite Hospital Buli Hualien Hospital all started preparations for large number of injuries (3rd Handling Report of 0206 Earthquake Disaster)
SHELTERING amp WASH
bull Damaged Homes amp Concerned Residents - temporary shelters being provided
bull 800 people went to bed in shelters on Wednesday nearly 500 at the Hualien Gymnasium and more than 300 at the Chunghwa Primary School Sheltering at a Newly Built Baseball Stadium
bull 31000 households without water according to National Emergency Management Office
WATERGASPOWER Emergency Response
bull Officials checking quake-hit areas for damage to water and gas pipes and power lines to prevent the occurrence of secondary disasters
20
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
21
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Links to key media articles discussing Hospitals Emergency Response
bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42966916
bull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-idUSKBN1FR08I
bull httpswwwexpresscouknewsworld915511taiwan-earthquake-damage-two-dead-150-missing-hospital-Taipei-Hualian-ring-of-fire
bull httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives201802082003687282
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358340
bull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml
bull httpabcnewsgocomInternationalrescuers-scramble-find-dozens-people-trapped-earthquake-killsstoryid=52901523
bull httpswwwcbsnewscomnewstaiwan-earthquake-today-hualien-city-live-updates-2018-02-06
bull httpwwwredcrossorgtwenglishindexjsp
bull httpswwwwashingtonpostcomworldasia_pacificstrong-earthquake-rattles-east-coast-of-taiwan20180206d63afbd2-0b62-11e8-998c-96deb18cca19_storyhtmlutm_term=49e698f2b2ec
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358630
bull httpswwwchannelnewsasiacomnewssingaporetaiwan-earthquake-hualien-no-singaporeans-injured-9936858
bull httpsenglisheygovtwNews_Content2aspxn=8262ED7A25916ABFampsms=DD07AA2ECD4290A6amps=75B6D5CAE2316449
bull httpstaiwantodaytwnewsphpunit=15amppost=129165
bull httpstaiwantodaytwnewsphpunit=2amppost=129218
bull httpwwwemicgovtwengindexphpcode=listampids=73
Topic 4 Social Media Response
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Xin MaErica C FischerMikael Gartner
22
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Number of times taiwanearthquake occurred on twitter over time (time is in PST)
Data from wwwhashtagsorg and is based off of a sample of 1 of twitter users
References Reference 1 Reference 2 Reference 3
23
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Referenceshttpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ 24
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References Reference 1 httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ Reference 2 httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999 25
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response Facebook Page of the National Fire Agency Ministry of Interior
Update of Rescue Effort As of Feb7 2018 at 2200 Taiwan TimeDeath and Missing 7 dead 260 injured 67 missing
Evacuated 830 evacuated 560 sheltered
Utilities Electricity 2008 households lost 1822 households repaired 186 households awaiting order from officialsHydro 40000 households lost 8442 households repaired 31558 households waitingCity Cable 0 casesBase Station 70 damaged 54 repaired 16 repair by Feb 9th
Gas 0 cases
Building Damages Emergency Evaluation 4 red tag 0 yellow tag
Transportation National Highway 0 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureProvincial Highway 0 disruption 3 emergency rehabilitation 1 closureCounty Roads 2 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureTaiwan High Speed Rail Normal OperationTaiwan Railroad Normal Operation Disruption in Hualian Port branch (Cargo transport)Seaair transport Normal
School Damages 132 schools 65230000 TWB (2200000 USD) Farm Land lost 0
Response Personnel
Army 661 head countPoliceFire Department 1085 head count 20 rescue dogs 295 vehicles 80 air vehicles
26
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Links to key media articles discussing Social Media Response
bull httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ
bull httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999
Topic 5 Lifelines VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeJi Su Lee
Nicole Paul
27
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Roads showed large cracksbuckled hindering traffic flow
bull National Fire Agency said 40000 people were without water (Hualien has a population of 350000)
bull Water supply was restored to almost 5000 homes by noon the day of the earthquake
bull Shoufeng Yanliao area of Shoufeng also suffered a pipeline rupture (affecting ~100 households)
bull Taishui Company (water supplier) is setting up water storage buckets for distribution
bull Reports showing 600-2000 people were left without powerbull Power was restored to almost 1700 homes by noon the day of the earthquakebull Many of the remaining power outages are located near buildings that have
collapsedbull Difficult to repairrestore as priority is given to recovery efforts at fallen
buildings
28
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquake
httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
29
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
Links to key media articles discussing Hualien
bull httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquakebull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-
idUSKBN1FR08Ibull httpswwwcnncom20180207asiataiwan-earthquake-hualien-intlindexhtmlbull httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
Topic 6 Aftershocks VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeDominga Sanchez
Eytan Fiszman
30
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Series of strong aftershocks followed 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan(13)
bull The USGS records show that at least 14 aftershocks (above 41 magnitude) followed the 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan which interrupted search rescues(1)
bull This includes a 54 magnitude 15 km depth on Feb 6 at 191528 (UTC) and 57 magnitude 19 km depth on Feb 7 at 152131 (UTC) (1 2)
References1 httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtml2 httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmap3 httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377 31
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull MI 44 Hualien aftershock 8km depth 0502 local time (21102 UTC) ~4km W of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien City
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin
32
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
bull MI 47 Hualien aftershock 6km depth 1913 local time (1113 UTC) ~9km ENE of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien CityLargest aftershock in 6 amp frac12 hours
Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull ldquo3 days in Taiwan seismogram from Teipei M61 (yellow) M64(magenta) and many aftershocks (and foreshocks)rdquo(12)
References1 httpstwittercomALomaxNet
2 httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plot33
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Credit Twitter Feed Anthony Lomax ALomaxNet
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Rescue workers rushed Wednesday from a damaged hotel during one of many aftershocks CreditTyrone SiuReuters
References1 httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml2 httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Q 34
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Residents take shelter at a local stadium after an earthquake in Hualien Taiwan February 7 2018 Picture taken February 7 2018 CreditTyrone SiuReuters
More than 800 people sought refuge in shelters overnight many too scared to stay in their homes as aftershocks stirred panic (2)
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Twitter feeds
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin 35
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
36
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Links to key media articles discussing Aftershocks
Referencesbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletinbull httpstwittercomALomaxNetbull httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-
03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plotbull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Qbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377
Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Paolo ZimmaroXin Ma
Manny Hakhamaneshi37
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) Hotel
Seismically-induced settlements
Significant tilt
Building located next to a river (protected by levees)
Likely founded on alluvial deposits
Speculation of liquefaction and lateral spreading
Potential area for physical reconnaissance
Research surface evidence of liquefaction during VERT long-term response
References google earth pro nytcom (New York Times) 38
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) HotelSeismically-induced settlements
Significant tiltBuilding located next to a river (protected by levees)Likely founded on alluvial depositsLiquefaction Surface evidencesCrack on road way away from building
Lateral displacementFounded on top of older water irrigation systems which was filled for the construction
References1cnacomtw 2httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htm3httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96 39
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Figure Left Damage location in relation to Mellun Fault
bull Possible reconnaissance location along fault line
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 40
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Rockfall has been observed in Su-Hau Highway and Hualien Bridge
bull The course of the Li Wu river is the alignment of the Central Cross Island Highway the most important road linking the east and west coasts of Taiwan The west end of this road was profoundly damaged during the 1999 Chi Chi Earthquake This area is very prone to Landslide and Rockfall The one image available today on the right shows multiple small detachments This area can be a good site for potential future reconnaissance efforts Considerable effort has been put to make this road more resilient to rockfall If this indeed is the case then it will serve as a major triumph for engineers
41
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Central Cross Island Highway - Toroko Gorge
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Taiwan Railroad Hualien Stationbull Crack on the platform what is the causebull Underground water pipe broke causing floodingbull Broken Railtrack
References1httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews23348412httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html 42
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull Marshal Hotelbull Crack observed on roadbull Potential for Liquefaction shall be studied
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
4 Marshal Grand Hotel (統帥大飯店) - 10 Storey 270 Room123
bull Bottom two stories crushed due to earthquake
bull 29 trapped in building due to collapse of the bottom stories (softweak story mechanism)
bull Opened in 19774
References1httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429669162httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780603httpsnewsdetikcomfoto-newsd-3853915foto-bangunan-rusak-dan-miring-setelah-gempa-64-sr-guncang-taiwan2share_top4httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 13
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
Before the earthquake
After the earthquake
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Prosecutorrsquos office obtaining building drawings for collapsed and partially collapsed buildings to look into negligence1
bull Buildings built before 1999 are based on an old seismic design specification2
bull The government promotes earthquake-resistant reinforcement of old private buildings but there has been stagnation because2
bull The public cannot agree
bull Seismic mitigation is more than demolish and rebuild it includes seismic retrofit and strengthening
bull It is not easy to reach a consensus on demolition and reconstruction or comprehensive reinforcement
bull It is recommended to carry out initial stage reinforcement to rule out the weak bottom damage mechanism
References1httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives2018020820036872832httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 14
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
15
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
Links to key media articles discussing Buildings
bull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlsmid=tw-nytimesampsmtyp=cur
bull httpswwwtheguardiancomworldvideo2018feb07taiwan-earthquake-leaves-tall-building-on-dangerous-lean-videoutm_source=feedburneramputm_medium=twitteramputm_campaign=Feed3A+co2FwCIn+28World+news+and+comment+from+the+Guardian+7C+guardiancouk29
bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42966916
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358134
bull httpwwwepochtimescomgb1826n10120006htm
Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Aacutengel Peacuterez-IrizarryMikael Gartner
16
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
VICTIMS
bull The latest statistics from the Central Emergency Operation Center (CEOC) confirm 9 dead 25 missing and 269 injured Furthermore 30 foreigners reported injured 196 rescued from Yun Men Tsui Ti Building and 3 other buildings
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
bull USAR efforts ongoing at 4 collapse site Yun Men Tsui Ti (雲門翠堤) building Marshal Hotel (統帥大飯店) and 2 others in Hualien
bull ~420 search-and-rescue (SAR) personnel 20 SAR dogs from more than 17 counties and cities were involved in the rescue operations 750 police and firefighters and teams of excavators
bull The Ministry of National Defense established temporary command headquarters in Hualien City to coordinate SAR efforts being carried out by the ROC armed forces National Airborne Services Corps and National Fire and Police agencies This involves 661 military personnel 13 air crews 595 firefighters and 522 police according to the CEOC
17
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
bull Rescue and recovery efforts are taking place in three stages bull First - providing medical care and shelter for those affected while searching
for the missingbull Second - restoring key utilities and infrastructure such as power gas and
water linesbull Third - inspecting roads and bridges to assess safety and minimize further
damage
bull US$102 million in funding is to be made immediately available to the local government for emergency housing programs
18
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
NATIONAL USAR CHALLENGES
bull Several Tilting Buildings Yun Men Tsui Ti Building Challenged USAR Teams Steel supports to prop listing building started sliding Use of ladders lowhigh angle rescues and cranes
bull Rain cold wave and night operations hampering rescue efforts (RainCold may also impact victim survivability)
NGO Response
bull Taiwan Red Crossrsquos fourth rescue team (27 volunteers) mobilized to provide temporary shelter at Hualien Arena and Chung Hua Elementary school The relief team of Taichung branch (45 volunteers) has arrived
bull Red Cross Disaster Relief Team delivered thermal sensors optical detectors and other rescue equipment to rescue
INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE
bull Taiwan rejected the aid offered by China for the rescue efforts
bull Singapore indicated it ldquostands readyrdquo to provide assistance
bull UN OCHA has not activated Virtual OSOCC discussion of event as ldquoBreaking Emergencyrdquo for International USAR teams to communicate and coordinate
19
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
HOSPITALS HEALTH EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE
bull Sources mention a damaged and tilting military hospital
bull The Ministry of Health and Welfare will coordinate medical resources and arrangements are in place with the county government for temporary accommodation
bull Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital the Army 805 Hospital Mennonite Hospital Buli Hualien Hospital all started preparations for large number of injuries (3rd Handling Report of 0206 Earthquake Disaster)
SHELTERING amp WASH
bull Damaged Homes amp Concerned Residents - temporary shelters being provided
bull 800 people went to bed in shelters on Wednesday nearly 500 at the Hualien Gymnasium and more than 300 at the Chunghwa Primary School Sheltering at a Newly Built Baseball Stadium
bull 31000 households without water according to National Emergency Management Office
WATERGASPOWER Emergency Response
bull Officials checking quake-hit areas for damage to water and gas pipes and power lines to prevent the occurrence of secondary disasters
20
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
21
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Links to key media articles discussing Hospitals Emergency Response
bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42966916
bull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-idUSKBN1FR08I
bull httpswwwexpresscouknewsworld915511taiwan-earthquake-damage-two-dead-150-missing-hospital-Taipei-Hualian-ring-of-fire
bull httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives201802082003687282
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358340
bull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml
bull httpabcnewsgocomInternationalrescuers-scramble-find-dozens-people-trapped-earthquake-killsstoryid=52901523
bull httpswwwcbsnewscomnewstaiwan-earthquake-today-hualien-city-live-updates-2018-02-06
bull httpwwwredcrossorgtwenglishindexjsp
bull httpswwwwashingtonpostcomworldasia_pacificstrong-earthquake-rattles-east-coast-of-taiwan20180206d63afbd2-0b62-11e8-998c-96deb18cca19_storyhtmlutm_term=49e698f2b2ec
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358630
bull httpswwwchannelnewsasiacomnewssingaporetaiwan-earthquake-hualien-no-singaporeans-injured-9936858
bull httpsenglisheygovtwNews_Content2aspxn=8262ED7A25916ABFampsms=DD07AA2ECD4290A6amps=75B6D5CAE2316449
bull httpstaiwantodaytwnewsphpunit=15amppost=129165
bull httpstaiwantodaytwnewsphpunit=2amppost=129218
bull httpwwwemicgovtwengindexphpcode=listampids=73
Topic 4 Social Media Response
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Xin MaErica C FischerMikael Gartner
22
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Number of times taiwanearthquake occurred on twitter over time (time is in PST)
Data from wwwhashtagsorg and is based off of a sample of 1 of twitter users
References Reference 1 Reference 2 Reference 3
23
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Referenceshttpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ 24
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References Reference 1 httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ Reference 2 httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999 25
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response Facebook Page of the National Fire Agency Ministry of Interior
Update of Rescue Effort As of Feb7 2018 at 2200 Taiwan TimeDeath and Missing 7 dead 260 injured 67 missing
Evacuated 830 evacuated 560 sheltered
Utilities Electricity 2008 households lost 1822 households repaired 186 households awaiting order from officialsHydro 40000 households lost 8442 households repaired 31558 households waitingCity Cable 0 casesBase Station 70 damaged 54 repaired 16 repair by Feb 9th
Gas 0 cases
Building Damages Emergency Evaluation 4 red tag 0 yellow tag
Transportation National Highway 0 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureProvincial Highway 0 disruption 3 emergency rehabilitation 1 closureCounty Roads 2 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureTaiwan High Speed Rail Normal OperationTaiwan Railroad Normal Operation Disruption in Hualian Port branch (Cargo transport)Seaair transport Normal
School Damages 132 schools 65230000 TWB (2200000 USD) Farm Land lost 0
Response Personnel
Army 661 head countPoliceFire Department 1085 head count 20 rescue dogs 295 vehicles 80 air vehicles
26
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Links to key media articles discussing Social Media Response
bull httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ
bull httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999
Topic 5 Lifelines VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeJi Su Lee
Nicole Paul
27
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Roads showed large cracksbuckled hindering traffic flow
bull National Fire Agency said 40000 people were without water (Hualien has a population of 350000)
bull Water supply was restored to almost 5000 homes by noon the day of the earthquake
bull Shoufeng Yanliao area of Shoufeng also suffered a pipeline rupture (affecting ~100 households)
bull Taishui Company (water supplier) is setting up water storage buckets for distribution
bull Reports showing 600-2000 people were left without powerbull Power was restored to almost 1700 homes by noon the day of the earthquakebull Many of the remaining power outages are located near buildings that have
collapsedbull Difficult to repairrestore as priority is given to recovery efforts at fallen
buildings
28
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquake
httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
29
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
Links to key media articles discussing Hualien
bull httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquakebull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-
idUSKBN1FR08Ibull httpswwwcnncom20180207asiataiwan-earthquake-hualien-intlindexhtmlbull httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
Topic 6 Aftershocks VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeDominga Sanchez
Eytan Fiszman
30
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Series of strong aftershocks followed 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan(13)
bull The USGS records show that at least 14 aftershocks (above 41 magnitude) followed the 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan which interrupted search rescues(1)
bull This includes a 54 magnitude 15 km depth on Feb 6 at 191528 (UTC) and 57 magnitude 19 km depth on Feb 7 at 152131 (UTC) (1 2)
References1 httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtml2 httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmap3 httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377 31
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull MI 44 Hualien aftershock 8km depth 0502 local time (21102 UTC) ~4km W of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien City
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin
32
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
bull MI 47 Hualien aftershock 6km depth 1913 local time (1113 UTC) ~9km ENE of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien CityLargest aftershock in 6 amp frac12 hours
Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull ldquo3 days in Taiwan seismogram from Teipei M61 (yellow) M64(magenta) and many aftershocks (and foreshocks)rdquo(12)
References1 httpstwittercomALomaxNet
2 httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plot33
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Credit Twitter Feed Anthony Lomax ALomaxNet
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Rescue workers rushed Wednesday from a damaged hotel during one of many aftershocks CreditTyrone SiuReuters
References1 httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml2 httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Q 34
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Residents take shelter at a local stadium after an earthquake in Hualien Taiwan February 7 2018 Picture taken February 7 2018 CreditTyrone SiuReuters
More than 800 people sought refuge in shelters overnight many too scared to stay in their homes as aftershocks stirred panic (2)
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Twitter feeds
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin 35
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
36
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Links to key media articles discussing Aftershocks
Referencesbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletinbull httpstwittercomALomaxNetbull httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-
03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plotbull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Qbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377
Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Paolo ZimmaroXin Ma
Manny Hakhamaneshi37
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) Hotel
Seismically-induced settlements
Significant tilt
Building located next to a river (protected by levees)
Likely founded on alluvial deposits
Speculation of liquefaction and lateral spreading
Potential area for physical reconnaissance
Research surface evidence of liquefaction during VERT long-term response
References google earth pro nytcom (New York Times) 38
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) HotelSeismically-induced settlements
Significant tiltBuilding located next to a river (protected by levees)Likely founded on alluvial depositsLiquefaction Surface evidencesCrack on road way away from building
Lateral displacementFounded on top of older water irrigation systems which was filled for the construction
References1cnacomtw 2httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htm3httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96 39
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Figure Left Damage location in relation to Mellun Fault
bull Possible reconnaissance location along fault line
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 40
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Rockfall has been observed in Su-Hau Highway and Hualien Bridge
bull The course of the Li Wu river is the alignment of the Central Cross Island Highway the most important road linking the east and west coasts of Taiwan The west end of this road was profoundly damaged during the 1999 Chi Chi Earthquake This area is very prone to Landslide and Rockfall The one image available today on the right shows multiple small detachments This area can be a good site for potential future reconnaissance efforts Considerable effort has been put to make this road more resilient to rockfall If this indeed is the case then it will serve as a major triumph for engineers
41
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Central Cross Island Highway - Toroko Gorge
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Taiwan Railroad Hualien Stationbull Crack on the platform what is the causebull Underground water pipe broke causing floodingbull Broken Railtrack
References1httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews23348412httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html 42
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull Marshal Hotelbull Crack observed on roadbull Potential for Liquefaction shall be studied
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Prosecutorrsquos office obtaining building drawings for collapsed and partially collapsed buildings to look into negligence1
bull Buildings built before 1999 are based on an old seismic design specification2
bull The government promotes earthquake-resistant reinforcement of old private buildings but there has been stagnation because2
bull The public cannot agree
bull Seismic mitigation is more than demolish and rebuild it includes seismic retrofit and strengthening
bull It is not easy to reach a consensus on demolition and reconstruction or comprehensive reinforcement
bull It is recommended to carry out initial stage reinforcement to rule out the weak bottom damage mechanism
References1httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives2018020820036872832httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 14
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
15
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
Links to key media articles discussing Buildings
bull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlsmid=tw-nytimesampsmtyp=cur
bull httpswwwtheguardiancomworldvideo2018feb07taiwan-earthquake-leaves-tall-building-on-dangerous-lean-videoutm_source=feedburneramputm_medium=twitteramputm_campaign=Feed3A+co2FwCIn+28World+news+and+comment+from+the+Guardian+7C+guardiancouk29
bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42966916
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358134
bull httpwwwepochtimescomgb1826n10120006htm
Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Aacutengel Peacuterez-IrizarryMikael Gartner
16
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
VICTIMS
bull The latest statistics from the Central Emergency Operation Center (CEOC) confirm 9 dead 25 missing and 269 injured Furthermore 30 foreigners reported injured 196 rescued from Yun Men Tsui Ti Building and 3 other buildings
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
bull USAR efforts ongoing at 4 collapse site Yun Men Tsui Ti (雲門翠堤) building Marshal Hotel (統帥大飯店) and 2 others in Hualien
bull ~420 search-and-rescue (SAR) personnel 20 SAR dogs from more than 17 counties and cities were involved in the rescue operations 750 police and firefighters and teams of excavators
bull The Ministry of National Defense established temporary command headquarters in Hualien City to coordinate SAR efforts being carried out by the ROC armed forces National Airborne Services Corps and National Fire and Police agencies This involves 661 military personnel 13 air crews 595 firefighters and 522 police according to the CEOC
17
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
bull Rescue and recovery efforts are taking place in three stages bull First - providing medical care and shelter for those affected while searching
for the missingbull Second - restoring key utilities and infrastructure such as power gas and
water linesbull Third - inspecting roads and bridges to assess safety and minimize further
damage
bull US$102 million in funding is to be made immediately available to the local government for emergency housing programs
18
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
NATIONAL USAR CHALLENGES
bull Several Tilting Buildings Yun Men Tsui Ti Building Challenged USAR Teams Steel supports to prop listing building started sliding Use of ladders lowhigh angle rescues and cranes
bull Rain cold wave and night operations hampering rescue efforts (RainCold may also impact victim survivability)
NGO Response
bull Taiwan Red Crossrsquos fourth rescue team (27 volunteers) mobilized to provide temporary shelter at Hualien Arena and Chung Hua Elementary school The relief team of Taichung branch (45 volunteers) has arrived
bull Red Cross Disaster Relief Team delivered thermal sensors optical detectors and other rescue equipment to rescue
INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE
bull Taiwan rejected the aid offered by China for the rescue efforts
bull Singapore indicated it ldquostands readyrdquo to provide assistance
bull UN OCHA has not activated Virtual OSOCC discussion of event as ldquoBreaking Emergencyrdquo for International USAR teams to communicate and coordinate
19
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
HOSPITALS HEALTH EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE
bull Sources mention a damaged and tilting military hospital
bull The Ministry of Health and Welfare will coordinate medical resources and arrangements are in place with the county government for temporary accommodation
bull Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital the Army 805 Hospital Mennonite Hospital Buli Hualien Hospital all started preparations for large number of injuries (3rd Handling Report of 0206 Earthquake Disaster)
SHELTERING amp WASH
bull Damaged Homes amp Concerned Residents - temporary shelters being provided
bull 800 people went to bed in shelters on Wednesday nearly 500 at the Hualien Gymnasium and more than 300 at the Chunghwa Primary School Sheltering at a Newly Built Baseball Stadium
bull 31000 households without water according to National Emergency Management Office
WATERGASPOWER Emergency Response
bull Officials checking quake-hit areas for damage to water and gas pipes and power lines to prevent the occurrence of secondary disasters
20
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
21
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Links to key media articles discussing Hospitals Emergency Response
bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42966916
bull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-idUSKBN1FR08I
bull httpswwwexpresscouknewsworld915511taiwan-earthquake-damage-two-dead-150-missing-hospital-Taipei-Hualian-ring-of-fire
bull httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives201802082003687282
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358340
bull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml
bull httpabcnewsgocomInternationalrescuers-scramble-find-dozens-people-trapped-earthquake-killsstoryid=52901523
bull httpswwwcbsnewscomnewstaiwan-earthquake-today-hualien-city-live-updates-2018-02-06
bull httpwwwredcrossorgtwenglishindexjsp
bull httpswwwwashingtonpostcomworldasia_pacificstrong-earthquake-rattles-east-coast-of-taiwan20180206d63afbd2-0b62-11e8-998c-96deb18cca19_storyhtmlutm_term=49e698f2b2ec
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358630
bull httpswwwchannelnewsasiacomnewssingaporetaiwan-earthquake-hualien-no-singaporeans-injured-9936858
bull httpsenglisheygovtwNews_Content2aspxn=8262ED7A25916ABFampsms=DD07AA2ECD4290A6amps=75B6D5CAE2316449
bull httpstaiwantodaytwnewsphpunit=15amppost=129165
bull httpstaiwantodaytwnewsphpunit=2amppost=129218
bull httpwwwemicgovtwengindexphpcode=listampids=73
Topic 4 Social Media Response
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Xin MaErica C FischerMikael Gartner
22
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Number of times taiwanearthquake occurred on twitter over time (time is in PST)
Data from wwwhashtagsorg and is based off of a sample of 1 of twitter users
References Reference 1 Reference 2 Reference 3
23
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Referenceshttpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ 24
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References Reference 1 httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ Reference 2 httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999 25
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response Facebook Page of the National Fire Agency Ministry of Interior
Update of Rescue Effort As of Feb7 2018 at 2200 Taiwan TimeDeath and Missing 7 dead 260 injured 67 missing
Evacuated 830 evacuated 560 sheltered
Utilities Electricity 2008 households lost 1822 households repaired 186 households awaiting order from officialsHydro 40000 households lost 8442 households repaired 31558 households waitingCity Cable 0 casesBase Station 70 damaged 54 repaired 16 repair by Feb 9th
Gas 0 cases
Building Damages Emergency Evaluation 4 red tag 0 yellow tag
Transportation National Highway 0 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureProvincial Highway 0 disruption 3 emergency rehabilitation 1 closureCounty Roads 2 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureTaiwan High Speed Rail Normal OperationTaiwan Railroad Normal Operation Disruption in Hualian Port branch (Cargo transport)Seaair transport Normal
School Damages 132 schools 65230000 TWB (2200000 USD) Farm Land lost 0
Response Personnel
Army 661 head countPoliceFire Department 1085 head count 20 rescue dogs 295 vehicles 80 air vehicles
26
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Links to key media articles discussing Social Media Response
bull httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ
bull httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999
Topic 5 Lifelines VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeJi Su Lee
Nicole Paul
27
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Roads showed large cracksbuckled hindering traffic flow
bull National Fire Agency said 40000 people were without water (Hualien has a population of 350000)
bull Water supply was restored to almost 5000 homes by noon the day of the earthquake
bull Shoufeng Yanliao area of Shoufeng also suffered a pipeline rupture (affecting ~100 households)
bull Taishui Company (water supplier) is setting up water storage buckets for distribution
bull Reports showing 600-2000 people were left without powerbull Power was restored to almost 1700 homes by noon the day of the earthquakebull Many of the remaining power outages are located near buildings that have
collapsedbull Difficult to repairrestore as priority is given to recovery efforts at fallen
buildings
28
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquake
httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
29
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
Links to key media articles discussing Hualien
bull httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquakebull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-
idUSKBN1FR08Ibull httpswwwcnncom20180207asiataiwan-earthquake-hualien-intlindexhtmlbull httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
Topic 6 Aftershocks VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeDominga Sanchez
Eytan Fiszman
30
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Series of strong aftershocks followed 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan(13)
bull The USGS records show that at least 14 aftershocks (above 41 magnitude) followed the 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan which interrupted search rescues(1)
bull This includes a 54 magnitude 15 km depth on Feb 6 at 191528 (UTC) and 57 magnitude 19 km depth on Feb 7 at 152131 (UTC) (1 2)
References1 httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtml2 httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmap3 httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377 31
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull MI 44 Hualien aftershock 8km depth 0502 local time (21102 UTC) ~4km W of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien City
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin
32
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
bull MI 47 Hualien aftershock 6km depth 1913 local time (1113 UTC) ~9km ENE of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien CityLargest aftershock in 6 amp frac12 hours
Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull ldquo3 days in Taiwan seismogram from Teipei M61 (yellow) M64(magenta) and many aftershocks (and foreshocks)rdquo(12)
References1 httpstwittercomALomaxNet
2 httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plot33
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Credit Twitter Feed Anthony Lomax ALomaxNet
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Rescue workers rushed Wednesday from a damaged hotel during one of many aftershocks CreditTyrone SiuReuters
References1 httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml2 httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Q 34
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Residents take shelter at a local stadium after an earthquake in Hualien Taiwan February 7 2018 Picture taken February 7 2018 CreditTyrone SiuReuters
More than 800 people sought refuge in shelters overnight many too scared to stay in their homes as aftershocks stirred panic (2)
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Twitter feeds
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin 35
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
36
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Links to key media articles discussing Aftershocks
Referencesbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletinbull httpstwittercomALomaxNetbull httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-
03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plotbull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Qbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377
Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Paolo ZimmaroXin Ma
Manny Hakhamaneshi37
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) Hotel
Seismically-induced settlements
Significant tilt
Building located next to a river (protected by levees)
Likely founded on alluvial deposits
Speculation of liquefaction and lateral spreading
Potential area for physical reconnaissance
Research surface evidence of liquefaction during VERT long-term response
References google earth pro nytcom (New York Times) 38
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) HotelSeismically-induced settlements
Significant tiltBuilding located next to a river (protected by levees)Likely founded on alluvial depositsLiquefaction Surface evidencesCrack on road way away from building
Lateral displacementFounded on top of older water irrigation systems which was filled for the construction
References1cnacomtw 2httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htm3httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96 39
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Figure Left Damage location in relation to Mellun Fault
bull Possible reconnaissance location along fault line
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 40
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Rockfall has been observed in Su-Hau Highway and Hualien Bridge
bull The course of the Li Wu river is the alignment of the Central Cross Island Highway the most important road linking the east and west coasts of Taiwan The west end of this road was profoundly damaged during the 1999 Chi Chi Earthquake This area is very prone to Landslide and Rockfall The one image available today on the right shows multiple small detachments This area can be a good site for potential future reconnaissance efforts Considerable effort has been put to make this road more resilient to rockfall If this indeed is the case then it will serve as a major triumph for engineers
41
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Central Cross Island Highway - Toroko Gorge
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Taiwan Railroad Hualien Stationbull Crack on the platform what is the causebull Underground water pipe broke causing floodingbull Broken Railtrack
References1httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews23348412httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html 42
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull Marshal Hotelbull Crack observed on roadbull Potential for Liquefaction shall be studied
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
15
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 2 Buildings
Links to key media articles discussing Buildings
bull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlsmid=tw-nytimesampsmtyp=cur
bull httpswwwtheguardiancomworldvideo2018feb07taiwan-earthquake-leaves-tall-building-on-dangerous-lean-videoutm_source=feedburneramputm_medium=twitteramputm_campaign=Feed3A+co2FwCIn+28World+news+and+comment+from+the+Guardian+7C+guardiancouk29
bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42966916
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358134
bull httpwwwepochtimescomgb1826n10120006htm
Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Aacutengel Peacuterez-IrizarryMikael Gartner
16
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
VICTIMS
bull The latest statistics from the Central Emergency Operation Center (CEOC) confirm 9 dead 25 missing and 269 injured Furthermore 30 foreigners reported injured 196 rescued from Yun Men Tsui Ti Building and 3 other buildings
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
bull USAR efforts ongoing at 4 collapse site Yun Men Tsui Ti (雲門翠堤) building Marshal Hotel (統帥大飯店) and 2 others in Hualien
bull ~420 search-and-rescue (SAR) personnel 20 SAR dogs from more than 17 counties and cities were involved in the rescue operations 750 police and firefighters and teams of excavators
bull The Ministry of National Defense established temporary command headquarters in Hualien City to coordinate SAR efforts being carried out by the ROC armed forces National Airborne Services Corps and National Fire and Police agencies This involves 661 military personnel 13 air crews 595 firefighters and 522 police according to the CEOC
17
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
bull Rescue and recovery efforts are taking place in three stages bull First - providing medical care and shelter for those affected while searching
for the missingbull Second - restoring key utilities and infrastructure such as power gas and
water linesbull Third - inspecting roads and bridges to assess safety and minimize further
damage
bull US$102 million in funding is to be made immediately available to the local government for emergency housing programs
18
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
NATIONAL USAR CHALLENGES
bull Several Tilting Buildings Yun Men Tsui Ti Building Challenged USAR Teams Steel supports to prop listing building started sliding Use of ladders lowhigh angle rescues and cranes
bull Rain cold wave and night operations hampering rescue efforts (RainCold may also impact victim survivability)
NGO Response
bull Taiwan Red Crossrsquos fourth rescue team (27 volunteers) mobilized to provide temporary shelter at Hualien Arena and Chung Hua Elementary school The relief team of Taichung branch (45 volunteers) has arrived
bull Red Cross Disaster Relief Team delivered thermal sensors optical detectors and other rescue equipment to rescue
INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE
bull Taiwan rejected the aid offered by China for the rescue efforts
bull Singapore indicated it ldquostands readyrdquo to provide assistance
bull UN OCHA has not activated Virtual OSOCC discussion of event as ldquoBreaking Emergencyrdquo for International USAR teams to communicate and coordinate
19
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
HOSPITALS HEALTH EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE
bull Sources mention a damaged and tilting military hospital
bull The Ministry of Health and Welfare will coordinate medical resources and arrangements are in place with the county government for temporary accommodation
bull Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital the Army 805 Hospital Mennonite Hospital Buli Hualien Hospital all started preparations for large number of injuries (3rd Handling Report of 0206 Earthquake Disaster)
SHELTERING amp WASH
bull Damaged Homes amp Concerned Residents - temporary shelters being provided
bull 800 people went to bed in shelters on Wednesday nearly 500 at the Hualien Gymnasium and more than 300 at the Chunghwa Primary School Sheltering at a Newly Built Baseball Stadium
bull 31000 households without water according to National Emergency Management Office
WATERGASPOWER Emergency Response
bull Officials checking quake-hit areas for damage to water and gas pipes and power lines to prevent the occurrence of secondary disasters
20
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
21
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Links to key media articles discussing Hospitals Emergency Response
bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42966916
bull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-idUSKBN1FR08I
bull httpswwwexpresscouknewsworld915511taiwan-earthquake-damage-two-dead-150-missing-hospital-Taipei-Hualian-ring-of-fire
bull httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives201802082003687282
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358340
bull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml
bull httpabcnewsgocomInternationalrescuers-scramble-find-dozens-people-trapped-earthquake-killsstoryid=52901523
bull httpswwwcbsnewscomnewstaiwan-earthquake-today-hualien-city-live-updates-2018-02-06
bull httpwwwredcrossorgtwenglishindexjsp
bull httpswwwwashingtonpostcomworldasia_pacificstrong-earthquake-rattles-east-coast-of-taiwan20180206d63afbd2-0b62-11e8-998c-96deb18cca19_storyhtmlutm_term=49e698f2b2ec
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358630
bull httpswwwchannelnewsasiacomnewssingaporetaiwan-earthquake-hualien-no-singaporeans-injured-9936858
bull httpsenglisheygovtwNews_Content2aspxn=8262ED7A25916ABFampsms=DD07AA2ECD4290A6amps=75B6D5CAE2316449
bull httpstaiwantodaytwnewsphpunit=15amppost=129165
bull httpstaiwantodaytwnewsphpunit=2amppost=129218
bull httpwwwemicgovtwengindexphpcode=listampids=73
Topic 4 Social Media Response
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Xin MaErica C FischerMikael Gartner
22
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Number of times taiwanearthquake occurred on twitter over time (time is in PST)
Data from wwwhashtagsorg and is based off of a sample of 1 of twitter users
References Reference 1 Reference 2 Reference 3
23
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Referenceshttpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ 24
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References Reference 1 httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ Reference 2 httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999 25
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response Facebook Page of the National Fire Agency Ministry of Interior
Update of Rescue Effort As of Feb7 2018 at 2200 Taiwan TimeDeath and Missing 7 dead 260 injured 67 missing
Evacuated 830 evacuated 560 sheltered
Utilities Electricity 2008 households lost 1822 households repaired 186 households awaiting order from officialsHydro 40000 households lost 8442 households repaired 31558 households waitingCity Cable 0 casesBase Station 70 damaged 54 repaired 16 repair by Feb 9th
Gas 0 cases
Building Damages Emergency Evaluation 4 red tag 0 yellow tag
Transportation National Highway 0 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureProvincial Highway 0 disruption 3 emergency rehabilitation 1 closureCounty Roads 2 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureTaiwan High Speed Rail Normal OperationTaiwan Railroad Normal Operation Disruption in Hualian Port branch (Cargo transport)Seaair transport Normal
School Damages 132 schools 65230000 TWB (2200000 USD) Farm Land lost 0
Response Personnel
Army 661 head countPoliceFire Department 1085 head count 20 rescue dogs 295 vehicles 80 air vehicles
26
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Links to key media articles discussing Social Media Response
bull httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ
bull httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999
Topic 5 Lifelines VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeJi Su Lee
Nicole Paul
27
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Roads showed large cracksbuckled hindering traffic flow
bull National Fire Agency said 40000 people were without water (Hualien has a population of 350000)
bull Water supply was restored to almost 5000 homes by noon the day of the earthquake
bull Shoufeng Yanliao area of Shoufeng also suffered a pipeline rupture (affecting ~100 households)
bull Taishui Company (water supplier) is setting up water storage buckets for distribution
bull Reports showing 600-2000 people were left without powerbull Power was restored to almost 1700 homes by noon the day of the earthquakebull Many of the remaining power outages are located near buildings that have
collapsedbull Difficult to repairrestore as priority is given to recovery efforts at fallen
buildings
28
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquake
httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
29
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
Links to key media articles discussing Hualien
bull httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquakebull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-
idUSKBN1FR08Ibull httpswwwcnncom20180207asiataiwan-earthquake-hualien-intlindexhtmlbull httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
Topic 6 Aftershocks VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeDominga Sanchez
Eytan Fiszman
30
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Series of strong aftershocks followed 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan(13)
bull The USGS records show that at least 14 aftershocks (above 41 magnitude) followed the 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan which interrupted search rescues(1)
bull This includes a 54 magnitude 15 km depth on Feb 6 at 191528 (UTC) and 57 magnitude 19 km depth on Feb 7 at 152131 (UTC) (1 2)
References1 httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtml2 httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmap3 httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377 31
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull MI 44 Hualien aftershock 8km depth 0502 local time (21102 UTC) ~4km W of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien City
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin
32
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
bull MI 47 Hualien aftershock 6km depth 1913 local time (1113 UTC) ~9km ENE of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien CityLargest aftershock in 6 amp frac12 hours
Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull ldquo3 days in Taiwan seismogram from Teipei M61 (yellow) M64(magenta) and many aftershocks (and foreshocks)rdquo(12)
References1 httpstwittercomALomaxNet
2 httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plot33
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Credit Twitter Feed Anthony Lomax ALomaxNet
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Rescue workers rushed Wednesday from a damaged hotel during one of many aftershocks CreditTyrone SiuReuters
References1 httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml2 httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Q 34
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Residents take shelter at a local stadium after an earthquake in Hualien Taiwan February 7 2018 Picture taken February 7 2018 CreditTyrone SiuReuters
More than 800 people sought refuge in shelters overnight many too scared to stay in their homes as aftershocks stirred panic (2)
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Twitter feeds
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin 35
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
36
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Links to key media articles discussing Aftershocks
Referencesbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletinbull httpstwittercomALomaxNetbull httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-
03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plotbull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Qbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377
Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Paolo ZimmaroXin Ma
Manny Hakhamaneshi37
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) Hotel
Seismically-induced settlements
Significant tilt
Building located next to a river (protected by levees)
Likely founded on alluvial deposits
Speculation of liquefaction and lateral spreading
Potential area for physical reconnaissance
Research surface evidence of liquefaction during VERT long-term response
References google earth pro nytcom (New York Times) 38
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) HotelSeismically-induced settlements
Significant tiltBuilding located next to a river (protected by levees)Likely founded on alluvial depositsLiquefaction Surface evidencesCrack on road way away from building
Lateral displacementFounded on top of older water irrigation systems which was filled for the construction
References1cnacomtw 2httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htm3httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96 39
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Figure Left Damage location in relation to Mellun Fault
bull Possible reconnaissance location along fault line
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 40
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Rockfall has been observed in Su-Hau Highway and Hualien Bridge
bull The course of the Li Wu river is the alignment of the Central Cross Island Highway the most important road linking the east and west coasts of Taiwan The west end of this road was profoundly damaged during the 1999 Chi Chi Earthquake This area is very prone to Landslide and Rockfall The one image available today on the right shows multiple small detachments This area can be a good site for potential future reconnaissance efforts Considerable effort has been put to make this road more resilient to rockfall If this indeed is the case then it will serve as a major triumph for engineers
41
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Central Cross Island Highway - Toroko Gorge
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Taiwan Railroad Hualien Stationbull Crack on the platform what is the causebull Underground water pipe broke causing floodingbull Broken Railtrack
References1httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews23348412httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html 42
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull Marshal Hotelbull Crack observed on roadbull Potential for Liquefaction shall be studied
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Aacutengel Peacuterez-IrizarryMikael Gartner
16
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
VICTIMS
bull The latest statistics from the Central Emergency Operation Center (CEOC) confirm 9 dead 25 missing and 269 injured Furthermore 30 foreigners reported injured 196 rescued from Yun Men Tsui Ti Building and 3 other buildings
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
bull USAR efforts ongoing at 4 collapse site Yun Men Tsui Ti (雲門翠堤) building Marshal Hotel (統帥大飯店) and 2 others in Hualien
bull ~420 search-and-rescue (SAR) personnel 20 SAR dogs from more than 17 counties and cities were involved in the rescue operations 750 police and firefighters and teams of excavators
bull The Ministry of National Defense established temporary command headquarters in Hualien City to coordinate SAR efforts being carried out by the ROC armed forces National Airborne Services Corps and National Fire and Police agencies This involves 661 military personnel 13 air crews 595 firefighters and 522 police according to the CEOC
17
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
bull Rescue and recovery efforts are taking place in three stages bull First - providing medical care and shelter for those affected while searching
for the missingbull Second - restoring key utilities and infrastructure such as power gas and
water linesbull Third - inspecting roads and bridges to assess safety and minimize further
damage
bull US$102 million in funding is to be made immediately available to the local government for emergency housing programs
18
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
NATIONAL USAR CHALLENGES
bull Several Tilting Buildings Yun Men Tsui Ti Building Challenged USAR Teams Steel supports to prop listing building started sliding Use of ladders lowhigh angle rescues and cranes
bull Rain cold wave and night operations hampering rescue efforts (RainCold may also impact victim survivability)
NGO Response
bull Taiwan Red Crossrsquos fourth rescue team (27 volunteers) mobilized to provide temporary shelter at Hualien Arena and Chung Hua Elementary school The relief team of Taichung branch (45 volunteers) has arrived
bull Red Cross Disaster Relief Team delivered thermal sensors optical detectors and other rescue equipment to rescue
INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE
bull Taiwan rejected the aid offered by China for the rescue efforts
bull Singapore indicated it ldquostands readyrdquo to provide assistance
bull UN OCHA has not activated Virtual OSOCC discussion of event as ldquoBreaking Emergencyrdquo for International USAR teams to communicate and coordinate
19
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
HOSPITALS HEALTH EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE
bull Sources mention a damaged and tilting military hospital
bull The Ministry of Health and Welfare will coordinate medical resources and arrangements are in place with the county government for temporary accommodation
bull Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital the Army 805 Hospital Mennonite Hospital Buli Hualien Hospital all started preparations for large number of injuries (3rd Handling Report of 0206 Earthquake Disaster)
SHELTERING amp WASH
bull Damaged Homes amp Concerned Residents - temporary shelters being provided
bull 800 people went to bed in shelters on Wednesday nearly 500 at the Hualien Gymnasium and more than 300 at the Chunghwa Primary School Sheltering at a Newly Built Baseball Stadium
bull 31000 households without water according to National Emergency Management Office
WATERGASPOWER Emergency Response
bull Officials checking quake-hit areas for damage to water and gas pipes and power lines to prevent the occurrence of secondary disasters
20
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
21
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Links to key media articles discussing Hospitals Emergency Response
bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42966916
bull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-idUSKBN1FR08I
bull httpswwwexpresscouknewsworld915511taiwan-earthquake-damage-two-dead-150-missing-hospital-Taipei-Hualian-ring-of-fire
bull httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives201802082003687282
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358340
bull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml
bull httpabcnewsgocomInternationalrescuers-scramble-find-dozens-people-trapped-earthquake-killsstoryid=52901523
bull httpswwwcbsnewscomnewstaiwan-earthquake-today-hualien-city-live-updates-2018-02-06
bull httpwwwredcrossorgtwenglishindexjsp
bull httpswwwwashingtonpostcomworldasia_pacificstrong-earthquake-rattles-east-coast-of-taiwan20180206d63afbd2-0b62-11e8-998c-96deb18cca19_storyhtmlutm_term=49e698f2b2ec
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358630
bull httpswwwchannelnewsasiacomnewssingaporetaiwan-earthquake-hualien-no-singaporeans-injured-9936858
bull httpsenglisheygovtwNews_Content2aspxn=8262ED7A25916ABFampsms=DD07AA2ECD4290A6amps=75B6D5CAE2316449
bull httpstaiwantodaytwnewsphpunit=15amppost=129165
bull httpstaiwantodaytwnewsphpunit=2amppost=129218
bull httpwwwemicgovtwengindexphpcode=listampids=73
Topic 4 Social Media Response
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Xin MaErica C FischerMikael Gartner
22
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Number of times taiwanearthquake occurred on twitter over time (time is in PST)
Data from wwwhashtagsorg and is based off of a sample of 1 of twitter users
References Reference 1 Reference 2 Reference 3
23
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Referenceshttpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ 24
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References Reference 1 httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ Reference 2 httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999 25
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response Facebook Page of the National Fire Agency Ministry of Interior
Update of Rescue Effort As of Feb7 2018 at 2200 Taiwan TimeDeath and Missing 7 dead 260 injured 67 missing
Evacuated 830 evacuated 560 sheltered
Utilities Electricity 2008 households lost 1822 households repaired 186 households awaiting order from officialsHydro 40000 households lost 8442 households repaired 31558 households waitingCity Cable 0 casesBase Station 70 damaged 54 repaired 16 repair by Feb 9th
Gas 0 cases
Building Damages Emergency Evaluation 4 red tag 0 yellow tag
Transportation National Highway 0 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureProvincial Highway 0 disruption 3 emergency rehabilitation 1 closureCounty Roads 2 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureTaiwan High Speed Rail Normal OperationTaiwan Railroad Normal Operation Disruption in Hualian Port branch (Cargo transport)Seaair transport Normal
School Damages 132 schools 65230000 TWB (2200000 USD) Farm Land lost 0
Response Personnel
Army 661 head countPoliceFire Department 1085 head count 20 rescue dogs 295 vehicles 80 air vehicles
26
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Links to key media articles discussing Social Media Response
bull httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ
bull httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999
Topic 5 Lifelines VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeJi Su Lee
Nicole Paul
27
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Roads showed large cracksbuckled hindering traffic flow
bull National Fire Agency said 40000 people were without water (Hualien has a population of 350000)
bull Water supply was restored to almost 5000 homes by noon the day of the earthquake
bull Shoufeng Yanliao area of Shoufeng also suffered a pipeline rupture (affecting ~100 households)
bull Taishui Company (water supplier) is setting up water storage buckets for distribution
bull Reports showing 600-2000 people were left without powerbull Power was restored to almost 1700 homes by noon the day of the earthquakebull Many of the remaining power outages are located near buildings that have
collapsedbull Difficult to repairrestore as priority is given to recovery efforts at fallen
buildings
28
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquake
httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
29
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
Links to key media articles discussing Hualien
bull httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquakebull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-
idUSKBN1FR08Ibull httpswwwcnncom20180207asiataiwan-earthquake-hualien-intlindexhtmlbull httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
Topic 6 Aftershocks VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeDominga Sanchez
Eytan Fiszman
30
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Series of strong aftershocks followed 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan(13)
bull The USGS records show that at least 14 aftershocks (above 41 magnitude) followed the 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan which interrupted search rescues(1)
bull This includes a 54 magnitude 15 km depth on Feb 6 at 191528 (UTC) and 57 magnitude 19 km depth on Feb 7 at 152131 (UTC) (1 2)
References1 httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtml2 httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmap3 httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377 31
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull MI 44 Hualien aftershock 8km depth 0502 local time (21102 UTC) ~4km W of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien City
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin
32
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
bull MI 47 Hualien aftershock 6km depth 1913 local time (1113 UTC) ~9km ENE of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien CityLargest aftershock in 6 amp frac12 hours
Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull ldquo3 days in Taiwan seismogram from Teipei M61 (yellow) M64(magenta) and many aftershocks (and foreshocks)rdquo(12)
References1 httpstwittercomALomaxNet
2 httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plot33
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Credit Twitter Feed Anthony Lomax ALomaxNet
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Rescue workers rushed Wednesday from a damaged hotel during one of many aftershocks CreditTyrone SiuReuters
References1 httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml2 httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Q 34
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Residents take shelter at a local stadium after an earthquake in Hualien Taiwan February 7 2018 Picture taken February 7 2018 CreditTyrone SiuReuters
More than 800 people sought refuge in shelters overnight many too scared to stay in their homes as aftershocks stirred panic (2)
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Twitter feeds
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin 35
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
36
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Links to key media articles discussing Aftershocks
Referencesbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletinbull httpstwittercomALomaxNetbull httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-
03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plotbull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Qbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377
Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Paolo ZimmaroXin Ma
Manny Hakhamaneshi37
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) Hotel
Seismically-induced settlements
Significant tilt
Building located next to a river (protected by levees)
Likely founded on alluvial deposits
Speculation of liquefaction and lateral spreading
Potential area for physical reconnaissance
Research surface evidence of liquefaction during VERT long-term response
References google earth pro nytcom (New York Times) 38
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) HotelSeismically-induced settlements
Significant tiltBuilding located next to a river (protected by levees)Likely founded on alluvial depositsLiquefaction Surface evidencesCrack on road way away from building
Lateral displacementFounded on top of older water irrigation systems which was filled for the construction
References1cnacomtw 2httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htm3httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96 39
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Figure Left Damage location in relation to Mellun Fault
bull Possible reconnaissance location along fault line
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 40
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Rockfall has been observed in Su-Hau Highway and Hualien Bridge
bull The course of the Li Wu river is the alignment of the Central Cross Island Highway the most important road linking the east and west coasts of Taiwan The west end of this road was profoundly damaged during the 1999 Chi Chi Earthquake This area is very prone to Landslide and Rockfall The one image available today on the right shows multiple small detachments This area can be a good site for potential future reconnaissance efforts Considerable effort has been put to make this road more resilient to rockfall If this indeed is the case then it will serve as a major triumph for engineers
41
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Central Cross Island Highway - Toroko Gorge
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Taiwan Railroad Hualien Stationbull Crack on the platform what is the causebull Underground water pipe broke causing floodingbull Broken Railtrack
References1httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews23348412httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html 42
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull Marshal Hotelbull Crack observed on roadbull Potential for Liquefaction shall be studied
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
VICTIMS
bull The latest statistics from the Central Emergency Operation Center (CEOC) confirm 9 dead 25 missing and 269 injured Furthermore 30 foreigners reported injured 196 rescued from Yun Men Tsui Ti Building and 3 other buildings
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
bull USAR efforts ongoing at 4 collapse site Yun Men Tsui Ti (雲門翠堤) building Marshal Hotel (統帥大飯店) and 2 others in Hualien
bull ~420 search-and-rescue (SAR) personnel 20 SAR dogs from more than 17 counties and cities were involved in the rescue operations 750 police and firefighters and teams of excavators
bull The Ministry of National Defense established temporary command headquarters in Hualien City to coordinate SAR efforts being carried out by the ROC armed forces National Airborne Services Corps and National Fire and Police agencies This involves 661 military personnel 13 air crews 595 firefighters and 522 police according to the CEOC
17
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
bull Rescue and recovery efforts are taking place in three stages bull First - providing medical care and shelter for those affected while searching
for the missingbull Second - restoring key utilities and infrastructure such as power gas and
water linesbull Third - inspecting roads and bridges to assess safety and minimize further
damage
bull US$102 million in funding is to be made immediately available to the local government for emergency housing programs
18
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
NATIONAL USAR CHALLENGES
bull Several Tilting Buildings Yun Men Tsui Ti Building Challenged USAR Teams Steel supports to prop listing building started sliding Use of ladders lowhigh angle rescues and cranes
bull Rain cold wave and night operations hampering rescue efforts (RainCold may also impact victim survivability)
NGO Response
bull Taiwan Red Crossrsquos fourth rescue team (27 volunteers) mobilized to provide temporary shelter at Hualien Arena and Chung Hua Elementary school The relief team of Taichung branch (45 volunteers) has arrived
bull Red Cross Disaster Relief Team delivered thermal sensors optical detectors and other rescue equipment to rescue
INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE
bull Taiwan rejected the aid offered by China for the rescue efforts
bull Singapore indicated it ldquostands readyrdquo to provide assistance
bull UN OCHA has not activated Virtual OSOCC discussion of event as ldquoBreaking Emergencyrdquo for International USAR teams to communicate and coordinate
19
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
HOSPITALS HEALTH EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE
bull Sources mention a damaged and tilting military hospital
bull The Ministry of Health and Welfare will coordinate medical resources and arrangements are in place with the county government for temporary accommodation
bull Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital the Army 805 Hospital Mennonite Hospital Buli Hualien Hospital all started preparations for large number of injuries (3rd Handling Report of 0206 Earthquake Disaster)
SHELTERING amp WASH
bull Damaged Homes amp Concerned Residents - temporary shelters being provided
bull 800 people went to bed in shelters on Wednesday nearly 500 at the Hualien Gymnasium and more than 300 at the Chunghwa Primary School Sheltering at a Newly Built Baseball Stadium
bull 31000 households without water according to National Emergency Management Office
WATERGASPOWER Emergency Response
bull Officials checking quake-hit areas for damage to water and gas pipes and power lines to prevent the occurrence of secondary disasters
20
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
21
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Links to key media articles discussing Hospitals Emergency Response
bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42966916
bull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-idUSKBN1FR08I
bull httpswwwexpresscouknewsworld915511taiwan-earthquake-damage-two-dead-150-missing-hospital-Taipei-Hualian-ring-of-fire
bull httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives201802082003687282
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358340
bull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml
bull httpabcnewsgocomInternationalrescuers-scramble-find-dozens-people-trapped-earthquake-killsstoryid=52901523
bull httpswwwcbsnewscomnewstaiwan-earthquake-today-hualien-city-live-updates-2018-02-06
bull httpwwwredcrossorgtwenglishindexjsp
bull httpswwwwashingtonpostcomworldasia_pacificstrong-earthquake-rattles-east-coast-of-taiwan20180206d63afbd2-0b62-11e8-998c-96deb18cca19_storyhtmlutm_term=49e698f2b2ec
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358630
bull httpswwwchannelnewsasiacomnewssingaporetaiwan-earthquake-hualien-no-singaporeans-injured-9936858
bull httpsenglisheygovtwNews_Content2aspxn=8262ED7A25916ABFampsms=DD07AA2ECD4290A6amps=75B6D5CAE2316449
bull httpstaiwantodaytwnewsphpunit=15amppost=129165
bull httpstaiwantodaytwnewsphpunit=2amppost=129218
bull httpwwwemicgovtwengindexphpcode=listampids=73
Topic 4 Social Media Response
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Xin MaErica C FischerMikael Gartner
22
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Number of times taiwanearthquake occurred on twitter over time (time is in PST)
Data from wwwhashtagsorg and is based off of a sample of 1 of twitter users
References Reference 1 Reference 2 Reference 3
23
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Referenceshttpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ 24
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References Reference 1 httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ Reference 2 httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999 25
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response Facebook Page of the National Fire Agency Ministry of Interior
Update of Rescue Effort As of Feb7 2018 at 2200 Taiwan TimeDeath and Missing 7 dead 260 injured 67 missing
Evacuated 830 evacuated 560 sheltered
Utilities Electricity 2008 households lost 1822 households repaired 186 households awaiting order from officialsHydro 40000 households lost 8442 households repaired 31558 households waitingCity Cable 0 casesBase Station 70 damaged 54 repaired 16 repair by Feb 9th
Gas 0 cases
Building Damages Emergency Evaluation 4 red tag 0 yellow tag
Transportation National Highway 0 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureProvincial Highway 0 disruption 3 emergency rehabilitation 1 closureCounty Roads 2 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureTaiwan High Speed Rail Normal OperationTaiwan Railroad Normal Operation Disruption in Hualian Port branch (Cargo transport)Seaair transport Normal
School Damages 132 schools 65230000 TWB (2200000 USD) Farm Land lost 0
Response Personnel
Army 661 head countPoliceFire Department 1085 head count 20 rescue dogs 295 vehicles 80 air vehicles
26
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Links to key media articles discussing Social Media Response
bull httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ
bull httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999
Topic 5 Lifelines VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeJi Su Lee
Nicole Paul
27
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Roads showed large cracksbuckled hindering traffic flow
bull National Fire Agency said 40000 people were without water (Hualien has a population of 350000)
bull Water supply was restored to almost 5000 homes by noon the day of the earthquake
bull Shoufeng Yanliao area of Shoufeng also suffered a pipeline rupture (affecting ~100 households)
bull Taishui Company (water supplier) is setting up water storage buckets for distribution
bull Reports showing 600-2000 people were left without powerbull Power was restored to almost 1700 homes by noon the day of the earthquakebull Many of the remaining power outages are located near buildings that have
collapsedbull Difficult to repairrestore as priority is given to recovery efforts at fallen
buildings
28
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquake
httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
29
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
Links to key media articles discussing Hualien
bull httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquakebull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-
idUSKBN1FR08Ibull httpswwwcnncom20180207asiataiwan-earthquake-hualien-intlindexhtmlbull httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
Topic 6 Aftershocks VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeDominga Sanchez
Eytan Fiszman
30
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Series of strong aftershocks followed 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan(13)
bull The USGS records show that at least 14 aftershocks (above 41 magnitude) followed the 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan which interrupted search rescues(1)
bull This includes a 54 magnitude 15 km depth on Feb 6 at 191528 (UTC) and 57 magnitude 19 km depth on Feb 7 at 152131 (UTC) (1 2)
References1 httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtml2 httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmap3 httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377 31
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull MI 44 Hualien aftershock 8km depth 0502 local time (21102 UTC) ~4km W of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien City
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin
32
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
bull MI 47 Hualien aftershock 6km depth 1913 local time (1113 UTC) ~9km ENE of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien CityLargest aftershock in 6 amp frac12 hours
Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull ldquo3 days in Taiwan seismogram from Teipei M61 (yellow) M64(magenta) and many aftershocks (and foreshocks)rdquo(12)
References1 httpstwittercomALomaxNet
2 httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plot33
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Credit Twitter Feed Anthony Lomax ALomaxNet
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Rescue workers rushed Wednesday from a damaged hotel during one of many aftershocks CreditTyrone SiuReuters
References1 httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml2 httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Q 34
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Residents take shelter at a local stadium after an earthquake in Hualien Taiwan February 7 2018 Picture taken February 7 2018 CreditTyrone SiuReuters
More than 800 people sought refuge in shelters overnight many too scared to stay in their homes as aftershocks stirred panic (2)
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Twitter feeds
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin 35
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
36
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Links to key media articles discussing Aftershocks
Referencesbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletinbull httpstwittercomALomaxNetbull httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-
03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plotbull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Qbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377
Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Paolo ZimmaroXin Ma
Manny Hakhamaneshi37
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) Hotel
Seismically-induced settlements
Significant tilt
Building located next to a river (protected by levees)
Likely founded on alluvial deposits
Speculation of liquefaction and lateral spreading
Potential area for physical reconnaissance
Research surface evidence of liquefaction during VERT long-term response
References google earth pro nytcom (New York Times) 38
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) HotelSeismically-induced settlements
Significant tiltBuilding located next to a river (protected by levees)Likely founded on alluvial depositsLiquefaction Surface evidencesCrack on road way away from building
Lateral displacementFounded on top of older water irrigation systems which was filled for the construction
References1cnacomtw 2httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htm3httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96 39
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Figure Left Damage location in relation to Mellun Fault
bull Possible reconnaissance location along fault line
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 40
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Rockfall has been observed in Su-Hau Highway and Hualien Bridge
bull The course of the Li Wu river is the alignment of the Central Cross Island Highway the most important road linking the east and west coasts of Taiwan The west end of this road was profoundly damaged during the 1999 Chi Chi Earthquake This area is very prone to Landslide and Rockfall The one image available today on the right shows multiple small detachments This area can be a good site for potential future reconnaissance efforts Considerable effort has been put to make this road more resilient to rockfall If this indeed is the case then it will serve as a major triumph for engineers
41
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Central Cross Island Highway - Toroko Gorge
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Taiwan Railroad Hualien Stationbull Crack on the platform what is the causebull Underground water pipe broke causing floodingbull Broken Railtrack
References1httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews23348412httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html 42
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull Marshal Hotelbull Crack observed on roadbull Potential for Liquefaction shall be studied
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
bull Rescue and recovery efforts are taking place in three stages bull First - providing medical care and shelter for those affected while searching
for the missingbull Second - restoring key utilities and infrastructure such as power gas and
water linesbull Third - inspecting roads and bridges to assess safety and minimize further
damage
bull US$102 million in funding is to be made immediately available to the local government for emergency housing programs
18
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
NATIONAL USAR CHALLENGES
bull Several Tilting Buildings Yun Men Tsui Ti Building Challenged USAR Teams Steel supports to prop listing building started sliding Use of ladders lowhigh angle rescues and cranes
bull Rain cold wave and night operations hampering rescue efforts (RainCold may also impact victim survivability)
NGO Response
bull Taiwan Red Crossrsquos fourth rescue team (27 volunteers) mobilized to provide temporary shelter at Hualien Arena and Chung Hua Elementary school The relief team of Taichung branch (45 volunteers) has arrived
bull Red Cross Disaster Relief Team delivered thermal sensors optical detectors and other rescue equipment to rescue
INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE
bull Taiwan rejected the aid offered by China for the rescue efforts
bull Singapore indicated it ldquostands readyrdquo to provide assistance
bull UN OCHA has not activated Virtual OSOCC discussion of event as ldquoBreaking Emergencyrdquo for International USAR teams to communicate and coordinate
19
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
HOSPITALS HEALTH EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE
bull Sources mention a damaged and tilting military hospital
bull The Ministry of Health and Welfare will coordinate medical resources and arrangements are in place with the county government for temporary accommodation
bull Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital the Army 805 Hospital Mennonite Hospital Buli Hualien Hospital all started preparations for large number of injuries (3rd Handling Report of 0206 Earthquake Disaster)
SHELTERING amp WASH
bull Damaged Homes amp Concerned Residents - temporary shelters being provided
bull 800 people went to bed in shelters on Wednesday nearly 500 at the Hualien Gymnasium and more than 300 at the Chunghwa Primary School Sheltering at a Newly Built Baseball Stadium
bull 31000 households without water according to National Emergency Management Office
WATERGASPOWER Emergency Response
bull Officials checking quake-hit areas for damage to water and gas pipes and power lines to prevent the occurrence of secondary disasters
20
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
21
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Links to key media articles discussing Hospitals Emergency Response
bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42966916
bull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-idUSKBN1FR08I
bull httpswwwexpresscouknewsworld915511taiwan-earthquake-damage-two-dead-150-missing-hospital-Taipei-Hualian-ring-of-fire
bull httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives201802082003687282
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358340
bull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml
bull httpabcnewsgocomInternationalrescuers-scramble-find-dozens-people-trapped-earthquake-killsstoryid=52901523
bull httpswwwcbsnewscomnewstaiwan-earthquake-today-hualien-city-live-updates-2018-02-06
bull httpwwwredcrossorgtwenglishindexjsp
bull httpswwwwashingtonpostcomworldasia_pacificstrong-earthquake-rattles-east-coast-of-taiwan20180206d63afbd2-0b62-11e8-998c-96deb18cca19_storyhtmlutm_term=49e698f2b2ec
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358630
bull httpswwwchannelnewsasiacomnewssingaporetaiwan-earthquake-hualien-no-singaporeans-injured-9936858
bull httpsenglisheygovtwNews_Content2aspxn=8262ED7A25916ABFampsms=DD07AA2ECD4290A6amps=75B6D5CAE2316449
bull httpstaiwantodaytwnewsphpunit=15amppost=129165
bull httpstaiwantodaytwnewsphpunit=2amppost=129218
bull httpwwwemicgovtwengindexphpcode=listampids=73
Topic 4 Social Media Response
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Xin MaErica C FischerMikael Gartner
22
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Number of times taiwanearthquake occurred on twitter over time (time is in PST)
Data from wwwhashtagsorg and is based off of a sample of 1 of twitter users
References Reference 1 Reference 2 Reference 3
23
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Referenceshttpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ 24
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References Reference 1 httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ Reference 2 httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999 25
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response Facebook Page of the National Fire Agency Ministry of Interior
Update of Rescue Effort As of Feb7 2018 at 2200 Taiwan TimeDeath and Missing 7 dead 260 injured 67 missing
Evacuated 830 evacuated 560 sheltered
Utilities Electricity 2008 households lost 1822 households repaired 186 households awaiting order from officialsHydro 40000 households lost 8442 households repaired 31558 households waitingCity Cable 0 casesBase Station 70 damaged 54 repaired 16 repair by Feb 9th
Gas 0 cases
Building Damages Emergency Evaluation 4 red tag 0 yellow tag
Transportation National Highway 0 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureProvincial Highway 0 disruption 3 emergency rehabilitation 1 closureCounty Roads 2 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureTaiwan High Speed Rail Normal OperationTaiwan Railroad Normal Operation Disruption in Hualian Port branch (Cargo transport)Seaair transport Normal
School Damages 132 schools 65230000 TWB (2200000 USD) Farm Land lost 0
Response Personnel
Army 661 head countPoliceFire Department 1085 head count 20 rescue dogs 295 vehicles 80 air vehicles
26
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Links to key media articles discussing Social Media Response
bull httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ
bull httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999
Topic 5 Lifelines VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeJi Su Lee
Nicole Paul
27
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Roads showed large cracksbuckled hindering traffic flow
bull National Fire Agency said 40000 people were without water (Hualien has a population of 350000)
bull Water supply was restored to almost 5000 homes by noon the day of the earthquake
bull Shoufeng Yanliao area of Shoufeng also suffered a pipeline rupture (affecting ~100 households)
bull Taishui Company (water supplier) is setting up water storage buckets for distribution
bull Reports showing 600-2000 people were left without powerbull Power was restored to almost 1700 homes by noon the day of the earthquakebull Many of the remaining power outages are located near buildings that have
collapsedbull Difficult to repairrestore as priority is given to recovery efforts at fallen
buildings
28
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquake
httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
29
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
Links to key media articles discussing Hualien
bull httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquakebull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-
idUSKBN1FR08Ibull httpswwwcnncom20180207asiataiwan-earthquake-hualien-intlindexhtmlbull httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
Topic 6 Aftershocks VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeDominga Sanchez
Eytan Fiszman
30
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Series of strong aftershocks followed 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan(13)
bull The USGS records show that at least 14 aftershocks (above 41 magnitude) followed the 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan which interrupted search rescues(1)
bull This includes a 54 magnitude 15 km depth on Feb 6 at 191528 (UTC) and 57 magnitude 19 km depth on Feb 7 at 152131 (UTC) (1 2)
References1 httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtml2 httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmap3 httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377 31
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull MI 44 Hualien aftershock 8km depth 0502 local time (21102 UTC) ~4km W of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien City
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin
32
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
bull MI 47 Hualien aftershock 6km depth 1913 local time (1113 UTC) ~9km ENE of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien CityLargest aftershock in 6 amp frac12 hours
Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull ldquo3 days in Taiwan seismogram from Teipei M61 (yellow) M64(magenta) and many aftershocks (and foreshocks)rdquo(12)
References1 httpstwittercomALomaxNet
2 httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plot33
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Credit Twitter Feed Anthony Lomax ALomaxNet
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Rescue workers rushed Wednesday from a damaged hotel during one of many aftershocks CreditTyrone SiuReuters
References1 httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml2 httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Q 34
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Residents take shelter at a local stadium after an earthquake in Hualien Taiwan February 7 2018 Picture taken February 7 2018 CreditTyrone SiuReuters
More than 800 people sought refuge in shelters overnight many too scared to stay in their homes as aftershocks stirred panic (2)
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Twitter feeds
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin 35
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
36
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Links to key media articles discussing Aftershocks
Referencesbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletinbull httpstwittercomALomaxNetbull httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-
03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plotbull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Qbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377
Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Paolo ZimmaroXin Ma
Manny Hakhamaneshi37
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) Hotel
Seismically-induced settlements
Significant tilt
Building located next to a river (protected by levees)
Likely founded on alluvial deposits
Speculation of liquefaction and lateral spreading
Potential area for physical reconnaissance
Research surface evidence of liquefaction during VERT long-term response
References google earth pro nytcom (New York Times) 38
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) HotelSeismically-induced settlements
Significant tiltBuilding located next to a river (protected by levees)Likely founded on alluvial depositsLiquefaction Surface evidencesCrack on road way away from building
Lateral displacementFounded on top of older water irrigation systems which was filled for the construction
References1cnacomtw 2httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htm3httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96 39
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Figure Left Damage location in relation to Mellun Fault
bull Possible reconnaissance location along fault line
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 40
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Rockfall has been observed in Su-Hau Highway and Hualien Bridge
bull The course of the Li Wu river is the alignment of the Central Cross Island Highway the most important road linking the east and west coasts of Taiwan The west end of this road was profoundly damaged during the 1999 Chi Chi Earthquake This area is very prone to Landslide and Rockfall The one image available today on the right shows multiple small detachments This area can be a good site for potential future reconnaissance efforts Considerable effort has been put to make this road more resilient to rockfall If this indeed is the case then it will serve as a major triumph for engineers
41
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Central Cross Island Highway - Toroko Gorge
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Taiwan Railroad Hualien Stationbull Crack on the platform what is the causebull Underground water pipe broke causing floodingbull Broken Railtrack
References1httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews23348412httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html 42
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull Marshal Hotelbull Crack observed on roadbull Potential for Liquefaction shall be studied
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
NATIONAL USAR CHALLENGES
bull Several Tilting Buildings Yun Men Tsui Ti Building Challenged USAR Teams Steel supports to prop listing building started sliding Use of ladders lowhigh angle rescues and cranes
bull Rain cold wave and night operations hampering rescue efforts (RainCold may also impact victim survivability)
NGO Response
bull Taiwan Red Crossrsquos fourth rescue team (27 volunteers) mobilized to provide temporary shelter at Hualien Arena and Chung Hua Elementary school The relief team of Taichung branch (45 volunteers) has arrived
bull Red Cross Disaster Relief Team delivered thermal sensors optical detectors and other rescue equipment to rescue
INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE
bull Taiwan rejected the aid offered by China for the rescue efforts
bull Singapore indicated it ldquostands readyrdquo to provide assistance
bull UN OCHA has not activated Virtual OSOCC discussion of event as ldquoBreaking Emergencyrdquo for International USAR teams to communicate and coordinate
19
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
HOSPITALS HEALTH EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE
bull Sources mention a damaged and tilting military hospital
bull The Ministry of Health and Welfare will coordinate medical resources and arrangements are in place with the county government for temporary accommodation
bull Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital the Army 805 Hospital Mennonite Hospital Buli Hualien Hospital all started preparations for large number of injuries (3rd Handling Report of 0206 Earthquake Disaster)
SHELTERING amp WASH
bull Damaged Homes amp Concerned Residents - temporary shelters being provided
bull 800 people went to bed in shelters on Wednesday nearly 500 at the Hualien Gymnasium and more than 300 at the Chunghwa Primary School Sheltering at a Newly Built Baseball Stadium
bull 31000 households without water according to National Emergency Management Office
WATERGASPOWER Emergency Response
bull Officials checking quake-hit areas for damage to water and gas pipes and power lines to prevent the occurrence of secondary disasters
20
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
21
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Links to key media articles discussing Hospitals Emergency Response
bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42966916
bull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-idUSKBN1FR08I
bull httpswwwexpresscouknewsworld915511taiwan-earthquake-damage-two-dead-150-missing-hospital-Taipei-Hualian-ring-of-fire
bull httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives201802082003687282
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358340
bull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml
bull httpabcnewsgocomInternationalrescuers-scramble-find-dozens-people-trapped-earthquake-killsstoryid=52901523
bull httpswwwcbsnewscomnewstaiwan-earthquake-today-hualien-city-live-updates-2018-02-06
bull httpwwwredcrossorgtwenglishindexjsp
bull httpswwwwashingtonpostcomworldasia_pacificstrong-earthquake-rattles-east-coast-of-taiwan20180206d63afbd2-0b62-11e8-998c-96deb18cca19_storyhtmlutm_term=49e698f2b2ec
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358630
bull httpswwwchannelnewsasiacomnewssingaporetaiwan-earthquake-hualien-no-singaporeans-injured-9936858
bull httpsenglisheygovtwNews_Content2aspxn=8262ED7A25916ABFampsms=DD07AA2ECD4290A6amps=75B6D5CAE2316449
bull httpstaiwantodaytwnewsphpunit=15amppost=129165
bull httpstaiwantodaytwnewsphpunit=2amppost=129218
bull httpwwwemicgovtwengindexphpcode=listampids=73
Topic 4 Social Media Response
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Xin MaErica C FischerMikael Gartner
22
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Number of times taiwanearthquake occurred on twitter over time (time is in PST)
Data from wwwhashtagsorg and is based off of a sample of 1 of twitter users
References Reference 1 Reference 2 Reference 3
23
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Referenceshttpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ 24
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References Reference 1 httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ Reference 2 httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999 25
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response Facebook Page of the National Fire Agency Ministry of Interior
Update of Rescue Effort As of Feb7 2018 at 2200 Taiwan TimeDeath and Missing 7 dead 260 injured 67 missing
Evacuated 830 evacuated 560 sheltered
Utilities Electricity 2008 households lost 1822 households repaired 186 households awaiting order from officialsHydro 40000 households lost 8442 households repaired 31558 households waitingCity Cable 0 casesBase Station 70 damaged 54 repaired 16 repair by Feb 9th
Gas 0 cases
Building Damages Emergency Evaluation 4 red tag 0 yellow tag
Transportation National Highway 0 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureProvincial Highway 0 disruption 3 emergency rehabilitation 1 closureCounty Roads 2 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureTaiwan High Speed Rail Normal OperationTaiwan Railroad Normal Operation Disruption in Hualian Port branch (Cargo transport)Seaair transport Normal
School Damages 132 schools 65230000 TWB (2200000 USD) Farm Land lost 0
Response Personnel
Army 661 head countPoliceFire Department 1085 head count 20 rescue dogs 295 vehicles 80 air vehicles
26
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Links to key media articles discussing Social Media Response
bull httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ
bull httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999
Topic 5 Lifelines VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeJi Su Lee
Nicole Paul
27
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Roads showed large cracksbuckled hindering traffic flow
bull National Fire Agency said 40000 people were without water (Hualien has a population of 350000)
bull Water supply was restored to almost 5000 homes by noon the day of the earthquake
bull Shoufeng Yanliao area of Shoufeng also suffered a pipeline rupture (affecting ~100 households)
bull Taishui Company (water supplier) is setting up water storage buckets for distribution
bull Reports showing 600-2000 people were left without powerbull Power was restored to almost 1700 homes by noon the day of the earthquakebull Many of the remaining power outages are located near buildings that have
collapsedbull Difficult to repairrestore as priority is given to recovery efforts at fallen
buildings
28
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquake
httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
29
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
Links to key media articles discussing Hualien
bull httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquakebull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-
idUSKBN1FR08Ibull httpswwwcnncom20180207asiataiwan-earthquake-hualien-intlindexhtmlbull httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
Topic 6 Aftershocks VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeDominga Sanchez
Eytan Fiszman
30
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Series of strong aftershocks followed 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan(13)
bull The USGS records show that at least 14 aftershocks (above 41 magnitude) followed the 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan which interrupted search rescues(1)
bull This includes a 54 magnitude 15 km depth on Feb 6 at 191528 (UTC) and 57 magnitude 19 km depth on Feb 7 at 152131 (UTC) (1 2)
References1 httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtml2 httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmap3 httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377 31
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull MI 44 Hualien aftershock 8km depth 0502 local time (21102 UTC) ~4km W of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien City
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin
32
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
bull MI 47 Hualien aftershock 6km depth 1913 local time (1113 UTC) ~9km ENE of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien CityLargest aftershock in 6 amp frac12 hours
Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull ldquo3 days in Taiwan seismogram from Teipei M61 (yellow) M64(magenta) and many aftershocks (and foreshocks)rdquo(12)
References1 httpstwittercomALomaxNet
2 httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plot33
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Credit Twitter Feed Anthony Lomax ALomaxNet
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Rescue workers rushed Wednesday from a damaged hotel during one of many aftershocks CreditTyrone SiuReuters
References1 httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml2 httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Q 34
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Residents take shelter at a local stadium after an earthquake in Hualien Taiwan February 7 2018 Picture taken February 7 2018 CreditTyrone SiuReuters
More than 800 people sought refuge in shelters overnight many too scared to stay in their homes as aftershocks stirred panic (2)
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Twitter feeds
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin 35
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
36
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Links to key media articles discussing Aftershocks
Referencesbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletinbull httpstwittercomALomaxNetbull httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-
03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plotbull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Qbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377
Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Paolo ZimmaroXin Ma
Manny Hakhamaneshi37
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) Hotel
Seismically-induced settlements
Significant tilt
Building located next to a river (protected by levees)
Likely founded on alluvial deposits
Speculation of liquefaction and lateral spreading
Potential area for physical reconnaissance
Research surface evidence of liquefaction during VERT long-term response
References google earth pro nytcom (New York Times) 38
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) HotelSeismically-induced settlements
Significant tiltBuilding located next to a river (protected by levees)Likely founded on alluvial depositsLiquefaction Surface evidencesCrack on road way away from building
Lateral displacementFounded on top of older water irrigation systems which was filled for the construction
References1cnacomtw 2httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htm3httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96 39
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Figure Left Damage location in relation to Mellun Fault
bull Possible reconnaissance location along fault line
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 40
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Rockfall has been observed in Su-Hau Highway and Hualien Bridge
bull The course of the Li Wu river is the alignment of the Central Cross Island Highway the most important road linking the east and west coasts of Taiwan The west end of this road was profoundly damaged during the 1999 Chi Chi Earthquake This area is very prone to Landslide and Rockfall The one image available today on the right shows multiple small detachments This area can be a good site for potential future reconnaissance efforts Considerable effort has been put to make this road more resilient to rockfall If this indeed is the case then it will serve as a major triumph for engineers
41
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Central Cross Island Highway - Toroko Gorge
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Taiwan Railroad Hualien Stationbull Crack on the platform what is the causebull Underground water pipe broke causing floodingbull Broken Railtrack
References1httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews23348412httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html 42
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull Marshal Hotelbull Crack observed on roadbull Potential for Liquefaction shall be studied
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
HOSPITALS HEALTH EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE
bull Sources mention a damaged and tilting military hospital
bull The Ministry of Health and Welfare will coordinate medical resources and arrangements are in place with the county government for temporary accommodation
bull Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital the Army 805 Hospital Mennonite Hospital Buli Hualien Hospital all started preparations for large number of injuries (3rd Handling Report of 0206 Earthquake Disaster)
SHELTERING amp WASH
bull Damaged Homes amp Concerned Residents - temporary shelters being provided
bull 800 people went to bed in shelters on Wednesday nearly 500 at the Hualien Gymnasium and more than 300 at the Chunghwa Primary School Sheltering at a Newly Built Baseball Stadium
bull 31000 households without water according to National Emergency Management Office
WATERGASPOWER Emergency Response
bull Officials checking quake-hit areas for damage to water and gas pipes and power lines to prevent the occurrence of secondary disasters
20
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
21
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Links to key media articles discussing Hospitals Emergency Response
bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42966916
bull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-idUSKBN1FR08I
bull httpswwwexpresscouknewsworld915511taiwan-earthquake-damage-two-dead-150-missing-hospital-Taipei-Hualian-ring-of-fire
bull httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives201802082003687282
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358340
bull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml
bull httpabcnewsgocomInternationalrescuers-scramble-find-dozens-people-trapped-earthquake-killsstoryid=52901523
bull httpswwwcbsnewscomnewstaiwan-earthquake-today-hualien-city-live-updates-2018-02-06
bull httpwwwredcrossorgtwenglishindexjsp
bull httpswwwwashingtonpostcomworldasia_pacificstrong-earthquake-rattles-east-coast-of-taiwan20180206d63afbd2-0b62-11e8-998c-96deb18cca19_storyhtmlutm_term=49e698f2b2ec
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358630
bull httpswwwchannelnewsasiacomnewssingaporetaiwan-earthquake-hualien-no-singaporeans-injured-9936858
bull httpsenglisheygovtwNews_Content2aspxn=8262ED7A25916ABFampsms=DD07AA2ECD4290A6amps=75B6D5CAE2316449
bull httpstaiwantodaytwnewsphpunit=15amppost=129165
bull httpstaiwantodaytwnewsphpunit=2amppost=129218
bull httpwwwemicgovtwengindexphpcode=listampids=73
Topic 4 Social Media Response
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Xin MaErica C FischerMikael Gartner
22
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Number of times taiwanearthquake occurred on twitter over time (time is in PST)
Data from wwwhashtagsorg and is based off of a sample of 1 of twitter users
References Reference 1 Reference 2 Reference 3
23
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Referenceshttpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ 24
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References Reference 1 httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ Reference 2 httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999 25
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response Facebook Page of the National Fire Agency Ministry of Interior
Update of Rescue Effort As of Feb7 2018 at 2200 Taiwan TimeDeath and Missing 7 dead 260 injured 67 missing
Evacuated 830 evacuated 560 sheltered
Utilities Electricity 2008 households lost 1822 households repaired 186 households awaiting order from officialsHydro 40000 households lost 8442 households repaired 31558 households waitingCity Cable 0 casesBase Station 70 damaged 54 repaired 16 repair by Feb 9th
Gas 0 cases
Building Damages Emergency Evaluation 4 red tag 0 yellow tag
Transportation National Highway 0 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureProvincial Highway 0 disruption 3 emergency rehabilitation 1 closureCounty Roads 2 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureTaiwan High Speed Rail Normal OperationTaiwan Railroad Normal Operation Disruption in Hualian Port branch (Cargo transport)Seaair transport Normal
School Damages 132 schools 65230000 TWB (2200000 USD) Farm Land lost 0
Response Personnel
Army 661 head countPoliceFire Department 1085 head count 20 rescue dogs 295 vehicles 80 air vehicles
26
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Links to key media articles discussing Social Media Response
bull httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ
bull httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999
Topic 5 Lifelines VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeJi Su Lee
Nicole Paul
27
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Roads showed large cracksbuckled hindering traffic flow
bull National Fire Agency said 40000 people were without water (Hualien has a population of 350000)
bull Water supply was restored to almost 5000 homes by noon the day of the earthquake
bull Shoufeng Yanliao area of Shoufeng also suffered a pipeline rupture (affecting ~100 households)
bull Taishui Company (water supplier) is setting up water storage buckets for distribution
bull Reports showing 600-2000 people were left without powerbull Power was restored to almost 1700 homes by noon the day of the earthquakebull Many of the remaining power outages are located near buildings that have
collapsedbull Difficult to repairrestore as priority is given to recovery efforts at fallen
buildings
28
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquake
httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
29
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
Links to key media articles discussing Hualien
bull httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquakebull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-
idUSKBN1FR08Ibull httpswwwcnncom20180207asiataiwan-earthquake-hualien-intlindexhtmlbull httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
Topic 6 Aftershocks VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeDominga Sanchez
Eytan Fiszman
30
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Series of strong aftershocks followed 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan(13)
bull The USGS records show that at least 14 aftershocks (above 41 magnitude) followed the 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan which interrupted search rescues(1)
bull This includes a 54 magnitude 15 km depth on Feb 6 at 191528 (UTC) and 57 magnitude 19 km depth on Feb 7 at 152131 (UTC) (1 2)
References1 httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtml2 httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmap3 httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377 31
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull MI 44 Hualien aftershock 8km depth 0502 local time (21102 UTC) ~4km W of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien City
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin
32
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
bull MI 47 Hualien aftershock 6km depth 1913 local time (1113 UTC) ~9km ENE of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien CityLargest aftershock in 6 amp frac12 hours
Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull ldquo3 days in Taiwan seismogram from Teipei M61 (yellow) M64(magenta) and many aftershocks (and foreshocks)rdquo(12)
References1 httpstwittercomALomaxNet
2 httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plot33
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Credit Twitter Feed Anthony Lomax ALomaxNet
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Rescue workers rushed Wednesday from a damaged hotel during one of many aftershocks CreditTyrone SiuReuters
References1 httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml2 httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Q 34
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Residents take shelter at a local stadium after an earthquake in Hualien Taiwan February 7 2018 Picture taken February 7 2018 CreditTyrone SiuReuters
More than 800 people sought refuge in shelters overnight many too scared to stay in their homes as aftershocks stirred panic (2)
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Twitter feeds
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin 35
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
36
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Links to key media articles discussing Aftershocks
Referencesbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletinbull httpstwittercomALomaxNetbull httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-
03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plotbull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Qbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377
Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Paolo ZimmaroXin Ma
Manny Hakhamaneshi37
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) Hotel
Seismically-induced settlements
Significant tilt
Building located next to a river (protected by levees)
Likely founded on alluvial deposits
Speculation of liquefaction and lateral spreading
Potential area for physical reconnaissance
Research surface evidence of liquefaction during VERT long-term response
References google earth pro nytcom (New York Times) 38
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) HotelSeismically-induced settlements
Significant tiltBuilding located next to a river (protected by levees)Likely founded on alluvial depositsLiquefaction Surface evidencesCrack on road way away from building
Lateral displacementFounded on top of older water irrigation systems which was filled for the construction
References1cnacomtw 2httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htm3httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96 39
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Figure Left Damage location in relation to Mellun Fault
bull Possible reconnaissance location along fault line
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 40
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Rockfall has been observed in Su-Hau Highway and Hualien Bridge
bull The course of the Li Wu river is the alignment of the Central Cross Island Highway the most important road linking the east and west coasts of Taiwan The west end of this road was profoundly damaged during the 1999 Chi Chi Earthquake This area is very prone to Landslide and Rockfall The one image available today on the right shows multiple small detachments This area can be a good site for potential future reconnaissance efforts Considerable effort has been put to make this road more resilient to rockfall If this indeed is the case then it will serve as a major triumph for engineers
41
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Central Cross Island Highway - Toroko Gorge
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Taiwan Railroad Hualien Stationbull Crack on the platform what is the causebull Underground water pipe broke causing floodingbull Broken Railtrack
References1httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews23348412httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html 42
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull Marshal Hotelbull Crack observed on roadbull Potential for Liquefaction shall be studied
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
21
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
Links to key media articles discussing Hospitals Emergency Response
bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42966916
bull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-idUSKBN1FR08I
bull httpswwwexpresscouknewsworld915511taiwan-earthquake-damage-two-dead-150-missing-hospital-Taipei-Hualian-ring-of-fire
bull httpwwwtaipeitimescomNewsfrontarchives201802082003687282
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358340
bull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml
bull httpabcnewsgocomInternationalrescuers-scramble-find-dozens-people-trapped-earthquake-killsstoryid=52901523
bull httpswwwcbsnewscomnewstaiwan-earthquake-today-hualien-city-live-updates-2018-02-06
bull httpwwwredcrossorgtwenglishindexjsp
bull httpswwwwashingtonpostcomworldasia_pacificstrong-earthquake-rattles-east-coast-of-taiwan20180206d63afbd2-0b62-11e8-998c-96deb18cca19_storyhtmlutm_term=49e698f2b2ec
bull httpswwwtaiwannewscomtwennews3358630
bull httpswwwchannelnewsasiacomnewssingaporetaiwan-earthquake-hualien-no-singaporeans-injured-9936858
bull httpsenglisheygovtwNews_Content2aspxn=8262ED7A25916ABFampsms=DD07AA2ECD4290A6amps=75B6D5CAE2316449
bull httpstaiwantodaytwnewsphpunit=15amppost=129165
bull httpstaiwantodaytwnewsphpunit=2amppost=129218
bull httpwwwemicgovtwengindexphpcode=listampids=73
Topic 4 Social Media Response
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Xin MaErica C FischerMikael Gartner
22
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Number of times taiwanearthquake occurred on twitter over time (time is in PST)
Data from wwwhashtagsorg and is based off of a sample of 1 of twitter users
References Reference 1 Reference 2 Reference 3
23
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Referenceshttpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ 24
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References Reference 1 httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ Reference 2 httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999 25
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response Facebook Page of the National Fire Agency Ministry of Interior
Update of Rescue Effort As of Feb7 2018 at 2200 Taiwan TimeDeath and Missing 7 dead 260 injured 67 missing
Evacuated 830 evacuated 560 sheltered
Utilities Electricity 2008 households lost 1822 households repaired 186 households awaiting order from officialsHydro 40000 households lost 8442 households repaired 31558 households waitingCity Cable 0 casesBase Station 70 damaged 54 repaired 16 repair by Feb 9th
Gas 0 cases
Building Damages Emergency Evaluation 4 red tag 0 yellow tag
Transportation National Highway 0 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureProvincial Highway 0 disruption 3 emergency rehabilitation 1 closureCounty Roads 2 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureTaiwan High Speed Rail Normal OperationTaiwan Railroad Normal Operation Disruption in Hualian Port branch (Cargo transport)Seaair transport Normal
School Damages 132 schools 65230000 TWB (2200000 USD) Farm Land lost 0
Response Personnel
Army 661 head countPoliceFire Department 1085 head count 20 rescue dogs 295 vehicles 80 air vehicles
26
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Links to key media articles discussing Social Media Response
bull httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ
bull httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999
Topic 5 Lifelines VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeJi Su Lee
Nicole Paul
27
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Roads showed large cracksbuckled hindering traffic flow
bull National Fire Agency said 40000 people were without water (Hualien has a population of 350000)
bull Water supply was restored to almost 5000 homes by noon the day of the earthquake
bull Shoufeng Yanliao area of Shoufeng also suffered a pipeline rupture (affecting ~100 households)
bull Taishui Company (water supplier) is setting up water storage buckets for distribution
bull Reports showing 600-2000 people were left without powerbull Power was restored to almost 1700 homes by noon the day of the earthquakebull Many of the remaining power outages are located near buildings that have
collapsedbull Difficult to repairrestore as priority is given to recovery efforts at fallen
buildings
28
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquake
httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
29
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
Links to key media articles discussing Hualien
bull httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquakebull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-
idUSKBN1FR08Ibull httpswwwcnncom20180207asiataiwan-earthquake-hualien-intlindexhtmlbull httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
Topic 6 Aftershocks VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeDominga Sanchez
Eytan Fiszman
30
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Series of strong aftershocks followed 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan(13)
bull The USGS records show that at least 14 aftershocks (above 41 magnitude) followed the 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan which interrupted search rescues(1)
bull This includes a 54 magnitude 15 km depth on Feb 6 at 191528 (UTC) and 57 magnitude 19 km depth on Feb 7 at 152131 (UTC) (1 2)
References1 httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtml2 httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmap3 httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377 31
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull MI 44 Hualien aftershock 8km depth 0502 local time (21102 UTC) ~4km W of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien City
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin
32
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
bull MI 47 Hualien aftershock 6km depth 1913 local time (1113 UTC) ~9km ENE of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien CityLargest aftershock in 6 amp frac12 hours
Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull ldquo3 days in Taiwan seismogram from Teipei M61 (yellow) M64(magenta) and many aftershocks (and foreshocks)rdquo(12)
References1 httpstwittercomALomaxNet
2 httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plot33
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Credit Twitter Feed Anthony Lomax ALomaxNet
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Rescue workers rushed Wednesday from a damaged hotel during one of many aftershocks CreditTyrone SiuReuters
References1 httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml2 httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Q 34
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Residents take shelter at a local stadium after an earthquake in Hualien Taiwan February 7 2018 Picture taken February 7 2018 CreditTyrone SiuReuters
More than 800 people sought refuge in shelters overnight many too scared to stay in their homes as aftershocks stirred panic (2)
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Twitter feeds
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin 35
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
36
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Links to key media articles discussing Aftershocks
Referencesbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletinbull httpstwittercomALomaxNetbull httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-
03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plotbull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Qbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377
Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Paolo ZimmaroXin Ma
Manny Hakhamaneshi37
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) Hotel
Seismically-induced settlements
Significant tilt
Building located next to a river (protected by levees)
Likely founded on alluvial deposits
Speculation of liquefaction and lateral spreading
Potential area for physical reconnaissance
Research surface evidence of liquefaction during VERT long-term response
References google earth pro nytcom (New York Times) 38
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) HotelSeismically-induced settlements
Significant tiltBuilding located next to a river (protected by levees)Likely founded on alluvial depositsLiquefaction Surface evidencesCrack on road way away from building
Lateral displacementFounded on top of older water irrigation systems which was filled for the construction
References1cnacomtw 2httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htm3httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96 39
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Figure Left Damage location in relation to Mellun Fault
bull Possible reconnaissance location along fault line
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 40
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Rockfall has been observed in Su-Hau Highway and Hualien Bridge
bull The course of the Li Wu river is the alignment of the Central Cross Island Highway the most important road linking the east and west coasts of Taiwan The west end of this road was profoundly damaged during the 1999 Chi Chi Earthquake This area is very prone to Landslide and Rockfall The one image available today on the right shows multiple small detachments This area can be a good site for potential future reconnaissance efforts Considerable effort has been put to make this road more resilient to rockfall If this indeed is the case then it will serve as a major triumph for engineers
41
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Central Cross Island Highway - Toroko Gorge
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Taiwan Railroad Hualien Stationbull Crack on the platform what is the causebull Underground water pipe broke causing floodingbull Broken Railtrack
References1httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews23348412httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html 42
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull Marshal Hotelbull Crack observed on roadbull Potential for Liquefaction shall be studied
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Topic 4 Social Media Response
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Xin MaErica C FischerMikael Gartner
22
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Number of times taiwanearthquake occurred on twitter over time (time is in PST)
Data from wwwhashtagsorg and is based off of a sample of 1 of twitter users
References Reference 1 Reference 2 Reference 3
23
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Referenceshttpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ 24
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References Reference 1 httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ Reference 2 httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999 25
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response Facebook Page of the National Fire Agency Ministry of Interior
Update of Rescue Effort As of Feb7 2018 at 2200 Taiwan TimeDeath and Missing 7 dead 260 injured 67 missing
Evacuated 830 evacuated 560 sheltered
Utilities Electricity 2008 households lost 1822 households repaired 186 households awaiting order from officialsHydro 40000 households lost 8442 households repaired 31558 households waitingCity Cable 0 casesBase Station 70 damaged 54 repaired 16 repair by Feb 9th
Gas 0 cases
Building Damages Emergency Evaluation 4 red tag 0 yellow tag
Transportation National Highway 0 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureProvincial Highway 0 disruption 3 emergency rehabilitation 1 closureCounty Roads 2 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureTaiwan High Speed Rail Normal OperationTaiwan Railroad Normal Operation Disruption in Hualian Port branch (Cargo transport)Seaair transport Normal
School Damages 132 schools 65230000 TWB (2200000 USD) Farm Land lost 0
Response Personnel
Army 661 head countPoliceFire Department 1085 head count 20 rescue dogs 295 vehicles 80 air vehicles
26
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Links to key media articles discussing Social Media Response
bull httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ
bull httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999
Topic 5 Lifelines VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeJi Su Lee
Nicole Paul
27
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Roads showed large cracksbuckled hindering traffic flow
bull National Fire Agency said 40000 people were without water (Hualien has a population of 350000)
bull Water supply was restored to almost 5000 homes by noon the day of the earthquake
bull Shoufeng Yanliao area of Shoufeng also suffered a pipeline rupture (affecting ~100 households)
bull Taishui Company (water supplier) is setting up water storage buckets for distribution
bull Reports showing 600-2000 people were left without powerbull Power was restored to almost 1700 homes by noon the day of the earthquakebull Many of the remaining power outages are located near buildings that have
collapsedbull Difficult to repairrestore as priority is given to recovery efforts at fallen
buildings
28
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquake
httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
29
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
Links to key media articles discussing Hualien
bull httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquakebull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-
idUSKBN1FR08Ibull httpswwwcnncom20180207asiataiwan-earthquake-hualien-intlindexhtmlbull httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
Topic 6 Aftershocks VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeDominga Sanchez
Eytan Fiszman
30
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Series of strong aftershocks followed 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan(13)
bull The USGS records show that at least 14 aftershocks (above 41 magnitude) followed the 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan which interrupted search rescues(1)
bull This includes a 54 magnitude 15 km depth on Feb 6 at 191528 (UTC) and 57 magnitude 19 km depth on Feb 7 at 152131 (UTC) (1 2)
References1 httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtml2 httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmap3 httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377 31
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull MI 44 Hualien aftershock 8km depth 0502 local time (21102 UTC) ~4km W of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien City
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin
32
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
bull MI 47 Hualien aftershock 6km depth 1913 local time (1113 UTC) ~9km ENE of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien CityLargest aftershock in 6 amp frac12 hours
Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull ldquo3 days in Taiwan seismogram from Teipei M61 (yellow) M64(magenta) and many aftershocks (and foreshocks)rdquo(12)
References1 httpstwittercomALomaxNet
2 httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plot33
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Credit Twitter Feed Anthony Lomax ALomaxNet
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Rescue workers rushed Wednesday from a damaged hotel during one of many aftershocks CreditTyrone SiuReuters
References1 httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml2 httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Q 34
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Residents take shelter at a local stadium after an earthquake in Hualien Taiwan February 7 2018 Picture taken February 7 2018 CreditTyrone SiuReuters
More than 800 people sought refuge in shelters overnight many too scared to stay in their homes as aftershocks stirred panic (2)
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Twitter feeds
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin 35
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
36
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Links to key media articles discussing Aftershocks
Referencesbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletinbull httpstwittercomALomaxNetbull httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-
03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plotbull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Qbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377
Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Paolo ZimmaroXin Ma
Manny Hakhamaneshi37
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) Hotel
Seismically-induced settlements
Significant tilt
Building located next to a river (protected by levees)
Likely founded on alluvial deposits
Speculation of liquefaction and lateral spreading
Potential area for physical reconnaissance
Research surface evidence of liquefaction during VERT long-term response
References google earth pro nytcom (New York Times) 38
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) HotelSeismically-induced settlements
Significant tiltBuilding located next to a river (protected by levees)Likely founded on alluvial depositsLiquefaction Surface evidencesCrack on road way away from building
Lateral displacementFounded on top of older water irrigation systems which was filled for the construction
References1cnacomtw 2httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htm3httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96 39
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Figure Left Damage location in relation to Mellun Fault
bull Possible reconnaissance location along fault line
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 40
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Rockfall has been observed in Su-Hau Highway and Hualien Bridge
bull The course of the Li Wu river is the alignment of the Central Cross Island Highway the most important road linking the east and west coasts of Taiwan The west end of this road was profoundly damaged during the 1999 Chi Chi Earthquake This area is very prone to Landslide and Rockfall The one image available today on the right shows multiple small detachments This area can be a good site for potential future reconnaissance efforts Considerable effort has been put to make this road more resilient to rockfall If this indeed is the case then it will serve as a major triumph for engineers
41
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Central Cross Island Highway - Toroko Gorge
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Taiwan Railroad Hualien Stationbull Crack on the platform what is the causebull Underground water pipe broke causing floodingbull Broken Railtrack
References1httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews23348412httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html 42
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull Marshal Hotelbull Crack observed on roadbull Potential for Liquefaction shall be studied
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Number of times taiwanearthquake occurred on twitter over time (time is in PST)
Data from wwwhashtagsorg and is based off of a sample of 1 of twitter users
References Reference 1 Reference 2 Reference 3
23
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Referenceshttpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ 24
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References Reference 1 httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ Reference 2 httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999 25
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response Facebook Page of the National Fire Agency Ministry of Interior
Update of Rescue Effort As of Feb7 2018 at 2200 Taiwan TimeDeath and Missing 7 dead 260 injured 67 missing
Evacuated 830 evacuated 560 sheltered
Utilities Electricity 2008 households lost 1822 households repaired 186 households awaiting order from officialsHydro 40000 households lost 8442 households repaired 31558 households waitingCity Cable 0 casesBase Station 70 damaged 54 repaired 16 repair by Feb 9th
Gas 0 cases
Building Damages Emergency Evaluation 4 red tag 0 yellow tag
Transportation National Highway 0 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureProvincial Highway 0 disruption 3 emergency rehabilitation 1 closureCounty Roads 2 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureTaiwan High Speed Rail Normal OperationTaiwan Railroad Normal Operation Disruption in Hualian Port branch (Cargo transport)Seaair transport Normal
School Damages 132 schools 65230000 TWB (2200000 USD) Farm Land lost 0
Response Personnel
Army 661 head countPoliceFire Department 1085 head count 20 rescue dogs 295 vehicles 80 air vehicles
26
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Links to key media articles discussing Social Media Response
bull httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ
bull httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999
Topic 5 Lifelines VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeJi Su Lee
Nicole Paul
27
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Roads showed large cracksbuckled hindering traffic flow
bull National Fire Agency said 40000 people were without water (Hualien has a population of 350000)
bull Water supply was restored to almost 5000 homes by noon the day of the earthquake
bull Shoufeng Yanliao area of Shoufeng also suffered a pipeline rupture (affecting ~100 households)
bull Taishui Company (water supplier) is setting up water storage buckets for distribution
bull Reports showing 600-2000 people were left without powerbull Power was restored to almost 1700 homes by noon the day of the earthquakebull Many of the remaining power outages are located near buildings that have
collapsedbull Difficult to repairrestore as priority is given to recovery efforts at fallen
buildings
28
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquake
httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
29
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
Links to key media articles discussing Hualien
bull httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquakebull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-
idUSKBN1FR08Ibull httpswwwcnncom20180207asiataiwan-earthquake-hualien-intlindexhtmlbull httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
Topic 6 Aftershocks VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeDominga Sanchez
Eytan Fiszman
30
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Series of strong aftershocks followed 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan(13)
bull The USGS records show that at least 14 aftershocks (above 41 magnitude) followed the 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan which interrupted search rescues(1)
bull This includes a 54 magnitude 15 km depth on Feb 6 at 191528 (UTC) and 57 magnitude 19 km depth on Feb 7 at 152131 (UTC) (1 2)
References1 httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtml2 httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmap3 httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377 31
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull MI 44 Hualien aftershock 8km depth 0502 local time (21102 UTC) ~4km W of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien City
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin
32
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
bull MI 47 Hualien aftershock 6km depth 1913 local time (1113 UTC) ~9km ENE of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien CityLargest aftershock in 6 amp frac12 hours
Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull ldquo3 days in Taiwan seismogram from Teipei M61 (yellow) M64(magenta) and many aftershocks (and foreshocks)rdquo(12)
References1 httpstwittercomALomaxNet
2 httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plot33
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Credit Twitter Feed Anthony Lomax ALomaxNet
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Rescue workers rushed Wednesday from a damaged hotel during one of many aftershocks CreditTyrone SiuReuters
References1 httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml2 httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Q 34
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Residents take shelter at a local stadium after an earthquake in Hualien Taiwan February 7 2018 Picture taken February 7 2018 CreditTyrone SiuReuters
More than 800 people sought refuge in shelters overnight many too scared to stay in their homes as aftershocks stirred panic (2)
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Twitter feeds
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin 35
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
36
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Links to key media articles discussing Aftershocks
Referencesbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletinbull httpstwittercomALomaxNetbull httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-
03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plotbull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Qbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377
Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Paolo ZimmaroXin Ma
Manny Hakhamaneshi37
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) Hotel
Seismically-induced settlements
Significant tilt
Building located next to a river (protected by levees)
Likely founded on alluvial deposits
Speculation of liquefaction and lateral spreading
Potential area for physical reconnaissance
Research surface evidence of liquefaction during VERT long-term response
References google earth pro nytcom (New York Times) 38
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) HotelSeismically-induced settlements
Significant tiltBuilding located next to a river (protected by levees)Likely founded on alluvial depositsLiquefaction Surface evidencesCrack on road way away from building
Lateral displacementFounded on top of older water irrigation systems which was filled for the construction
References1cnacomtw 2httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htm3httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96 39
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Figure Left Damage location in relation to Mellun Fault
bull Possible reconnaissance location along fault line
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 40
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Rockfall has been observed in Su-Hau Highway and Hualien Bridge
bull The course of the Li Wu river is the alignment of the Central Cross Island Highway the most important road linking the east and west coasts of Taiwan The west end of this road was profoundly damaged during the 1999 Chi Chi Earthquake This area is very prone to Landslide and Rockfall The one image available today on the right shows multiple small detachments This area can be a good site for potential future reconnaissance efforts Considerable effort has been put to make this road more resilient to rockfall If this indeed is the case then it will serve as a major triumph for engineers
41
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Central Cross Island Highway - Toroko Gorge
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Taiwan Railroad Hualien Stationbull Crack on the platform what is the causebull Underground water pipe broke causing floodingbull Broken Railtrack
References1httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews23348412httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html 42
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull Marshal Hotelbull Crack observed on roadbull Potential for Liquefaction shall be studied
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Referenceshttpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ 24
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References Reference 1 httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ Reference 2 httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999 25
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response Facebook Page of the National Fire Agency Ministry of Interior
Update of Rescue Effort As of Feb7 2018 at 2200 Taiwan TimeDeath and Missing 7 dead 260 injured 67 missing
Evacuated 830 evacuated 560 sheltered
Utilities Electricity 2008 households lost 1822 households repaired 186 households awaiting order from officialsHydro 40000 households lost 8442 households repaired 31558 households waitingCity Cable 0 casesBase Station 70 damaged 54 repaired 16 repair by Feb 9th
Gas 0 cases
Building Damages Emergency Evaluation 4 red tag 0 yellow tag
Transportation National Highway 0 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureProvincial Highway 0 disruption 3 emergency rehabilitation 1 closureCounty Roads 2 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureTaiwan High Speed Rail Normal OperationTaiwan Railroad Normal Operation Disruption in Hualian Port branch (Cargo transport)Seaair transport Normal
School Damages 132 schools 65230000 TWB (2200000 USD) Farm Land lost 0
Response Personnel
Army 661 head countPoliceFire Department 1085 head count 20 rescue dogs 295 vehicles 80 air vehicles
26
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Links to key media articles discussing Social Media Response
bull httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ
bull httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999
Topic 5 Lifelines VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeJi Su Lee
Nicole Paul
27
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Roads showed large cracksbuckled hindering traffic flow
bull National Fire Agency said 40000 people were without water (Hualien has a population of 350000)
bull Water supply was restored to almost 5000 homes by noon the day of the earthquake
bull Shoufeng Yanliao area of Shoufeng also suffered a pipeline rupture (affecting ~100 households)
bull Taishui Company (water supplier) is setting up water storage buckets for distribution
bull Reports showing 600-2000 people were left without powerbull Power was restored to almost 1700 homes by noon the day of the earthquakebull Many of the remaining power outages are located near buildings that have
collapsedbull Difficult to repairrestore as priority is given to recovery efforts at fallen
buildings
28
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquake
httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
29
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
Links to key media articles discussing Hualien
bull httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquakebull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-
idUSKBN1FR08Ibull httpswwwcnncom20180207asiataiwan-earthquake-hualien-intlindexhtmlbull httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
Topic 6 Aftershocks VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeDominga Sanchez
Eytan Fiszman
30
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Series of strong aftershocks followed 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan(13)
bull The USGS records show that at least 14 aftershocks (above 41 magnitude) followed the 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan which interrupted search rescues(1)
bull This includes a 54 magnitude 15 km depth on Feb 6 at 191528 (UTC) and 57 magnitude 19 km depth on Feb 7 at 152131 (UTC) (1 2)
References1 httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtml2 httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmap3 httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377 31
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull MI 44 Hualien aftershock 8km depth 0502 local time (21102 UTC) ~4km W of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien City
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin
32
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
bull MI 47 Hualien aftershock 6km depth 1913 local time (1113 UTC) ~9km ENE of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien CityLargest aftershock in 6 amp frac12 hours
Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull ldquo3 days in Taiwan seismogram from Teipei M61 (yellow) M64(magenta) and many aftershocks (and foreshocks)rdquo(12)
References1 httpstwittercomALomaxNet
2 httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plot33
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Credit Twitter Feed Anthony Lomax ALomaxNet
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Rescue workers rushed Wednesday from a damaged hotel during one of many aftershocks CreditTyrone SiuReuters
References1 httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml2 httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Q 34
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Residents take shelter at a local stadium after an earthquake in Hualien Taiwan February 7 2018 Picture taken February 7 2018 CreditTyrone SiuReuters
More than 800 people sought refuge in shelters overnight many too scared to stay in their homes as aftershocks stirred panic (2)
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Twitter feeds
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin 35
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
36
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Links to key media articles discussing Aftershocks
Referencesbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletinbull httpstwittercomALomaxNetbull httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-
03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plotbull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Qbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377
Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Paolo ZimmaroXin Ma
Manny Hakhamaneshi37
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) Hotel
Seismically-induced settlements
Significant tilt
Building located next to a river (protected by levees)
Likely founded on alluvial deposits
Speculation of liquefaction and lateral spreading
Potential area for physical reconnaissance
Research surface evidence of liquefaction during VERT long-term response
References google earth pro nytcom (New York Times) 38
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) HotelSeismically-induced settlements
Significant tiltBuilding located next to a river (protected by levees)Likely founded on alluvial depositsLiquefaction Surface evidencesCrack on road way away from building
Lateral displacementFounded on top of older water irrigation systems which was filled for the construction
References1cnacomtw 2httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htm3httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96 39
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Figure Left Damage location in relation to Mellun Fault
bull Possible reconnaissance location along fault line
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 40
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Rockfall has been observed in Su-Hau Highway and Hualien Bridge
bull The course of the Li Wu river is the alignment of the Central Cross Island Highway the most important road linking the east and west coasts of Taiwan The west end of this road was profoundly damaged during the 1999 Chi Chi Earthquake This area is very prone to Landslide and Rockfall The one image available today on the right shows multiple small detachments This area can be a good site for potential future reconnaissance efforts Considerable effort has been put to make this road more resilient to rockfall If this indeed is the case then it will serve as a major triumph for engineers
41
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Central Cross Island Highway - Toroko Gorge
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Taiwan Railroad Hualien Stationbull Crack on the platform what is the causebull Underground water pipe broke causing floodingbull Broken Railtrack
References1httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews23348412httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html 42
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull Marshal Hotelbull Crack observed on roadbull Potential for Liquefaction shall be studied
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References Reference 1 httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ Reference 2 httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999 25
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response Facebook Page of the National Fire Agency Ministry of Interior
Update of Rescue Effort As of Feb7 2018 at 2200 Taiwan TimeDeath and Missing 7 dead 260 injured 67 missing
Evacuated 830 evacuated 560 sheltered
Utilities Electricity 2008 households lost 1822 households repaired 186 households awaiting order from officialsHydro 40000 households lost 8442 households repaired 31558 households waitingCity Cable 0 casesBase Station 70 damaged 54 repaired 16 repair by Feb 9th
Gas 0 cases
Building Damages Emergency Evaluation 4 red tag 0 yellow tag
Transportation National Highway 0 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureProvincial Highway 0 disruption 3 emergency rehabilitation 1 closureCounty Roads 2 disruption 0 emergency rehabilitation 0 closureTaiwan High Speed Rail Normal OperationTaiwan Railroad Normal Operation Disruption in Hualian Port branch (Cargo transport)Seaair transport Normal
School Damages 132 schools 65230000 TWB (2200000 USD) Farm Land lost 0
Response Personnel
Army 661 head countPoliceFire Department 1085 head count 20 rescue dogs 295 vehicles 80 air vehicles
26
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Links to key media articles discussing Social Media Response
bull httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ
bull httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999
Topic 5 Lifelines VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeJi Su Lee
Nicole Paul
27
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Roads showed large cracksbuckled hindering traffic flow
bull National Fire Agency said 40000 people were without water (Hualien has a population of 350000)
bull Water supply was restored to almost 5000 homes by noon the day of the earthquake
bull Shoufeng Yanliao area of Shoufeng also suffered a pipeline rupture (affecting ~100 households)
bull Taishui Company (water supplier) is setting up water storage buckets for distribution
bull Reports showing 600-2000 people were left without powerbull Power was restored to almost 1700 homes by noon the day of the earthquakebull Many of the remaining power outages are located near buildings that have
collapsedbull Difficult to repairrestore as priority is given to recovery efforts at fallen
buildings
28
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquake
httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
29
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
Links to key media articles discussing Hualien
bull httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquakebull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-
idUSKBN1FR08Ibull httpswwwcnncom20180207asiataiwan-earthquake-hualien-intlindexhtmlbull httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
Topic 6 Aftershocks VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeDominga Sanchez
Eytan Fiszman
30
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Series of strong aftershocks followed 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan(13)
bull The USGS records show that at least 14 aftershocks (above 41 magnitude) followed the 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan which interrupted search rescues(1)
bull This includes a 54 magnitude 15 km depth on Feb 6 at 191528 (UTC) and 57 magnitude 19 km depth on Feb 7 at 152131 (UTC) (1 2)
References1 httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtml2 httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmap3 httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377 31
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull MI 44 Hualien aftershock 8km depth 0502 local time (21102 UTC) ~4km W of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien City
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin
32
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
bull MI 47 Hualien aftershock 6km depth 1913 local time (1113 UTC) ~9km ENE of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien CityLargest aftershock in 6 amp frac12 hours
Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull ldquo3 days in Taiwan seismogram from Teipei M61 (yellow) M64(magenta) and many aftershocks (and foreshocks)rdquo(12)
References1 httpstwittercomALomaxNet
2 httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plot33
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Credit Twitter Feed Anthony Lomax ALomaxNet
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Rescue workers rushed Wednesday from a damaged hotel during one of many aftershocks CreditTyrone SiuReuters
References1 httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml2 httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Q 34
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Residents take shelter at a local stadium after an earthquake in Hualien Taiwan February 7 2018 Picture taken February 7 2018 CreditTyrone SiuReuters
More than 800 people sought refuge in shelters overnight many too scared to stay in their homes as aftershocks stirred panic (2)
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Twitter feeds
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin 35
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
36
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Links to key media articles discussing Aftershocks
Referencesbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletinbull httpstwittercomALomaxNetbull httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-
03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plotbull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Qbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377
Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Paolo ZimmaroXin Ma
Manny Hakhamaneshi37
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) Hotel
Seismically-induced settlements
Significant tilt
Building located next to a river (protected by levees)
Likely founded on alluvial deposits
Speculation of liquefaction and lateral spreading
Potential area for physical reconnaissance
Research surface evidence of liquefaction during VERT long-term response
References google earth pro nytcom (New York Times) 38
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) HotelSeismically-induced settlements
Significant tiltBuilding located next to a river (protected by levees)Likely founded on alluvial depositsLiquefaction Surface evidencesCrack on road way away from building
Lateral displacementFounded on top of older water irrigation systems which was filled for the construction
References1cnacomtw 2httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htm3httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96 39
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Figure Left Damage location in relation to Mellun Fault
bull Possible reconnaissance location along fault line
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 40
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Rockfall has been observed in Su-Hau Highway and Hualien Bridge
bull The course of the Li Wu river is the alignment of the Central Cross Island Highway the most important road linking the east and west coasts of Taiwan The west end of this road was profoundly damaged during the 1999 Chi Chi Earthquake This area is very prone to Landslide and Rockfall The one image available today on the right shows multiple small detachments This area can be a good site for potential future reconnaissance efforts Considerable effort has been put to make this road more resilient to rockfall If this indeed is the case then it will serve as a major triumph for engineers
41
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Central Cross Island Highway - Toroko Gorge
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Taiwan Railroad Hualien Stationbull Crack on the platform what is the causebull Underground water pipe broke causing floodingbull Broken Railtrack
References1httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews23348412httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html 42
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull Marshal Hotelbull Crack observed on roadbull Potential for Liquefaction shall be studied
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
26
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 4 Social Media Response
Links to key media articles discussing Social Media Response
bull httpwwwgdacsorgmediaaspxeventid=1133266ampepisodeid=1197330ampeventtype=EQ
bull httpswwwfacebookcomNFA999
Topic 5 Lifelines VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeJi Su Lee
Nicole Paul
27
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Roads showed large cracksbuckled hindering traffic flow
bull National Fire Agency said 40000 people were without water (Hualien has a population of 350000)
bull Water supply was restored to almost 5000 homes by noon the day of the earthquake
bull Shoufeng Yanliao area of Shoufeng also suffered a pipeline rupture (affecting ~100 households)
bull Taishui Company (water supplier) is setting up water storage buckets for distribution
bull Reports showing 600-2000 people were left without powerbull Power was restored to almost 1700 homes by noon the day of the earthquakebull Many of the remaining power outages are located near buildings that have
collapsedbull Difficult to repairrestore as priority is given to recovery efforts at fallen
buildings
28
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquake
httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
29
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
Links to key media articles discussing Hualien
bull httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquakebull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-
idUSKBN1FR08Ibull httpswwwcnncom20180207asiataiwan-earthquake-hualien-intlindexhtmlbull httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
Topic 6 Aftershocks VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeDominga Sanchez
Eytan Fiszman
30
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Series of strong aftershocks followed 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan(13)
bull The USGS records show that at least 14 aftershocks (above 41 magnitude) followed the 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan which interrupted search rescues(1)
bull This includes a 54 magnitude 15 km depth on Feb 6 at 191528 (UTC) and 57 magnitude 19 km depth on Feb 7 at 152131 (UTC) (1 2)
References1 httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtml2 httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmap3 httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377 31
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull MI 44 Hualien aftershock 8km depth 0502 local time (21102 UTC) ~4km W of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien City
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin
32
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
bull MI 47 Hualien aftershock 6km depth 1913 local time (1113 UTC) ~9km ENE of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien CityLargest aftershock in 6 amp frac12 hours
Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull ldquo3 days in Taiwan seismogram from Teipei M61 (yellow) M64(magenta) and many aftershocks (and foreshocks)rdquo(12)
References1 httpstwittercomALomaxNet
2 httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plot33
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Credit Twitter Feed Anthony Lomax ALomaxNet
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Rescue workers rushed Wednesday from a damaged hotel during one of many aftershocks CreditTyrone SiuReuters
References1 httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml2 httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Q 34
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Residents take shelter at a local stadium after an earthquake in Hualien Taiwan February 7 2018 Picture taken February 7 2018 CreditTyrone SiuReuters
More than 800 people sought refuge in shelters overnight many too scared to stay in their homes as aftershocks stirred panic (2)
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Twitter feeds
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin 35
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
36
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Links to key media articles discussing Aftershocks
Referencesbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletinbull httpstwittercomALomaxNetbull httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-
03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plotbull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Qbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377
Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Paolo ZimmaroXin Ma
Manny Hakhamaneshi37
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) Hotel
Seismically-induced settlements
Significant tilt
Building located next to a river (protected by levees)
Likely founded on alluvial deposits
Speculation of liquefaction and lateral spreading
Potential area for physical reconnaissance
Research surface evidence of liquefaction during VERT long-term response
References google earth pro nytcom (New York Times) 38
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) HotelSeismically-induced settlements
Significant tiltBuilding located next to a river (protected by levees)Likely founded on alluvial depositsLiquefaction Surface evidencesCrack on road way away from building
Lateral displacementFounded on top of older water irrigation systems which was filled for the construction
References1cnacomtw 2httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htm3httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96 39
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Figure Left Damage location in relation to Mellun Fault
bull Possible reconnaissance location along fault line
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 40
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Rockfall has been observed in Su-Hau Highway and Hualien Bridge
bull The course of the Li Wu river is the alignment of the Central Cross Island Highway the most important road linking the east and west coasts of Taiwan The west end of this road was profoundly damaged during the 1999 Chi Chi Earthquake This area is very prone to Landslide and Rockfall The one image available today on the right shows multiple small detachments This area can be a good site for potential future reconnaissance efforts Considerable effort has been put to make this road more resilient to rockfall If this indeed is the case then it will serve as a major triumph for engineers
41
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Central Cross Island Highway - Toroko Gorge
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Taiwan Railroad Hualien Stationbull Crack on the platform what is the causebull Underground water pipe broke causing floodingbull Broken Railtrack
References1httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews23348412httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html 42
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull Marshal Hotelbull Crack observed on roadbull Potential for Liquefaction shall be studied
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Topic 5 Lifelines VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeJi Su Lee
Nicole Paul
27
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Roads showed large cracksbuckled hindering traffic flow
bull National Fire Agency said 40000 people were without water (Hualien has a population of 350000)
bull Water supply was restored to almost 5000 homes by noon the day of the earthquake
bull Shoufeng Yanliao area of Shoufeng also suffered a pipeline rupture (affecting ~100 households)
bull Taishui Company (water supplier) is setting up water storage buckets for distribution
bull Reports showing 600-2000 people were left without powerbull Power was restored to almost 1700 homes by noon the day of the earthquakebull Many of the remaining power outages are located near buildings that have
collapsedbull Difficult to repairrestore as priority is given to recovery efforts at fallen
buildings
28
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquake
httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
29
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
Links to key media articles discussing Hualien
bull httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquakebull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-
idUSKBN1FR08Ibull httpswwwcnncom20180207asiataiwan-earthquake-hualien-intlindexhtmlbull httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
Topic 6 Aftershocks VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeDominga Sanchez
Eytan Fiszman
30
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Series of strong aftershocks followed 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan(13)
bull The USGS records show that at least 14 aftershocks (above 41 magnitude) followed the 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan which interrupted search rescues(1)
bull This includes a 54 magnitude 15 km depth on Feb 6 at 191528 (UTC) and 57 magnitude 19 km depth on Feb 7 at 152131 (UTC) (1 2)
References1 httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtml2 httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmap3 httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377 31
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull MI 44 Hualien aftershock 8km depth 0502 local time (21102 UTC) ~4km W of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien City
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin
32
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
bull MI 47 Hualien aftershock 6km depth 1913 local time (1113 UTC) ~9km ENE of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien CityLargest aftershock in 6 amp frac12 hours
Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull ldquo3 days in Taiwan seismogram from Teipei M61 (yellow) M64(magenta) and many aftershocks (and foreshocks)rdquo(12)
References1 httpstwittercomALomaxNet
2 httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plot33
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Credit Twitter Feed Anthony Lomax ALomaxNet
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Rescue workers rushed Wednesday from a damaged hotel during one of many aftershocks CreditTyrone SiuReuters
References1 httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml2 httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Q 34
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Residents take shelter at a local stadium after an earthquake in Hualien Taiwan February 7 2018 Picture taken February 7 2018 CreditTyrone SiuReuters
More than 800 people sought refuge in shelters overnight many too scared to stay in their homes as aftershocks stirred panic (2)
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Twitter feeds
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin 35
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
36
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Links to key media articles discussing Aftershocks
Referencesbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletinbull httpstwittercomALomaxNetbull httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-
03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plotbull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Qbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377
Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Paolo ZimmaroXin Ma
Manny Hakhamaneshi37
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) Hotel
Seismically-induced settlements
Significant tilt
Building located next to a river (protected by levees)
Likely founded on alluvial deposits
Speculation of liquefaction and lateral spreading
Potential area for physical reconnaissance
Research surface evidence of liquefaction during VERT long-term response
References google earth pro nytcom (New York Times) 38
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) HotelSeismically-induced settlements
Significant tiltBuilding located next to a river (protected by levees)Likely founded on alluvial depositsLiquefaction Surface evidencesCrack on road way away from building
Lateral displacementFounded on top of older water irrigation systems which was filled for the construction
References1cnacomtw 2httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htm3httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96 39
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Figure Left Damage location in relation to Mellun Fault
bull Possible reconnaissance location along fault line
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 40
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Rockfall has been observed in Su-Hau Highway and Hualien Bridge
bull The course of the Li Wu river is the alignment of the Central Cross Island Highway the most important road linking the east and west coasts of Taiwan The west end of this road was profoundly damaged during the 1999 Chi Chi Earthquake This area is very prone to Landslide and Rockfall The one image available today on the right shows multiple small detachments This area can be a good site for potential future reconnaissance efforts Considerable effort has been put to make this road more resilient to rockfall If this indeed is the case then it will serve as a major triumph for engineers
41
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Central Cross Island Highway - Toroko Gorge
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Taiwan Railroad Hualien Stationbull Crack on the platform what is the causebull Underground water pipe broke causing floodingbull Broken Railtrack
References1httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews23348412httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html 42
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull Marshal Hotelbull Crack observed on roadbull Potential for Liquefaction shall be studied
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Roads showed large cracksbuckled hindering traffic flow
bull National Fire Agency said 40000 people were without water (Hualien has a population of 350000)
bull Water supply was restored to almost 5000 homes by noon the day of the earthquake
bull Shoufeng Yanliao area of Shoufeng also suffered a pipeline rupture (affecting ~100 households)
bull Taishui Company (water supplier) is setting up water storage buckets for distribution
bull Reports showing 600-2000 people were left without powerbull Power was restored to almost 1700 homes by noon the day of the earthquakebull Many of the remaining power outages are located near buildings that have
collapsedbull Difficult to repairrestore as priority is given to recovery efforts at fallen
buildings
28
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquake
httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
29
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
Links to key media articles discussing Hualien
bull httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquakebull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-
idUSKBN1FR08Ibull httpswwwcnncom20180207asiataiwan-earthquake-hualien-intlindexhtmlbull httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
Topic 6 Aftershocks VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeDominga Sanchez
Eytan Fiszman
30
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Series of strong aftershocks followed 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan(13)
bull The USGS records show that at least 14 aftershocks (above 41 magnitude) followed the 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan which interrupted search rescues(1)
bull This includes a 54 magnitude 15 km depth on Feb 6 at 191528 (UTC) and 57 magnitude 19 km depth on Feb 7 at 152131 (UTC) (1 2)
References1 httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtml2 httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmap3 httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377 31
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull MI 44 Hualien aftershock 8km depth 0502 local time (21102 UTC) ~4km W of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien City
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin
32
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
bull MI 47 Hualien aftershock 6km depth 1913 local time (1113 UTC) ~9km ENE of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien CityLargest aftershock in 6 amp frac12 hours
Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull ldquo3 days in Taiwan seismogram from Teipei M61 (yellow) M64(magenta) and many aftershocks (and foreshocks)rdquo(12)
References1 httpstwittercomALomaxNet
2 httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plot33
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Credit Twitter Feed Anthony Lomax ALomaxNet
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Rescue workers rushed Wednesday from a damaged hotel during one of many aftershocks CreditTyrone SiuReuters
References1 httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml2 httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Q 34
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Residents take shelter at a local stadium after an earthquake in Hualien Taiwan February 7 2018 Picture taken February 7 2018 CreditTyrone SiuReuters
More than 800 people sought refuge in shelters overnight many too scared to stay in their homes as aftershocks stirred panic (2)
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Twitter feeds
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin 35
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
36
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Links to key media articles discussing Aftershocks
Referencesbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletinbull httpstwittercomALomaxNetbull httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-
03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plotbull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Qbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377
Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Paolo ZimmaroXin Ma
Manny Hakhamaneshi37
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) Hotel
Seismically-induced settlements
Significant tilt
Building located next to a river (protected by levees)
Likely founded on alluvial deposits
Speculation of liquefaction and lateral spreading
Potential area for physical reconnaissance
Research surface evidence of liquefaction during VERT long-term response
References google earth pro nytcom (New York Times) 38
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) HotelSeismically-induced settlements
Significant tiltBuilding located next to a river (protected by levees)Likely founded on alluvial depositsLiquefaction Surface evidencesCrack on road way away from building
Lateral displacementFounded on top of older water irrigation systems which was filled for the construction
References1cnacomtw 2httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htm3httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96 39
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Figure Left Damage location in relation to Mellun Fault
bull Possible reconnaissance location along fault line
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 40
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Rockfall has been observed in Su-Hau Highway and Hualien Bridge
bull The course of the Li Wu river is the alignment of the Central Cross Island Highway the most important road linking the east and west coasts of Taiwan The west end of this road was profoundly damaged during the 1999 Chi Chi Earthquake This area is very prone to Landslide and Rockfall The one image available today on the right shows multiple small detachments This area can be a good site for potential future reconnaissance efforts Considerable effort has been put to make this road more resilient to rockfall If this indeed is the case then it will serve as a major triumph for engineers
41
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Central Cross Island Highway - Toroko Gorge
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Taiwan Railroad Hualien Stationbull Crack on the platform what is the causebull Underground water pipe broke causing floodingbull Broken Railtrack
References1httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews23348412httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html 42
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull Marshal Hotelbull Crack observed on roadbull Potential for Liquefaction shall be studied
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
29
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 5 Lifelines
Links to key media articles discussing Hualien
bull httpwwwtelegraphcouknews20180206taiwan-shaken-64-magnitude-eathquakebull httpswwwnytimescom20180206worldasiataiwan-hualien-earthquakehtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeat-least-seven-killed-67-missing-after-quake-rocks-taiwan-tourist-area-
idUSKBN1FR08Ibull httpswwwcnncom20180207asiataiwan-earthquake-hualien-intlindexhtmlbull httpwwwsangbecomarticle260565html
Topic 6 Aftershocks VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeDominga Sanchez
Eytan Fiszman
30
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Series of strong aftershocks followed 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan(13)
bull The USGS records show that at least 14 aftershocks (above 41 magnitude) followed the 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan which interrupted search rescues(1)
bull This includes a 54 magnitude 15 km depth on Feb 6 at 191528 (UTC) and 57 magnitude 19 km depth on Feb 7 at 152131 (UTC) (1 2)
References1 httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtml2 httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmap3 httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377 31
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull MI 44 Hualien aftershock 8km depth 0502 local time (21102 UTC) ~4km W of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien City
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin
32
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
bull MI 47 Hualien aftershock 6km depth 1913 local time (1113 UTC) ~9km ENE of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien CityLargest aftershock in 6 amp frac12 hours
Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull ldquo3 days in Taiwan seismogram from Teipei M61 (yellow) M64(magenta) and many aftershocks (and foreshocks)rdquo(12)
References1 httpstwittercomALomaxNet
2 httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plot33
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Credit Twitter Feed Anthony Lomax ALomaxNet
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Rescue workers rushed Wednesday from a damaged hotel during one of many aftershocks CreditTyrone SiuReuters
References1 httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml2 httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Q 34
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Residents take shelter at a local stadium after an earthquake in Hualien Taiwan February 7 2018 Picture taken February 7 2018 CreditTyrone SiuReuters
More than 800 people sought refuge in shelters overnight many too scared to stay in their homes as aftershocks stirred panic (2)
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Twitter feeds
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin 35
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
36
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Links to key media articles discussing Aftershocks
Referencesbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletinbull httpstwittercomALomaxNetbull httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-
03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plotbull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Qbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377
Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Paolo ZimmaroXin Ma
Manny Hakhamaneshi37
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) Hotel
Seismically-induced settlements
Significant tilt
Building located next to a river (protected by levees)
Likely founded on alluvial deposits
Speculation of liquefaction and lateral spreading
Potential area for physical reconnaissance
Research surface evidence of liquefaction during VERT long-term response
References google earth pro nytcom (New York Times) 38
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) HotelSeismically-induced settlements
Significant tiltBuilding located next to a river (protected by levees)Likely founded on alluvial depositsLiquefaction Surface evidencesCrack on road way away from building
Lateral displacementFounded on top of older water irrigation systems which was filled for the construction
References1cnacomtw 2httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htm3httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96 39
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Figure Left Damage location in relation to Mellun Fault
bull Possible reconnaissance location along fault line
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 40
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Rockfall has been observed in Su-Hau Highway and Hualien Bridge
bull The course of the Li Wu river is the alignment of the Central Cross Island Highway the most important road linking the east and west coasts of Taiwan The west end of this road was profoundly damaged during the 1999 Chi Chi Earthquake This area is very prone to Landslide and Rockfall The one image available today on the right shows multiple small detachments This area can be a good site for potential future reconnaissance efforts Considerable effort has been put to make this road more resilient to rockfall If this indeed is the case then it will serve as a major triumph for engineers
41
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Central Cross Island Highway - Toroko Gorge
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Taiwan Railroad Hualien Stationbull Crack on the platform what is the causebull Underground water pipe broke causing floodingbull Broken Railtrack
References1httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews23348412httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html 42
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull Marshal Hotelbull Crack observed on roadbull Potential for Liquefaction shall be studied
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Topic 6 Aftershocks VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeDominga Sanchez
Eytan Fiszman
30
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Series of strong aftershocks followed 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan(13)
bull The USGS records show that at least 14 aftershocks (above 41 magnitude) followed the 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan which interrupted search rescues(1)
bull This includes a 54 magnitude 15 km depth on Feb 6 at 191528 (UTC) and 57 magnitude 19 km depth on Feb 7 at 152131 (UTC) (1 2)
References1 httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtml2 httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmap3 httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377 31
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull MI 44 Hualien aftershock 8km depth 0502 local time (21102 UTC) ~4km W of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien City
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin
32
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
bull MI 47 Hualien aftershock 6km depth 1913 local time (1113 UTC) ~9km ENE of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien CityLargest aftershock in 6 amp frac12 hours
Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull ldquo3 days in Taiwan seismogram from Teipei M61 (yellow) M64(magenta) and many aftershocks (and foreshocks)rdquo(12)
References1 httpstwittercomALomaxNet
2 httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plot33
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Credit Twitter Feed Anthony Lomax ALomaxNet
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Rescue workers rushed Wednesday from a damaged hotel during one of many aftershocks CreditTyrone SiuReuters
References1 httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml2 httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Q 34
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Residents take shelter at a local stadium after an earthquake in Hualien Taiwan February 7 2018 Picture taken February 7 2018 CreditTyrone SiuReuters
More than 800 people sought refuge in shelters overnight many too scared to stay in their homes as aftershocks stirred panic (2)
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Twitter feeds
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin 35
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
36
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Links to key media articles discussing Aftershocks
Referencesbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletinbull httpstwittercomALomaxNetbull httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-
03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plotbull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Qbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377
Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Paolo ZimmaroXin Ma
Manny Hakhamaneshi37
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) Hotel
Seismically-induced settlements
Significant tilt
Building located next to a river (protected by levees)
Likely founded on alluvial deposits
Speculation of liquefaction and lateral spreading
Potential area for physical reconnaissance
Research surface evidence of liquefaction during VERT long-term response
References google earth pro nytcom (New York Times) 38
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) HotelSeismically-induced settlements
Significant tiltBuilding located next to a river (protected by levees)Likely founded on alluvial depositsLiquefaction Surface evidencesCrack on road way away from building
Lateral displacementFounded on top of older water irrigation systems which was filled for the construction
References1cnacomtw 2httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htm3httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96 39
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Figure Left Damage location in relation to Mellun Fault
bull Possible reconnaissance location along fault line
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 40
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Rockfall has been observed in Su-Hau Highway and Hualien Bridge
bull The course of the Li Wu river is the alignment of the Central Cross Island Highway the most important road linking the east and west coasts of Taiwan The west end of this road was profoundly damaged during the 1999 Chi Chi Earthquake This area is very prone to Landslide and Rockfall The one image available today on the right shows multiple small detachments This area can be a good site for potential future reconnaissance efforts Considerable effort has been put to make this road more resilient to rockfall If this indeed is the case then it will serve as a major triumph for engineers
41
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Central Cross Island Highway - Toroko Gorge
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Taiwan Railroad Hualien Stationbull Crack on the platform what is the causebull Underground water pipe broke causing floodingbull Broken Railtrack
References1httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews23348412httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html 42
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull Marshal Hotelbull Crack observed on roadbull Potential for Liquefaction shall be studied
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Series of strong aftershocks followed 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan(13)
bull The USGS records show that at least 14 aftershocks (above 41 magnitude) followed the 64 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan which interrupted search rescues(1)
bull This includes a 54 magnitude 15 km depth on Feb 6 at 191528 (UTC) and 57 magnitude 19 km depth on Feb 7 at 152131 (UTC) (1 2)
References1 httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtml2 httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmap3 httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377 31
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull MI 44 Hualien aftershock 8km depth 0502 local time (21102 UTC) ~4km W of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien City
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin
32
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
bull MI 47 Hualien aftershock 6km depth 1913 local time (1113 UTC) ~9km ENE of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien CityLargest aftershock in 6 amp frac12 hours
Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull ldquo3 days in Taiwan seismogram from Teipei M61 (yellow) M64(magenta) and many aftershocks (and foreshocks)rdquo(12)
References1 httpstwittercomALomaxNet
2 httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plot33
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Credit Twitter Feed Anthony Lomax ALomaxNet
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Rescue workers rushed Wednesday from a damaged hotel during one of many aftershocks CreditTyrone SiuReuters
References1 httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml2 httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Q 34
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Residents take shelter at a local stadium after an earthquake in Hualien Taiwan February 7 2018 Picture taken February 7 2018 CreditTyrone SiuReuters
More than 800 people sought refuge in shelters overnight many too scared to stay in their homes as aftershocks stirred panic (2)
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Twitter feeds
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin 35
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
36
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Links to key media articles discussing Aftershocks
Referencesbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletinbull httpstwittercomALomaxNetbull httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-
03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plotbull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Qbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377
Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Paolo ZimmaroXin Ma
Manny Hakhamaneshi37
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) Hotel
Seismically-induced settlements
Significant tilt
Building located next to a river (protected by levees)
Likely founded on alluvial deposits
Speculation of liquefaction and lateral spreading
Potential area for physical reconnaissance
Research surface evidence of liquefaction during VERT long-term response
References google earth pro nytcom (New York Times) 38
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) HotelSeismically-induced settlements
Significant tiltBuilding located next to a river (protected by levees)Likely founded on alluvial depositsLiquefaction Surface evidencesCrack on road way away from building
Lateral displacementFounded on top of older water irrigation systems which was filled for the construction
References1cnacomtw 2httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htm3httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96 39
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Figure Left Damage location in relation to Mellun Fault
bull Possible reconnaissance location along fault line
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 40
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Rockfall has been observed in Su-Hau Highway and Hualien Bridge
bull The course of the Li Wu river is the alignment of the Central Cross Island Highway the most important road linking the east and west coasts of Taiwan The west end of this road was profoundly damaged during the 1999 Chi Chi Earthquake This area is very prone to Landslide and Rockfall The one image available today on the right shows multiple small detachments This area can be a good site for potential future reconnaissance efforts Considerable effort has been put to make this road more resilient to rockfall If this indeed is the case then it will serve as a major triumph for engineers
41
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Central Cross Island Highway - Toroko Gorge
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Taiwan Railroad Hualien Stationbull Crack on the platform what is the causebull Underground water pipe broke causing floodingbull Broken Railtrack
References1httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews23348412httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html 42
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull Marshal Hotelbull Crack observed on roadbull Potential for Liquefaction shall be studied
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull MI 44 Hualien aftershock 8km depth 0502 local time (21102 UTC) ~4km W of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien City
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin
32
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
bull MI 47 Hualien aftershock 6km depth 1913 local time (1113 UTC) ~9km ENE of Hualien City Intensity 4 in Hualien CityLargest aftershock in 6 amp frac12 hours
Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney Credit Twitter Feed J H Gurney
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull ldquo3 days in Taiwan seismogram from Teipei M61 (yellow) M64(magenta) and many aftershocks (and foreshocks)rdquo(12)
References1 httpstwittercomALomaxNet
2 httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plot33
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Credit Twitter Feed Anthony Lomax ALomaxNet
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Rescue workers rushed Wednesday from a damaged hotel during one of many aftershocks CreditTyrone SiuReuters
References1 httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml2 httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Q 34
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Residents take shelter at a local stadium after an earthquake in Hualien Taiwan February 7 2018 Picture taken February 7 2018 CreditTyrone SiuReuters
More than 800 people sought refuge in shelters overnight many too scared to stay in their homes as aftershocks stirred panic (2)
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Twitter feeds
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin 35
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
36
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Links to key media articles discussing Aftershocks
Referencesbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletinbull httpstwittercomALomaxNetbull httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-
03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plotbull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Qbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377
Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Paolo ZimmaroXin Ma
Manny Hakhamaneshi37
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) Hotel
Seismically-induced settlements
Significant tilt
Building located next to a river (protected by levees)
Likely founded on alluvial deposits
Speculation of liquefaction and lateral spreading
Potential area for physical reconnaissance
Research surface evidence of liquefaction during VERT long-term response
References google earth pro nytcom (New York Times) 38
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) HotelSeismically-induced settlements
Significant tiltBuilding located next to a river (protected by levees)Likely founded on alluvial depositsLiquefaction Surface evidencesCrack on road way away from building
Lateral displacementFounded on top of older water irrigation systems which was filled for the construction
References1cnacomtw 2httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htm3httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96 39
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Figure Left Damage location in relation to Mellun Fault
bull Possible reconnaissance location along fault line
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 40
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Rockfall has been observed in Su-Hau Highway and Hualien Bridge
bull The course of the Li Wu river is the alignment of the Central Cross Island Highway the most important road linking the east and west coasts of Taiwan The west end of this road was profoundly damaged during the 1999 Chi Chi Earthquake This area is very prone to Landslide and Rockfall The one image available today on the right shows multiple small detachments This area can be a good site for potential future reconnaissance efforts Considerable effort has been put to make this road more resilient to rockfall If this indeed is the case then it will serve as a major triumph for engineers
41
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Central Cross Island Highway - Toroko Gorge
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Taiwan Railroad Hualien Stationbull Crack on the platform what is the causebull Underground water pipe broke causing floodingbull Broken Railtrack
References1httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews23348412httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html 42
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull Marshal Hotelbull Crack observed on roadbull Potential for Liquefaction shall be studied
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull ldquo3 days in Taiwan seismogram from Teipei M61 (yellow) M64(magenta) and many aftershocks (and foreshocks)rdquo(12)
References1 httpstwittercomALomaxNet
2 httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plot33
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Credit Twitter Feed Anthony Lomax ALomaxNet
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Rescue workers rushed Wednesday from a damaged hotel during one of many aftershocks CreditTyrone SiuReuters
References1 httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml2 httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Q 34
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Residents take shelter at a local stadium after an earthquake in Hualien Taiwan February 7 2018 Picture taken February 7 2018 CreditTyrone SiuReuters
More than 800 people sought refuge in shelters overnight many too scared to stay in their homes as aftershocks stirred panic (2)
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Twitter feeds
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin 35
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
36
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Links to key media articles discussing Aftershocks
Referencesbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletinbull httpstwittercomALomaxNetbull httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-
03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plotbull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Qbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377
Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Paolo ZimmaroXin Ma
Manny Hakhamaneshi37
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) Hotel
Seismically-induced settlements
Significant tilt
Building located next to a river (protected by levees)
Likely founded on alluvial deposits
Speculation of liquefaction and lateral spreading
Potential area for physical reconnaissance
Research surface evidence of liquefaction during VERT long-term response
References google earth pro nytcom (New York Times) 38
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) HotelSeismically-induced settlements
Significant tiltBuilding located next to a river (protected by levees)Likely founded on alluvial depositsLiquefaction Surface evidencesCrack on road way away from building
Lateral displacementFounded on top of older water irrigation systems which was filled for the construction
References1cnacomtw 2httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htm3httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96 39
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Figure Left Damage location in relation to Mellun Fault
bull Possible reconnaissance location along fault line
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 40
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Rockfall has been observed in Su-Hau Highway and Hualien Bridge
bull The course of the Li Wu river is the alignment of the Central Cross Island Highway the most important road linking the east and west coasts of Taiwan The west end of this road was profoundly damaged during the 1999 Chi Chi Earthquake This area is very prone to Landslide and Rockfall The one image available today on the right shows multiple small detachments This area can be a good site for potential future reconnaissance efforts Considerable effort has been put to make this road more resilient to rockfall If this indeed is the case then it will serve as a major triumph for engineers
41
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Central Cross Island Highway - Toroko Gorge
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Taiwan Railroad Hualien Stationbull Crack on the platform what is the causebull Underground water pipe broke causing floodingbull Broken Railtrack
References1httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews23348412httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html 42
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull Marshal Hotelbull Crack observed on roadbull Potential for Liquefaction shall be studied
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Rescue workers rushed Wednesday from a damaged hotel during one of many aftershocks CreditTyrone SiuReuters
References1 httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtml2 httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Q 34
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Residents take shelter at a local stadium after an earthquake in Hualien Taiwan February 7 2018 Picture taken February 7 2018 CreditTyrone SiuReuters
More than 800 people sought refuge in shelters overnight many too scared to stay in their homes as aftershocks stirred panic (2)
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Twitter feeds
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin 35
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
36
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Links to key media articles discussing Aftershocks
Referencesbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletinbull httpstwittercomALomaxNetbull httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-
03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plotbull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Qbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377
Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Paolo ZimmaroXin Ma
Manny Hakhamaneshi37
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) Hotel
Seismically-induced settlements
Significant tilt
Building located next to a river (protected by levees)
Likely founded on alluvial deposits
Speculation of liquefaction and lateral spreading
Potential area for physical reconnaissance
Research surface evidence of liquefaction during VERT long-term response
References google earth pro nytcom (New York Times) 38
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) HotelSeismically-induced settlements
Significant tiltBuilding located next to a river (protected by levees)Likely founded on alluvial depositsLiquefaction Surface evidencesCrack on road way away from building
Lateral displacementFounded on top of older water irrigation systems which was filled for the construction
References1cnacomtw 2httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htm3httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96 39
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Figure Left Damage location in relation to Mellun Fault
bull Possible reconnaissance location along fault line
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 40
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Rockfall has been observed in Su-Hau Highway and Hualien Bridge
bull The course of the Li Wu river is the alignment of the Central Cross Island Highway the most important road linking the east and west coasts of Taiwan The west end of this road was profoundly damaged during the 1999 Chi Chi Earthquake This area is very prone to Landslide and Rockfall The one image available today on the right shows multiple small detachments This area can be a good site for potential future reconnaissance efforts Considerable effort has been put to make this road more resilient to rockfall If this indeed is the case then it will serve as a major triumph for engineers
41
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Central Cross Island Highway - Toroko Gorge
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Taiwan Railroad Hualien Stationbull Crack on the platform what is the causebull Underground water pipe broke causing floodingbull Broken Railtrack
References1httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews23348412httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html 42
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull Marshal Hotelbull Crack observed on roadbull Potential for Liquefaction shall be studied
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
Twitter feeds
References1 httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletin 35
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
36
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Links to key media articles discussing Aftershocks
Referencesbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletinbull httpstwittercomALomaxNetbull httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-
03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plotbull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Qbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377
Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Paolo ZimmaroXin Ma
Manny Hakhamaneshi37
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) Hotel
Seismically-induced settlements
Significant tilt
Building located next to a river (protected by levees)
Likely founded on alluvial deposits
Speculation of liquefaction and lateral spreading
Potential area for physical reconnaissance
Research surface evidence of liquefaction during VERT long-term response
References google earth pro nytcom (New York Times) 38
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) HotelSeismically-induced settlements
Significant tiltBuilding located next to a river (protected by levees)Likely founded on alluvial depositsLiquefaction Surface evidencesCrack on road way away from building
Lateral displacementFounded on top of older water irrigation systems which was filled for the construction
References1cnacomtw 2httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htm3httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96 39
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Figure Left Damage location in relation to Mellun Fault
bull Possible reconnaissance location along fault line
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 40
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Rockfall has been observed in Su-Hau Highway and Hualien Bridge
bull The course of the Li Wu river is the alignment of the Central Cross Island Highway the most important road linking the east and west coasts of Taiwan The west end of this road was profoundly damaged during the 1999 Chi Chi Earthquake This area is very prone to Landslide and Rockfall The one image available today on the right shows multiple small detachments This area can be a good site for potential future reconnaissance efforts Considerable effort has been put to make this road more resilient to rockfall If this indeed is the case then it will serve as a major triumph for engineers
41
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Central Cross Island Highway - Toroko Gorge
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Taiwan Railroad Hualien Stationbull Crack on the platform what is the causebull Underground water pipe broke causing floodingbull Broken Railtrack
References1httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews23348412httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html 42
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull Marshal Hotelbull Crack observed on roadbull Potential for Liquefaction shall be studied
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
36
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 6 Aftershocks
Links to key media articles discussing Aftershocks
Referencesbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomUKEQ_Bulletinbull httpstwittercomALomaxNetbull httpalomaxfreefrwebtoolssgwebhtmlhttpserviceiriseduiriswstimeseries1querynet=IUampsta=TATOamploc=00ampcha=BHZampstarttime=2018-02-
03T101548770ampduration=874800ampoutput=plotbull httpswwwnytimescom20180207worldasiataiwan-earthquake-search-survivorshtmlbull httpswwwreuterscomarticleus-taiwan-quakeaftershocks-rattle-taiwan-as-quake-toll-rises-to-10-58-missing-idUSKBN1FS08Qbull httpswwwcnncom20180206worldtaiwan-earthquakeindexhtmlbull httpsearthquakeusgsgovearthquakesmapbull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377
Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Paolo ZimmaroXin Ma
Manny Hakhamaneshi37
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) Hotel
Seismically-induced settlements
Significant tilt
Building located next to a river (protected by levees)
Likely founded on alluvial deposits
Speculation of liquefaction and lateral spreading
Potential area for physical reconnaissance
Research surface evidence of liquefaction during VERT long-term response
References google earth pro nytcom (New York Times) 38
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) HotelSeismically-induced settlements
Significant tiltBuilding located next to a river (protected by levees)Likely founded on alluvial depositsLiquefaction Surface evidencesCrack on road way away from building
Lateral displacementFounded on top of older water irrigation systems which was filled for the construction
References1cnacomtw 2httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htm3httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96 39
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Figure Left Damage location in relation to Mellun Fault
bull Possible reconnaissance location along fault line
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 40
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Rockfall has been observed in Su-Hau Highway and Hualien Bridge
bull The course of the Li Wu river is the alignment of the Central Cross Island Highway the most important road linking the east and west coasts of Taiwan The west end of this road was profoundly damaged during the 1999 Chi Chi Earthquake This area is very prone to Landslide and Rockfall The one image available today on the right shows multiple small detachments This area can be a good site for potential future reconnaissance efforts Considerable effort has been put to make this road more resilient to rockfall If this indeed is the case then it will serve as a major triumph for engineers
41
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Central Cross Island Highway - Toroko Gorge
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Taiwan Railroad Hualien Stationbull Crack on the platform what is the causebull Underground water pipe broke causing floodingbull Broken Railtrack
References1httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews23348412httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html 42
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull Marshal Hotelbull Crack observed on roadbull Potential for Liquefaction shall be studied
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
Paolo ZimmaroXin Ma
Manny Hakhamaneshi37
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) Hotel
Seismically-induced settlements
Significant tilt
Building located next to a river (protected by levees)
Likely founded on alluvial deposits
Speculation of liquefaction and lateral spreading
Potential area for physical reconnaissance
Research surface evidence of liquefaction during VERT long-term response
References google earth pro nytcom (New York Times) 38
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) HotelSeismically-induced settlements
Significant tiltBuilding located next to a river (protected by levees)Likely founded on alluvial depositsLiquefaction Surface evidencesCrack on road way away from building
Lateral displacementFounded on top of older water irrigation systems which was filled for the construction
References1cnacomtw 2httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htm3httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96 39
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Figure Left Damage location in relation to Mellun Fault
bull Possible reconnaissance location along fault line
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 40
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Rockfall has been observed in Su-Hau Highway and Hualien Bridge
bull The course of the Li Wu river is the alignment of the Central Cross Island Highway the most important road linking the east and west coasts of Taiwan The west end of this road was profoundly damaged during the 1999 Chi Chi Earthquake This area is very prone to Landslide and Rockfall The one image available today on the right shows multiple small detachments This area can be a good site for potential future reconnaissance efforts Considerable effort has been put to make this road more resilient to rockfall If this indeed is the case then it will serve as a major triumph for engineers
41
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Central Cross Island Highway - Toroko Gorge
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Taiwan Railroad Hualien Stationbull Crack on the platform what is the causebull Underground water pipe broke causing floodingbull Broken Railtrack
References1httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews23348412httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html 42
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull Marshal Hotelbull Crack observed on roadbull Potential for Liquefaction shall be studied
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) Hotel
Seismically-induced settlements
Significant tilt
Building located next to a river (protected by levees)
Likely founded on alluvial deposits
Speculation of liquefaction and lateral spreading
Potential area for physical reconnaissance
Research surface evidence of liquefaction during VERT long-term response
References google earth pro nytcom (New York Times) 38
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) HotelSeismically-induced settlements
Significant tiltBuilding located next to a river (protected by levees)Likely founded on alluvial depositsLiquefaction Surface evidencesCrack on road way away from building
Lateral displacementFounded on top of older water irrigation systems which was filled for the construction
References1cnacomtw 2httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htm3httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96 39
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Figure Left Damage location in relation to Mellun Fault
bull Possible reconnaissance location along fault line
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 40
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Rockfall has been observed in Su-Hau Highway and Hualien Bridge
bull The course of the Li Wu river is the alignment of the Central Cross Island Highway the most important road linking the east and west coasts of Taiwan The west end of this road was profoundly damaged during the 1999 Chi Chi Earthquake This area is very prone to Landslide and Rockfall The one image available today on the right shows multiple small detachments This area can be a good site for potential future reconnaissance efforts Considerable effort has been put to make this road more resilient to rockfall If this indeed is the case then it will serve as a major triumph for engineers
41
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Central Cross Island Highway - Toroko Gorge
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Taiwan Railroad Hualien Stationbull Crack on the platform what is the causebull Underground water pipe broke causing floodingbull Broken Railtrack
References1httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews23348412httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html 42
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull Marshal Hotelbull Crack observed on roadbull Potential for Liquefaction shall be studied
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Beauty inn (beauty stay) HotelSeismically-induced settlements
Significant tiltBuilding located next to a river (protected by levees)Likely founded on alluvial depositsLiquefaction Surface evidencesCrack on road way away from building
Lateral displacementFounded on top of older water irrigation systems which was filled for the construction
References1cnacomtw 2httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htm3httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96 39
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Figure Left Damage location in relation to Mellun Fault
bull Possible reconnaissance location along fault line
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 40
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Rockfall has been observed in Su-Hau Highway and Hualien Bridge
bull The course of the Li Wu river is the alignment of the Central Cross Island Highway the most important road linking the east and west coasts of Taiwan The west end of this road was profoundly damaged during the 1999 Chi Chi Earthquake This area is very prone to Landslide and Rockfall The one image available today on the right shows multiple small detachments This area can be a good site for potential future reconnaissance efforts Considerable effort has been put to make this road more resilient to rockfall If this indeed is the case then it will serve as a major triumph for engineers
41
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Central Cross Island Highway - Toroko Gorge
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Taiwan Railroad Hualien Stationbull Crack on the platform what is the causebull Underground water pipe broke causing floodingbull Broken Railtrack
References1httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews23348412httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html 42
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull Marshal Hotelbull Crack observed on roadbull Potential for Liquefaction shall be studied
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Figure Left Damage location in relation to Mellun Fault
bull Possible reconnaissance location along fault line
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdf 40
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Rockfall has been observed in Su-Hau Highway and Hualien Bridge
bull The course of the Li Wu river is the alignment of the Central Cross Island Highway the most important road linking the east and west coasts of Taiwan The west end of this road was profoundly damaged during the 1999 Chi Chi Earthquake This area is very prone to Landslide and Rockfall The one image available today on the right shows multiple small detachments This area can be a good site for potential future reconnaissance efforts Considerable effort has been put to make this road more resilient to rockfall If this indeed is the case then it will serve as a major triumph for engineers
41
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Central Cross Island Highway - Toroko Gorge
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Taiwan Railroad Hualien Stationbull Crack on the platform what is the causebull Underground water pipe broke causing floodingbull Broken Railtrack
References1httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews23348412httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html 42
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull Marshal Hotelbull Crack observed on roadbull Potential for Liquefaction shall be studied
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Rockfall has been observed in Su-Hau Highway and Hualien Bridge
bull The course of the Li Wu river is the alignment of the Central Cross Island Highway the most important road linking the east and west coasts of Taiwan The west end of this road was profoundly damaged during the 1999 Chi Chi Earthquake This area is very prone to Landslide and Rockfall The one image available today on the right shows multiple small detachments This area can be a good site for potential future reconnaissance efforts Considerable effort has been put to make this road more resilient to rockfall If this indeed is the case then it will serve as a major triumph for engineers
41
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Central Cross Island Highway - Toroko Gorge
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Taiwan Railroad Hualien Stationbull Crack on the platform what is the causebull Underground water pipe broke causing floodingbull Broken Railtrack
References1httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews23348412httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html 42
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull Marshal Hotelbull Crack observed on roadbull Potential for Liquefaction shall be studied
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull Taiwan Railroad Hualien Stationbull Crack on the platform what is the causebull Underground water pipe broke causing floodingbull Broken Railtrack
References1httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews23348412httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html 42
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull Marshal Hotelbull Crack observed on roadbull Potential for Liquefaction shall be studied
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
43
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
Links to key media articles discussing Geotechnical StructuresIssues
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1bull httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-
02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E79C81E6809Dpdfbull httpnewsltncomtwnewslifebreakingnews2334841bull httpstwnewsyahoocomE88AB1E893AEE5A4A7E59CB0E99C87-
E98BBCE8BB8CE696B7E8A382-E784A1E6B395E594AEE7A5A8-E887BAE990B5E88AB1E893AEE7AB99E5BCB7E99C87E9878DE589B5-230619167html
bull httpwwwxinhuanetcomtwzhuantildztmb2htmbull httpswwwxuehuaus20180207E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E99BB2E7BFA0E5A
18CE999B7-E5BBBAE7AF89E5B8ABE4B88DE68E92E999A4E59C9FE5A3A4E6B6B2E58C96
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Topic 8 Roads and Bridges VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo
EarthquakeManny Hakhamaneshi
Xin MaTona Rodriguez-Nikl
44
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
bull A lot of roads have been seriously cracked and need urgent repair
bull The Su-Hua Highway is interrupted as the Hualien Bridge is damaged
bull Infrastructure damage with several highways closed for safety precautions according to the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (MOTC)
bull The quake caused a bulge on the northern-end of Hualien Bridge on Provincial Highway No 11
bull The quake caused cracks on the piers of Qixingtan Bridge
bull Hualien Bridge has been under traffic control with vehicles allowed to travel only at specific intervals according to the ministry
bull Section of Su-hau Highway was temporarily closed because of rockfalls but was reopened later
References1httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-12httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx3httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018 45
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=528780602httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-429703773httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typd4httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766
46
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
47
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Damage to Su-Hay Highway
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1 NAR Labs Report 20180206 last known URL is broken (right)2 httpbbszhulongcom102050_group_300170detail32360278 (left) 48
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
ChishingtanQixingtan Bridge damage s ituation
Link to news video with additional shots of bridgehttpsnewscgtncomnews3d517a4e346b4464776c6d636a4e6e62684a4856share_phtml
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
50
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601
49
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Chihsingtan Bridge
No access
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
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VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
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VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
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VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge - Rockfall and Closure
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
Overview amp and how it affected various regions
References1httpswwwncreeorgEarthquakeInfo2018-02060206E88AB1E893AEE59CB0E99C87E5BD99E695B4E7B0A1E5A0B1_V70pdf
51
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges Hualien Bridge
Deck Uplift
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-
52
VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquoTOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
Links to key media articles discussing Roads and Bridges
bull httpsearthquake-reportcom20180206very-strong-earthquake-taiwan-february-6-2018
bull httpfocustaiwantwnewsasoc201802070014aspx
bull httpsblogsaguorglandslideblog20180207hualien-earthquake-1
bull httpsudncomnewsstory66562973601bull httpabcnewsgocomInternational64-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-taiwan-toppling-buildingsstoryid=52878060bull httpwwwbbccomnewsworld-asia-42970377bull httpstwittercomsearchvertical=defaultampq=taiwan20earthquakeampsrc=typdbull httpwwwabcnetaunews2018-02-08large-cracks-in-the-roads-after-taiwan-earthquake9406766bull httpstodaylinemeTWpcarticleoJ2BMqutm_source=lineshare
- Virtual Earthquake Reconnaissance Team (VERT) Immediate Response to ldquoHualien Taiwanrdquo Earthquake
- VERT Immediate Response to ldquoHualienrdquo Earthquake
- Topic 1 Schools
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 1 Schools
- Topic 2 Buildings
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 2 Buildings
- Topic 3 HospitalsEmergency Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 3 Hospitals Emergency Response
- Topic 4 Social Media Response
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 4 Social Media Response
- Topic 5 Lifelines
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 5 Lifelines
- Topic 6 Aftershocks
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 6 Aftershocks
- Topic 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 7 Geotechnical StructuresIssues
- Topic 8 Roads and Bridges
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- Overview amp and how it affected various regions
- VERT Response to ldquoHualienrdquo13TOPIC 8 Roads and Bridges
-