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Largest Earthquake in South Korea |
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On September 12, 2016, at 7:44 PM and 8:32 PM, South Korea experienced its largest earthquake ever. Earthquakes are said to be common in nearby Japan, but the sudden earthquake in Korea surprised everyone in the country. The earthquake occurred in one of Korea's major cities, Gyeongju, and recorded magnitudes of 5.1 and 5.8.
The important question is, "What exactly caused the Gyeongju earthquake?" There is currently no clear evidence of why or how the earthquake occurred. However, most experts are claiming that it is an effect of Japan's major earthquake in March of 2011. There have been many aftershocks following the quake in 2011. One of its aftershocks took place in Kyushu, Japan, and because this occurred on the Eurasian Plate (which includes South Korea), seismologists say that it had a more powerful impact on the peninsula. Although experts assert that there will be no major earthquakes in the near future in South Korea, citizens are extremely worried and have doubts. The earthquake was unexpected, shook many people's homes, and disrupted many lives. I, on a family trip in Jeju Island, even felt the ground shake while watching TV. Although no perilous earthquakes are expected, I believe that Korea should take action in measuring seismic activities more sensitively and not be ignorant about the incident. Even deadlier earthquakes might occur in the future around the world, and South Korea should not be oblivious to this danger. Photo Source: Yonhap News |
  
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7 Comments
Too bad to hear this. I hope government and geologists works towards protecting residents from such mega earthquakes.
Posted 18-09-2016 18:43
Thanks for sharing the news Soo. The earthquake was quite a shock. Especially more so considering Korea was thought to be on the safe side from the catastrophes that can be caused by the earthquake. I'm intrigued to see how this event will start to unfold the social and political chaos and mismanagement. Thanks for sharing
Posted 17-09-2016 21:46
Dear Soo, I read about this earthquake in news as well. I am well familiar how this natural disaster fears our psychology as just one year ago my country Nepal had two intense earthquake taking over 9000 human lives and other incalculable physical losses. Earthquakes are unpredictable all we can do is get yourself prepared and aware with the safety measures.
Posted 16-09-2016 11:52
It's quite shocking, please take time to understand thing to be done when earthquake occurs, so that you could be safe with your people
Posted 16-09-2016 10:13
South Korea now needs to take proactive measures regarding earthquake
Posted 16-09-2016 03:34
So sorry to know about the earthquake and the impact it had. Hope you and your family are safe. Take care. Let's hope and pray that no more quake occurs there but Korea should be prepared.Thanks for sharing.
Posted 16-09-2016 00:49
Thanks for sharing, Soo! I also experienced a slight shake when I was studying at the school library. The messenger was also not working during the earthquake. Experts say Korea needs to protect its citizens from a big earthquake that comes every 400 years. That seems quite long, but no one knows when it will happen. Have a great day!
Posted 16-09-2016 00:05