Despiden con ceremonia a víctimas de sismo en Taiwán

A memorial ceremony was held in Hualien, Taiwan, for the victims of the February 6 earthquake, which claimed 17 lives and injured 291 people. The earthquake struck the Pacific Ocean near Hualien, a region reliant on tourism. Rescue operations involved soldiers and volunteers. The Yunmen Sweaty building, where most fatalities occurred, was set for demolition. Taiwan frequently experiences earthquakes, but stricter building regulations since a deadly 1999 quake have reduced damage.

What was the main purpose of the ceremony held in Hualien, Taiwan?

• To inaugurate a new building

• To remember the victims of the February 6 earthquake

• To celebrate a local festival

• To announce a new tourism initiative

How many people were injured as a result of the earthquake?

• 17

• 76

• 291

• 2300

What was the fate of the Yunmen Sweaty residential building?

• It was renovated

• It was demolished

• It was turned into a museum

• It was converted into a shelter

What measures were taken in Taiwan after the 1999 earthquake?

• Increase in tourism activities

• Construction of more residential buildings

• Development of new earthquake prediction technology

• Introduction of stricter building regulations

Who reported the story about the earthquake in Taiwan?

• Michael Chen

• Jane Smith

• Rosalba Ruiz

• John Doe