Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Earthquakes are among the deadliest natural disasters on Earth, and Taiwan knows this better than most. Located on the boundary of the Philippine Sea Plate and the Eurasian Plate within the Pacific Ring of Fire, Taiwan experiences frequent seismic activity and must always be prepared. Learn everything about earthquakes, why Taiwan is constantly prepared, and the science that keeps people safe.
In this episode of “Now You Know,” Seismologist Professor Kate Chen answers the internet’s burning questions about earthquakes. From what causes earthquakes to how to survive a strong quake, the relationship between earthquakes and tsunamis, and more. Plus, discover why it would be impossible to stop earthquakes altogether.
Professor Kate Chen is a faculty member in the Department of Earth Sciences at National Taiwan Normal University. Her research focuses on how natural fault systems work, and she is actively involved in earthquake science education and public outreach, helping people better understand earthquakes and stay safe when they happen.
Chapters:
00:00 Now You Know: Seismologist Professor Kate Chen
00:19 Why Do Earthquakes Happen?
01:31 Why Can’t We Predict Earthquakes Like the Weather?
02:53 How Does an Earthquake Happen? Which Places Can Be Affected?
04:26 What Made the Myanmar Earthquake So Powerful?
05:30 Why Is Taiwan So Exposed To Earthquakes and So Well Prepared To Withstand Them?
07:38 Do Deep Earthquakes Usually Cause Less Damage Than Shallow Ones?
08:39 What Is the Connection Between Earthquakes and Tsunamis?
09:40 What Would a Richter Scale Magnitude 10 Earthquake Be Like?
13:13 Is an Earthquake’s Magnitude Connected to the Amount of Damage It Causes in a Location?
14:44 What Is the Best Plan To Escape a Category 8 Earthquake?
16:10 Would It Be Possible To Develop Technology To Prevent Earthquakes?
17:35 What Are the Most Devastating Natural Disasters We Know Will Happen in the Next 50 Years?
19:30 End Credits
#Earthquakes #EarthScience #Seismology #Seismologist #NowYouKnow #TaiwanPlus
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Earthquakes are among the deadliest natural disasters on Earth, and Taiwan knows this better than most. Located on the boundary of the Philippine Sea Plate and the Eurasian Plate within the Pacific Ring of Fire, Taiwan experiences frequent seismic activity and must always be prepared. Learn everything about earthquakes, why Taiwan is constantly prepared, and the science that keeps people safe.
In this episode of “Now You Know,” Seismologist Professor Kate Chen answers the internet’s burning questions about earthquakes. From what causes earthquakes to how to survive a strong quake, the relationship between earthquakes and tsunamis, and more. Plus, discover why it would be impossible to stop earthquakes altogether.
Professor Kate Chen is a faculty member in the Department of Earth Sciences at National Taiwan Normal University. Her research focuses on how natural fault systems work, and she is actively involved in earthquake science education and public outreach, helping people better understand earthquakes and stay safe when they happen.
Chapters:
00:00 Now You Know: Seismologist Professor Kate Chen
00:19 Why Do Earthquakes Happen?
01:31 Why Can’t We Predict Earthquakes Like the Weather?
02:53 How Does an Earthquake Happen? Which Places Can Be Affected?
04:26 What Made the Myanmar Earthquake So Powerful?
05:30 Why Is Taiwan So Exposed To Earthquakes and So Well Prepared To Withstand Them?
07:38 Do Deep Earthquakes Usually Cause Less Damage Than Shallow Ones?
08:39 What Is the Connection Between Earthquakes and Tsunamis?
09:40 What Would a Richter Scale Magnitude 10 Earthquake Be Like?
13:13 Is an Earthquake’s Magnitude Connected to the Amount of Damage It Causes in a Location?
14:44 What Is the Best Plan To Escape a Category 8 Earthquake?
16:10 Would It Be Possible To Develop Technology To Prevent Earthquakes?
17:35 What Are the Most Devastating Natural Disasters We Know Will Happen in the Next 50 Years?
19:30 End Credits
#Earthquakes #EarthScience #Seismology #Seismologist #NowYouKnow #TaiwanPlus
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🌏 TaiwanPlus | Taiwan to the World
Breaking news and original programs. All things Taiwan at your fingertips.
Visit our website » taiwanplus.com
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» Like us on Facebook: https://tw.plus/facebook
» Tweet us on Twitter: twitter.com/taiwanplusshows
» Follow us on Instagram: https://tw.plus/instagram
🇹🇼 About TaiwanPlus
TaiwanPlus is the premier international media platform providing English-language news and entertainment from Taiwan, at the heart of the most dynamic and fastest growing region on Earth.
