A significant earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2 struck Taiwan on Wednesday, injuring over 700 people and killing many, CNN said.
Buildings in the steep, sparsely inhabited eastern county of Hualien, close to the epicentre, are tipped at dangerous angles due to the largest earthquake to strike the area in 25 years.
Taiwan’s location on the Pacific Ring of Fire has resulted in several earthquakes.
However, what exactly is the “Ring of Fire” and why does the area frequently experience earthquakes?
The majority of earthquakes and the majority of the world’s active volcanoes are located in the Ring of Fire.
When tectonic plates collide and cause abrupt releases, it sets off earthquakes.
