Jiufen Ershan Earthquake Memorial Park Introduction
The epicenter of the 921 earthquake that shook Taiwan, featuring the miraculous tilted house, instantly collapsed landslides, and dammed lakes, showcases the unparalleled power of nature. The massive collapse of soil and rock blocked two valleys, creating two natural dammed lakes now known as Sezai Keng Lake and Jiucai Lake. Following the 921 earthquake, dramatic changes in the terrain and landforms have made Jiufen Ershan a well-known subject of earthquake education. Although it is also a tourist attraction, visitors naturally come to understand the power and ruthlessness of nature here. ◎ Tilted House: This house, inhabited by a local resident with the surname Zhu, tilted due to ground movement. Upon entering the house, the conflict between the body's balance control mechanism in the inner ear and normal visual experiences, as well as gravity experiences, can cause a slight feeling of dizziness. Local residents attribute this phenomenon to the effects of a unique magnetic field inside the house, hence calling it the "Magnetic Field House." ◎ Damming Lakes: Formed by rocks and soil that fell during the earthquake, blocking the Jiucai Lake Stream and the Sezai Keng Stream, these two dammed lakes are gradually developing their ecosystems. ◎ Epicenter: The earthquake created a large pit in the area, resembling the result of an explosion occurring within the strata.
