Jiufen Ershan Earthquake Memorial Park Introduction
The epicenter of the 921 earthquake that shook Taiwan features geological wonders such as the amazing tilted house, a massive landslide that occurred in an instant, and landslide lakes. Experience the unparalleled power of nature. The collapse of a large amount of soil and rock blocked two valleys, forming two natural landslide lakes named Sezai Lake and Jiu Cai Lake. In the aftermath of the 921 earthquake, the landscape experienced drastic changes, and the current Jiufen Ershan has become a well-known earthquake education site. Although it is also a tourist attraction, visitors here naturally recognize the power and ruthlessness of nature. ◎ Tilted House: The local Zhu family’s house has tilted due to surface movement. When entering this house, the clash between the body's inner ear, which controls balance, and the normal visual experience, along with the experience of gravity, causes a slight feeling of dizziness. Local residents attribute this phenomenon to a unique magnetic field within the house, thus calling it the "Magnetic Field House." ◎ Landslide Lakes: Two landslide lakes formed by rocks and soil that fell during the earthquake Blocked the Jiucai Lake stream and the Sezai stream, with the lake ecosystems gradually taking shape. ◎ Epicenter: The earthquake created a large pit in the area, resembling a result of an underground explosion in the strata.
