1 and 9.24 Shantou earthquake
201September 24, 5 10: 57, an earthquake of magnitude 3.8 occurred in eastern Guangdong, with the epicenter at 23. 10 degrees north latitude and15.70 degrees east longitude, that is, about1/kloc-0 degrees west-southwest of Shantou.
The Observatory received reports from more than 40 citizens, who felt a slight vibration for several seconds. According to the preliminary analysis, the earthquake intensity in Hong Kong is the fourth level of the revised mcquarrie Earthquake Intensity Scale, that is, the hanging objects swing and the doors, windows and dishes make noises.
2. Chaoshan earthquake
According to the records of Chaozhou House, during the Tang Dynasty, an earthquake of magnitude 8.0 occurred in Chaoshan area (namely Shantou, Chaozhou and Jieyang on the eastern coast of Guangdong Province). It is not recorded in some historical books, and Chaozhou government only supplements the shortcomings of other historical books for this historical record.
3. Shantou 8. 17 catastrophic flood.
In 20 13, Shantou city was simultaneously affected byNo.1strong typhoon "Yute" andNo. 12 typhoon "Tan Mei", resulting in "8. 17" catastrophic flood disaster.1.
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Shantou is one of the cradles of Chaoshan culture. Where there is sea water, there are hipsters. Where there are hipsters, there is no doubt that there is Chaoshan culture.
Shantou Chaoshan culture has a long history, originated from Chaoshan ancestors, formed in Qin and Han Dynasties, developed in Tang and Song Dynasties, prospered in Ming and Qing Dynasties and innovated in modern times. It is a branch of the excellent traditional culture of the Chinese nation and has the characteristics of compatibility with Chinese and foreign cultures. Shantou has its own Chaoshan dialect, Chaozhou opera, Chaozhou music, Chaozhou cuisine, congou tea, Chaoshan handicrafts and Chaoshan folk customs.
There are more than 5 million overseas Chinese and compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan in Shantou, which are spread all over the world 100 countries and regions. More than 2 million returned overseas Chinese, their relatives and compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.
Shantou Port, which opened at 1860, is known as "the gateway of Lingdong, the hub of South China" and "Zou Lu by the sea, the hometown of delicious food". There are many typhoons in Shantou in summer and autumn.
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