Australian Broadcasting Corporation·3 min read·medium
In Venezuela, the earthquake started with a 'soft shake' and then the lights went out
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Lucia Stein
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Venezuela has been struck by two powerful earthquakes, a 7.2 and a 7.5 magnitude, causing widespread building collapses in Caracas. The government reports a death toll of 920, with many people still feared trapped under the rubble.
Why it matters
Highlights a major humanitarian disaster and the ongoing rescue efforts in a vulnerable region.
People gathering on the streets of Caracas after the earthquake. ( Reuters: Gaby Oraa )
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Confidence: 90%
Straightforward reporting of a natural disaster and its immediate aftermath.
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