Venezuela rocked by powerful back-to-back earthquakes
Venezuela was struck by two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.1 and 7.5 in magnitude, causing building collapses and power outages in Caracas. Rescue efforts are underway as tremors were felt as far away as Colombia.
Why it matters
Major seismic events in densely populated areas pose significant humanitarian and infrastructure risks.
Rescue workers carry a person on a stretcher out of a collapsed building after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Caracas, Venezuela. Photograph: Juan Barreto/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Rescue workers carry a person on a stretcher out of a collapsed building after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Caracas, Venezuela. Photograph: Juan Barreto/AFP/Getty Images Venezuela Venezuela earthquake: powerful back-to-back quakes collapse buildings in capital Caracas Homes and buildings collapse in first magnitude 7.1 earthquake, with tremors felt in neighbouring Colombia
The article provides factual reporting on a natural disaster using data from the US Geological Survey.
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