Venezuela’s Powerful Earthquakes Were a Rare ‘Seismic Doublet’
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People in front of damaged houses following a pair of earthquakes in Venezuela. Photograph: Federico PARRA / AFP via Getty Images Comment Loader Save Story Save this story Comment Loader Save Story Save this story Venezuela declared a national emergency following two earthquakes of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude that occurred just 39 seconds apart on Wednesday. This phenomenon, known as a seismic doublet, is rare.
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