Watch: Moment earthquake hits Venezuela's airport; dust clouds rise, passengers run for shelter
Twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck Venezuela, causing significant damage to the Simón Bolívar International Airport and surrounding infrastructure. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has confirmed the airport's closure as search-and-rescue operations continue.
Why it matters
Major seismic events in densely populated areas pose immediate threats to life and critical national infrastructure, requiring urgent humanitarian response.
Massive Earthquake Hits Caracas Airport: Panic and Chaos Erupt as Dust Clouds Fill Terminal | World News - The Times of India
The report focuses on the immediate aftermath and official government statements regarding the natural disaster.
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