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Watch: Moment powerful earthquake hits Venezuela's Caracas airport; dust clouds rise, passengers run for shelter

Venezuela's main international gateway, Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía near Caracas, was forced to shut down after twin powerful earthquakes caused significant damage to its infrastructure on Thursday.

The Times of India

Venezuela earthquakes: PM Modi expresses condolences, says India stands ready to extend assistance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed India's deep sorrow over the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela. Expressing heartfelt condolences to the Venezuelan government and its people, particularly those who lost loved ones, he assured them of India's solidarity. The Prime Minister also wished for the swift recovery of the injured and pledged…

The Economic Times

At least 164 killed and 971 injured in powerful Venezuela earthquakes

Residents of the capital Caracas were forced to evacuate their residences and seek shelter outdoors as the quakes, which struck less than 200 km from the capital, caused widespread damage.

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Venezuela Earthquake: 'Devastating no. of deaths, early reports not good', Trump says US willing to help

President Donald Trump expressed deep concern over twin earthquakes in Venezuela, reporting a devastating loss of life. He pledged U.S. assistance to the nation's "new and great friends," with government agencies instructed to prepare for swift action. The powerful tremors, striking near Moron, caused buildings to collapse in the capital,…

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Mothers search, men weep amid debris of Venezuela quakes

CARACAS - "Antonio, it's your mom, I'm right here," a mother's desperate cries bounced off the rubble of a 22-story building in Caracas that collapsed following two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Venezuela earthquake latest: Death toll soars to 235 with 4,300 injured as crews continue rescues

Emergency workers continue to search through rubble for survivors as the number of reported missing people increases

The Independent UK

Venezuela declares state of emergency after powerful twin quakes

Venezuela's interim leader declared a state of emergency Wednesday as two massive earthquakes caused buildings in the capital to crumble and forced the closure of the country's main airport. "We went out through the emergency stairs; that's how they got us out," the 42-year-old told AFP. Dozens more in the…

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Watch: Venezuela, Japan and California shaken by powerful quakes within hours

A day of powerful seismic activity saw major earthquakes strike Venezuela, Japan, and California. Venezuela experienced the most devastating impact with twin quakes causing fatalities and building collapses. Japan's northeast coast was hit by a strong tremor, while northern California also registered a significant quake. Experts confirm these events are…

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US says it is mobilizing assistance for Venezuela after earthquakes

Venezuela earthquake: The United States is mobilizing crucial assistance for Venezuela following devastating earthquakes that toppled buildings and trapped people. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau confirmed contact with Venezuelan authorities, while a disaster assistance team and task force are being deployed with search and rescue, medical, and humanitarian supplies.…

The Economic Times

Venezuela earthquake: 32 killed, over 700 injured; state of emergency declared

In the wake of devastating twin earthquakes, Venezuela has declared a national state of emergency. Infrastructure has been severely impacted, with many buildings reduced to rubble and fears of casualties potentially soaring between 10,000 and 100,000, according to the USGS. Rescue operations have been hindered, especially in the capital Caracas…

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Watch: Venezuela rocked by 2 deadly earthquakes within 39 seconds. Roads crack open, buildings shake & residents run in fear

Earthquake in Venezuela: Venezuela was jolted by two powerful earthquakes, a 7.2 magnitude followed by a 7.5 magnitude just 39 seconds later, causing building collapses and road damage. Viral videos show panicked residents fleeing structures and streets cracking open. Tsunami alerts were issued across the Caribbean. These tremors are among…

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Venezuela earthquake today: Tsunami alert issued for U. S territory islands as strongest quakes in more than 100 years rattle capital city Caracas, other parts. Why is this unusual natural calamity?

Earthquake in Venezuela: Strong earthquakes are unusual in Venezuela. While the country sits near multiple fault lines, its position straddling the South American and Caribbean plates makes earthquakes much less common than in other parts of Latin America.

The Economic Times

Twin earthquakes in Venezuela destroy buildings, sow panic

CARACAS - Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck the same area of Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing buildings to collapse, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and AFP journalists.

Bangkok Post

Venezuela earthquakes: ‘intensive’ search for survivors as death toll rises to 188 – as it happened

Delcy Rodríguez said authorities were shifting rescue teams from other parts of the country to the hardest-hit La Guaira area

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Venezuela Earthquake: 32 killed, over 700 injured as two back-to-back deadly quakes destroy buildings

Venezuela earthquake death toll: The country has been shaken by powerful earthquakes, leading to significant building collapses and severe disruption to infrastructure. Interim leader Delcy Rodriguez has confirmed 32 fatalities and around 700 injured, particularly in La Guaira where numerous buildings have crumbled. The main airport is currently closed due…

The Independent UK

Twin earthquakes strike Venezuela, in photos

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela within about a minute of each other on Wednesday, causing buildings to collapse and damage in Caracas. The rare back-to-back tremors, measuring magnitudes 7.1 and 7.5, rank among the strongest earthquakes to hit the country in more than a century.

The Independent UK

Venezuela hit by powerful back-to-back earthquakes

The quakes are among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century

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Venezuela declares state of emergency after back-to-back earthquakes leave scores dead

Venezuela's interim leader declared a state of emergency on Wednesday after two powerful earthquakes and more than 20 aftershocks struck the country, damaging infrastructure and forcing the closure of Caracas' main airport. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez said the 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude quakes have killed around 188 people and injured nearly…

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7.2, 7.5 powerful back-to-back earthquakes rock Venezuela, high casualties likely; tsunami alert issued

Two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, rocked Venezuela within minutes, causing buildings to crumble in the capital, Caracas. Tsunami alerts were issued for parts of the Caribbean. Residents fled swaying structures as dust clouds rose. Authorities confirmed injuries and urged people to stay clear of damaged buildings, prioritizing…

The Economic Times

The San Andreas fault just reached a level scientists haven’t seen in 1,000 years—Is California ready for what comes next?

A new study suggests the San Andreas Fault has reached stress levels not seen in nearly 1,000 years. While scientists are not predicting an imminent earthquake, the findings raise important questions about California’s seismic risk, infrastructure resilience, and long-term preparedness.

The Times of India

Mysterious deep earthquakes beneath Utah and Wyoming are puzzling scientists

For most people, earthquakes are something that happens relatively close to the Earth's surface. They break through the crust, shake towns and cities, and leave behind faults that geologists can map. The deeper parts of the planet are generally thought to behave differently. Under the intense pressures and temperatures found…

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500 hidden earthquakes beneath Antarctica, and the strangest ones are shaking the middle of a tectonic plate where deep quakes were not supposed to happen

Antarctica, once thought to be seismically quiet, is now revealing hidden earthquakes. Advanced AI has analyzed old data, finding over 500 tremors deep beneath the East Antarctic Ice Sheet. These quakes, occurring unexpectedly, are too small to cause damage but highlight how much remains unknown about our planet's seismic activity.…

LiveScience

Hundreds of hidden earthquakes discovered beneath Antarctica — and they're happening in a very odd location

Antarctica was long thought to be seismically calm, but new technology makes it possible to detect unexpected types of earthquakes beneath the ice.

The Conversation

Earthquakes can be destructive for distant cities built on top of basins – now we know why

Sedimentary basins – depressions in Earth’s crust caused by tectonic activity – tend to be flat and are favoured places to build cities. But during earthquakes, they can become natural resonance chambers.

The Independent UK

US Democratic lawmakers pledge to help speed up disaster recovery in Puerto Rico

A group of U.S. Democratic lawmakers have promised Puerto Ricans that they would try to speed up the island’s sluggish recovery from destructive hurricanes and earthquakes, a process that relies heavily on federal funds

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