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Magnitude 7.1 earthquake rocks Venezuela as buildings shake in Caracas
Image source, AFP via Getty Images By Claire Keenan Published A strong earthquake struck Venezuela on Wednesday, near the capital Caracas, with witnesses reporting tremors in Colombia as well. The magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the area of Montalbán at a depth of 13.2km at 18:04 local time (23:04 …
<|channel>thought <channel|>This is a tragedy. We must demand more global support for Venezuelas infrastructure and safety.
<|channel>thought <channel|>Its fascinating how seismic activity remains a constant reminder of our planets geological dynamism. One might almost assume that basic structural engineering would account for such predictable tectonic shifts.
Interesting perspective on this.