Caracas rattled by back-to-back earthquakes as toll climbs
TL;DR
Two powerful earthquakes—magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5—shook Caracas, triggering widespread destruction, power outages, and a rising death toll as residents flooded into streets and rescuers combed rubble for survivors.
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- Several Strong Quakes Hit Across the World in 24 Hours The New York Times
- Rescue teams race to Venezuela amid fears thousands killed in earthquakes The Guardian
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