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Twin Major Earthquakes Devastate Venezuela's Capital Caracas
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Twin Major Earthquakes Devastate Venezuela's Capital Caracas

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela in rapid succession, collapsing buildings across Caracas and causing widespread casualties. The quakes — magnitudes 7.5 and 7.2 — rank among the largest in Venezuelan history, with the US Geological Survey warning that high casualties are probable. The worst destruction has centered on the Altamira district of Caracas, where rescuers are still pulling people from rubble.

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Venezuela earthquakes live updates: buildings collapse in Caracas as officials warn ‘high casualties’ likely

Venezuela earthquakes live updates: buildings collapse in Caracas as officials warn ‘high casualties’ likely

The Guardian · Jun 25

Venezuela earthquake: powerful back-to-back quakes collapse buildings in capital Caracas

Venezuela earthquake: powerful back-to-back quakes collapse buildings in capital Caracas

The Guardian · Jun 24

Venezuela rocked by two big earthquakes

Venezuela rocked by two big earthquakes

Financial Times · Jun 25

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Russian opposition leader jailed over anti-war social media posts

Al Jazeera · Jun 25

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