Colombia Quake Death Toll Tops 200 as Foreign Aid Arrives

The death toll from Colombia’s earthquake rose above 200 as the new government of President Abelardo de la Espriella concentrates its efforts on responding to the strongest tremor to strike the country in 47 years.

By Patricia Laya and Oscar Medina

Colombia declares three days of mourning for earthquake victims

The search for survivors continues in the west of the country, where a 7.4-magnitude earthquake caused significant destruction, with aid agencies saying the first 72 hours after an earthquake are crucial for rescuing survivors.

Colombia declares three days of mourning after deadly earthquake

Hundreds are dead as rescuers race to find survivors of the magnitude 7.4 quake.

Colombia earthquake rescue efforts enter 'final phase' as death toll rises

Rescuers in Colombia faced a race against time Wednesday as they searched collapsed buildings for survivors after the country's strongest earthquake this century. The magnitude 7.4 quake has killed 265 people and injured more than 3,500, with nearly 500 still missing.

By FRANCE 24

Scientists explain why earthquakes in Colombia and Venezuela were so deadly - and what helped avert a worse disaster

The tremors in both Colombia and Venezuela were ‘strike-slip’ earthquakes, which lead to a type of shaking that is far more dangerous for buildings

By Sarah Morland

Mexico’s expert search-and-rescue team arrives in Colombia to help with rescue efforts

The Azteca International Rescue Brigade, known as the Topos, or Moles, were finishing up post-rescue work in Venezuela when the 7.4 quake hit neighboring Colombia Monday morning The post Mexico’s expert search-and-rescue team arrives in Colombia to help with rescue efforts appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By MND Staff

Earthquake devastation in Colombia sparks EU emergency relief and rescue efforts - The Brussels Times

Earthquake devastation in Colombia sparks EU emergency relief and rescue efforts  The Brussels Times