Devastating Earthquakes in Venezuela Kill Hundreds, Rescue Efforts Underway
Devastating twin earthquakes have struck Venezuela, flattening areas in and around Caracas and causing widespread panic. The death toll has risen to at least 589, with thousands more missing and injured, as foreign rescue teams and aid arrive. The rare geological phenomenon of 'seismic doublets' is being discussed, and dramatic footage from an airplane during the quakes has been released.
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Foreign rescue teams reaching quake-hit Venezuela where 589 dead, many missing
Foreign rescue teams and aid were arriving on Friday in Venezuela nearly two days after devastating twin earthquakes flattened areas in and around the capital Caracas, forcing residents to dig through rubble to save relatives, friends and neighbors. The government has estimated hundreds of people still trapped and missing on top of 589 confirmed fatalities and 2,980 injuries. A website set up to take reports of people still unaccounted for had 50,000 listed as of Friday morning. The magnitude
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The US Geological Survey predicted more than 10,000 deaths from the earthquakes.
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