Venezuela earthquakes: Why is Central America so vulnerable to tremors?
Venezuela and Japan are both hit by strong quakes, but Venezuela faces higher risks due to weaker building standards.

Venezuela and Japan are both hit by strong quakes, but Venezuela faces higher risks due to weaker building standards.



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A major search-and-rescue effort is underway in Venezuela after two earthquakes levelled buildings and left many trapped
Rescue efforts under way as Venezuela declares a state of emergency after powerful twin quakes cause widespread damage.











Three Brazilians with a combined age of 316 have been recognised as the world’s longest-living trio of sisters.

Thousands feared dead as twin earthquakes cause devastation across Venezuela.
Mateo Chavez opened the scoring in the 55th minute, and Julian Quinones scored his second goal of the tournament in the 61st.

Buildings collapse in Venezuelan capital after powerful earthquakes hit.
Brazil beat Scotland as Vinicius Jr scored first two goals and Neymar returned to seal top spot in World Cup group.
The US Geological Survey warns the death toll is likely to rise into the thousands.