13 minutes agoAmericans estimate there could be up to 10,000 dead in Venezuela
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(an hour ago)Dramatic footage from Venezuela is circulated on social networks and international media following two powerful earthquakes that hit the country on 24 June, causing building collapses, huge infrastructure damage and hundreds of casualties.
According to Venezuelan authorities, at least 164 people have so far been confirmed dead and around 971 injured, while rescue teams continue searching in the most hit areas, particularly in the region of La Guairas and the capital, Caracas.
The two earthquakes, with a magnitude of 7.2 and 7.5, occurred within just 39 seconds of each other, considered among the strongest seismic shocks in Venezuela's modern history.
The U.S. Geological Service (USGS) has published preliminary assessments under which the final number of victims could exceed 10,000, while in the worst scenario it could reach tens of thousands, due to population density in affected areas and the large number of damaged buildings.
It is reported that thousands are still missing or trapped under rubble, while access to some areas has been difficult by road injuries, power outages, and continuous afternoons, writes the report. resources.
The Venezuelan government has declared the state of emergency, while several international states and organisations, including the United States, have offered humanitarian assistance and rescue teams.
The published images show collapsed buildings, streets covered by ruins, and citizens searching for relatives among chaos created by natural disasters. /Periscope/
