Satellite images show building damage after two earthquakes in Venezuela
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Two major earthquakes struck coastal Venezuela on Wednesday, causing significant structural damage in the La Guira region. Reports indicate that hundreds of buildings were destroyed or damaged by the tremors.
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Two major earthquakes hit Venezuela on Wednesday, resulting in significant damage to infrastructure in the coastal region of La Guira. The Independent reports that hundreds of buildings were destroyed across the country during what is described as the most powerful earthquake to strike the nation in a century.
Aerial footage and high-resolution satellite imagery have been used by various news outlets to document the impact. BBC News reported the collapse of multi-story buildings in La Guira following the tremors, while NDTV utilized satellite images to highlight damage to apartment complexes in the same coastal area. These reports from multiple sources confirm that the dual seismic events caused extensive structural failure in the region's urban infrastructure.