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Scenes of destruction after deadly earthquakes in Venezuela
Rescue efforts under way after buildings reduced to rubble in capital and along northern coast
TL;DR
- Venezuela experienced its largest earthquake in over a century, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5.
- The earthquakes caused significant damage in the capital, Caracas, and along the northern coast.
- Buildings collapsed in areas including La Guaira, Catia La Mar, Altamira, and Los Palos Grandes.
- La Guaira's airport sustained severe damage, leading to its closure.
- Rescue operations are underway to find survivors trapped in the rubble.
- Thousands have been injured, and hundreds are feared dead.