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A strong aftershock rattles Venezuela as rescue workers race to find survivors
More than 2,600 rescue workers are searching collapsed buildings as officials say no immediate additional damage was reported.
- On Monday, a 4.6 magnitude aftershock struck 17 miles north of Caraballeda on Venezuela's Caribbean coast, jolting the region as rescue operations continued five days after twin earthquakes; the United States Geological Survey reported the measurement, while Colombia's geological survey cited 5.1.
- Twin earthquakes struck the northern state five days ago, prompting local and international rescue teams to race against time in the hard-hit port city of Guaira. The tremor also convulsed the region, adding strain to ongoing search efforts.
- More than 2,600 rescue workers from around the world have arrived with trained search dogs and machinery. Although the first 72 hours after a natural disaster are crucial to survival, President Delcy Rodriguez stated late Sunday that the search for survivors would continue.
- Jorge Rodriguez, leader of the Venezuelan National Assembly, reported no immediate additional damage from the aftershock, though the tremor sent residents in the capital of Caracas screaming into the streets, compounding existing distress.
- The government reported 1,450 dead with thousands more missing, facing growing criticism that its response is inadequate. Despite diminishing survival likelihood, rescuers continue freeing survivors from debris, offering families a sliver of hope.
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Aftershock hits Caracas as Venezuela rescue efforts enter critical phase
4.6-magnitude aftershock jolts Caracas as Venezuela rescue crews race to find survivors in La Guaira, with death toll near 1,500 and thousands injured and displaced amid ongoing quake recovery
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Aftershock Hits Caracas as Rescue Efforts Continue | Science-Environment
The residents of Caracas experienced a 4.6-magnitude aftershock while rescue operations persist following significant earthquakes in Venezuela. Focusing on La Guaira, international support continues, with 1,500 fatalities and numerous buildings collapsed. The search for survivors, such as the rescue of Aaron Levi after 106 hours, offers a glimmer of hope.
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