Scientists Explain Deadly Colombia, Venezuela Quakes
#EarthquakeSafety #SeismicRiskColombia and Venezuela's strike-slip earthquakes caused deadly lateral shaking, worsened by shallow depths and soft soils. Deep epicenters dispersed energy, while strict building codes and cross-border data sharing mitigated impacts. Aftershocks and informal housing remain major risks. read more
Back-to-back Venezuelan quakes killed 164, reveal hidden fault risk
#VenezuelaEarthquake #SeismicRiskTwo Venezuelan quakes (magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5) struck 39 seconds apart on separate faults near Caracas, causing catastrophic damage. Experts say multifault events are rare but highlight preparedness gaps globally, including in California's complex fault systems. read more