The construction failures and risky geography behind Venezuela's quake tragedy

By Maxwell Briceno and Sarah Kinosian LA GUAIRA, Venezuela, June 29 (Reuters) - When late Venezuelan leader Hugo Chávez built ...

Venezuela earthquakes in maps and charts - where they hit and how severe they could be

The shallow quakes occurred within seconds of one another, exacerbating the damage caused.

Older buildings and substandard construction left Venezuela vulnerable to earthquakes

Older buildings, substandard construction and geography left many neighborhoods in Venezuela vulnerable to collapse in strong ...
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Shaped by Nature – The Geography of Venezuela in 4K

Explore Venezuela’s geography, from the towering Angel Falls and the vast Gran Sabana to Caribbean coastlines, rivers, and tropical rainforests. This film highlights both famous landmarks and remote ...

Why did they pancake? Building failures, soft soil amplify Venezuela quake destruction

Experts point to poor code enforcement, risky geography as factors in collapses in the wake of twin earthquakes.
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AOC roasted for humiliating Venezuela geography blunder on world stage

Strelmark President Hilary Fordwich reacts to Democrat Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s recent geographical blunder regarding the location of Venezuela. “I suggest she actually goes and takes ...
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BUILT TO BREAK: Older buildings and substandard construction left Venezuela vulnerable to earthquakes

Older buildings, substandard construction and geography left many neighborhoods in Venezuela vulnerable to strong earthquakes ...