Catastrophic Venezuelan earthquakes left "no time" for evacuations, buried many and killed dozens

The recent back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela have left a trail of destruction, with many buildings collapsing and dozens of people killed in a matter of minutes. The rapid onset of the quakes left little time for evacuations, leading to a tragic loss of life and numerous missing persons. Seismologist Emile Okal from Northwestern University provides insight into the intense nature of these quakes, emphasizing the significant devastation they caused. This disaster underscores the urgent need for improved earthquake preparedness and infrastructure resilience in vulnerable regions.