The 2 earthquakes that struck Venezuela are known as a 'doublet.' Here's how they happen

Over the past week, Venezuela's northern coast experienced a devastating "doublet" earthquake event, resulting in more than 180 deaths. These are two powerful quakes occurring in close proximity and time, often linked by the same fault line. While the exact mechanisms of "doublet" earthquakes are complex and involve geological fault lines, this event underscores the region's vulnerability to seismic activity, highlighting the need for better preparedness and infrastructure to handle such disasters.