
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises
In Caracas, but also in the state of La Guaira, the scenes are desolating.
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In Caracas, but also in the state of La Guaira, the scenes are desolating. The human toll of the disaster had climbed to at least 920 dead, and more than 51,000 missing. Venezuela authorities said Friday that 861 international volunteers from Mexico, the United States, El Salvador, Switzerland, Colombia, and beyond were working in Venezuela.
Furthermore, The UN said 1,000 emergency responders in 25 search-and-rescue teams from across the globe were on their way. The US Geological Survey said both earthquakes were centered near Moron on the Caribbean coast, about 105 miles west of Caracas. Caracas metropolitan rescue team head Jose Luis Nunez said she was found in a 10-story building in La Guaira that collapsed and flattened “like a pancake.” “We want to highlight this girl’s strength, determination and will to live,” Nunez said.
In addition, The number of injured climbed to more than 3,300 as of midday Friday, and authorities said they had rescued 243 people. The one-two punch of the quakes, combined with the shallow seismic movements, amplified the destruction, said Marcos Ferreira, a geophysicist and researcher at the Geological Survey of Brazil.
One point remains disputed: Divergent figures — Fifty-six Portuguese citizens and 99 Spaniards were missing or otherwise unaccounted for,… ; Fifty-six Portuguese citizens and 99 Spaniards were missing or otherwise unaccounted for,….
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In Caracas, but also in the state of La Guaira, the scenes are desolating.
reliability moderate3/7 sourcesThe human toll of the disaster had climbed to at least 920 dead, and more than 51,000 missing.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesVenezuela authorities said Friday that 861 international volunteers from Mexico, the United States, El Salvador, Switzerland, Colombia, and beyond were working in Venezuela.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe UN said 1,000 emergency responders in 25 search-and-rescue teams from across the globe were on their way.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe US Geological Survey said both earthquakes were centered near Moron on the Caribbean coast, about 105 miles west of Caracas.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesCaracas metropolitan rescue team head Jose Luis Nunez said she was found in a 10-story building in La Guaira that collapsed and flattened “like a pancake.” “We want to highlight this girl’s strength, determination and will to live,” Nunez said.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe number of injured climbed to more than 3,300 as of midday Friday, and authorities said they had rescued 243 people.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe one-two punch of the quakes, combined with the shallow seismic movements, amplified the destruction, said Marcos Ferreira, a geophysicist and researcher at the Geological Survey of Brazil.
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Earthquake in Venezuela: it rises to 920 the budget of the dead, over 50 thousand the missing.
according to ANSA - Ultima Ora +3The destruction caused by the earthquakes that hit Venezuela mobilized the country’s population to create a network of help and civilian volunteers.
according to El Periódico — Internacional +2The 1967 episodes forced Venezuela to tighten building standards, and that is why many constructions attached to the protocol could resist the tremor.
according to El Periódico — InternacionalThose missing from the earthquakes could reach 50,000 people, according to figures handled by the UN.
according to 20minutos — PortadaThe earthquakes have displaced more than 70,000 families, forcing them to seek alternative shelter in tents.
according to Peoples GazetteOfficials put death toll at 920 and expect it to climb as victims are dug out of rubble
according to Financial Times - World920 döda i Venezuela: ”Anhöriga skriker och gräver”.
according to Sveriges RadioInternational support and solidarity have sworn in to assist rescue efforts, with countries including Mexico, Colombia, Canada, the U.S., Iran, El Salvador and Turkiye sending humanitarian support and relief materials to affected communities in Venezuela.
according to Peoples GazetteGovernment forces distributed food and water to survivors in La Guaira, just north of the capital of Caracas, where some of the worst destruction unfolded, as acting President Delcy Rodriguez said her government was “working tirelessly” to mount a full response.
according to France 24 English — All NewsCitizens digging through the rubble of their homes said they have seen few state rescue teams in the areas hit hardest by the devastating 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes that struck late Wednesday , despite authorities projecting an image of a robust government response.
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- Fifty-six Portuguese citizens and 99 Spaniards were missing or otherwise unaccounted for,…Free Malaysia Today
- Fifty-six Portuguese citizens and 99 Spaniards were missing or otherwise unaccounted for,…Citizen Digital
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- Foreigners killed Those killed included nine Portuguese nationals, five Spaniards, two…Free Malaysia Today
- Earthquakes of similar magnitude claimed more than 200,000 lives in Haiti in January 2010…Citizen Digital
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Venezuela authorities said Friday that 861 international volunteers from Mexico, the United States, El Salvador, Switzerland, Colombia, and…
omitted byCenterRight sidePublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sidePublic / AgenciesThe UN said 1,000 emergency responders in 25 search-and-rescue teams from across the globe were on their way.
omitted byCenterRight sidePublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sidePublic / AgenciesCaracas metropolitan rescue team head Jose Luis Nunez said she was found in a 10-story building in La Guaira that collapsed and flattened…
omitted byCenterRight sidePublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sidePublic / AgenciesThe US Geological Survey said both earthquakes were centered near Moron on the Caribbean coast, about 105 miles west of Caracas.
omitted byCenterRight sidePublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sidePublic / AgenciesThe one-two punch of the quakes, combined with the shallow seismic movements, amplified the destruction, said Marcos Ferreira, a…
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