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Scientists explain why earthquakes in Colombia and Venezuela were so deadly - and what helped avert a worse disaster

Independent (uk) 1 min read 4 days ago

<p>The tremors in both Colombia and Venezuela were ‘strike-slip’ earthquakes, which lead to a type of shaking that is far more dangerous for buildings</p>
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