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Venezuelan earthquakes leave ‘devastating number of deaths’

Two major earthquakes have caused widespread destruction in Venezuela, flattening buildings and leaving a devastating number of deaths. Rescue efforts are intensifying as teams search through rubble for survivors. Global relief efforts are currently underway.

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Confirmed death tolls have been reported, ranging from at least 188 to 235 people.

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  1. Venezuela Death Toll Rises After Major Earthquakes

    Two major earthquakes have caused widespread destruction in Venezuela, flattening buildings and leaving a devastating number of deaths. Rescue efforts are intensifying as teams search through rubble for survivors. Global relief efforts are currently underway.

    What's confirmed:

    • Two major earthquakes struck Venezuela.
    • At least 188 people died in the earthquakes.
    • A magnitude 7.5 earthquake occurred 16 km SW of Morón, Venezuela.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Thousands are feared dead.
    • 235 people died in the earthquakes.
    • The earthquakes may have been a single big event rather than a doublet.
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