2 powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela
· Axios
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, damaging buildings in the capital, Caracas.
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The big picture: The U.S. Geological Survey issued a red alert for "shaking-related fatalities and economic losses," warning that "high casualties and extensive damage" were probable after magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes struck west of Caracas.
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