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Satellite data shows more than 58,000 buildings damaged in Venezuela earthquakes
Twin magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 quakes struck Venezuela last week, killing at least 1,943 people and injuring more than 10,571. NASA satellite analysis indicates the destruction may exceed official counts, with tens of thousands still missing.
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Twin earthquakes measuring magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela last week, killing at least 1,943 people and injuring more than 10,571. Preliminary analysis of satellite data indicates more than 58,000 buildings were damaged or destroyed, a figure that may exceed official estimates.
NASA data reviewed by multiple outlets shows the scale of destruction across affected regions. Officials continue search and recovery operations nearly a week after the quakes. Tens of thousands of people remain unaccounted for amid the rubble.
The UN migration agency estimates up to 6.8 million people could need shelter, water, sanitation, healthcare and essential relief items. Aid organizations are coordinating distribution of supplies to survivors. International relief agencies have begun delivering emergency assistance to impacted communities.
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