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Latin America’s 10 deadliest earthquakes
Key takeaways
- Until now, the deadliest quake in Venezuela’s modern history was a 1967 event that left 240 people dead.
- Historically, a number of major tremors in Latin America, which is home to complex fault zones, have caused widespread destruction and loss of life.
- This earthquake was particularly deadly because it struck the densely populated capital of Port-au-Prince, which lacked strong infrastructure and buildings designed to withstand heavy shaking.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Two powerful earthquakes that struck the northern coast of Venezuela and capital Caracas on Wednesday claimed at least 188 lives, a toll that could increase as rescue teams comb the debris of collapsed buildings.
Until now, the deadliest quake in Venezuela’s modern history was a 1967 event that left 240 people dead.
Historically, a number of major tremors in Latin America, which is home to complex fault zones, have caused widespread destruction and loss of life. Here is a look at 10 of the region’s deadliest quakes, from 1812 in Venezuela to 2010 in Haiti:
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