Earthquakes can be destructive for distant cities built on top of basins – now we know why

Flat basins are favoured places to build cities. But seismic waves can get trapped in these basins, putting cities at risk from distant earthquakes.
AOL

'Apocalyptic scenes' as high rise buildings in Venezuela collapse from earthquake

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes slammed Venezuela on Wednesday evening (Image: X) Thousands are feared dead after back-to-back powerful earthquakes slammed Venezuela on Wednesday evening, collapsing ...
Los Angeles Times

Venezuela earthquake: Staggering destruction signals urgent warning for California

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. See more from the L.A. Times in Google Search. Set us as preferred Twin earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 ...
Engineering News-Record

Hundreds Dead as Magnitude 7.5 Earthquake Collapses Buildings in Venezuela

A pair of severe temblors the evening of June 24 in northern Venezuela has caused catastrophic damage, with reports of at least 188 people dead. Search and rescue continued the following day among ...
The Washington Post

At least 164 dead after powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela

CARACAS, Venezuela — At least 164 people have been killed and 971 injured after two major earthquakes shook the Venezuelan capital of Caracas on Wednesday night, toppling buildings, knocking out ...