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How Chile’s earthquake engineering could help Venezuela rebuild after deadly quakes

Al Jazeera English

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July 12, 2026

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Chile, home to some of the world’s most powerful earthquakes, has spent decades refining construction techniques that prevent buildings from collapsing during major seismic events. Engineers say reinforced concrete walls, isolation devices and strict building codes—rather than costly innovation—are key to saving lives. With Venezuela beginning reconstruction after last month’s deadly double earthquakes, experts suggest Chile’s relatively low-cost model could offer valuable lessons. Al Jazeera’s Lucia Newman reports from Santiago, Chile. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #Chile #ChileEarthquake #EarthquakeEngineering #Venezuela #VenezuelaEarthquake #SeismicSafety #EarthquakeResistantBuildings #DisasterRecovery #Reconstruction #CivilEngineering #NaturalDisasters

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teleSUR English

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· Jun 27, 2026

Why Stairs Save Lives During Earthquake Evacuations

A Venezuelan structural engineer explains why stair evacuation, structural inspections and emergency preparedness are essential after the country's unprecedented twin earthquakes.

Reuters

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· Jun 26, 2026

Venezuela earthquakes shatter windows in Caracas

Windows shattered and people were seen running out of a compound when Caracas was hit by two of the biggest earthquakes in Latin America's modern history. The government estimated hundreds of people are still trapped and missing on top ‌of 589 confirmed fatalities and 2,980 injuries. #venezuela #caracas #earthquake #southamerica #disaster

Vatican News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Death toll on the rise in quake-struck Venezuela amid humanitarin crisis

The economic aftershocks following Venezuela’s devastating double earthquakes are creating a knock-on humanitarian crisis. Read all

Ya Libnan

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· Jun 26, 2026

Venezuela Live Updates: More Rescuers Join Urgent Search for Quake Survivors as the death rises to 235

Rescue teams walking through a building that collapsed during the earthquakes in Venezuela.CreditAdriana Loureiro Fernandez for The New York Times The United States and Mexico were among the latest to send support as the death toll from two powerful earthquakes climbed to 235. Thousands were injured, and hundreds remained missing or trapped under rubble. Here’s []

NPR News

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· Jun 25, 2026

Photos: See Venezuela destruction after earthquakes

The earthquakes were Venezuela's largest in over a century.

UPI

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· Jun 25, 2026

Earthquake exposes Venezuela's strained rescue system

Earthquake exposes Venezuela's strained rescue system

The Eastern Herald

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· Jun 26, 2026

Venezuela’s Twin Earthquakes Kill 188 in the Ruins of a Country Already Broken

Twin earthquakes killed 188 and trapped 200 in Venezuela — the country’s worst seismic event in a century, hitting a nation hollowed by eight million refugees and economic collapse. Acting President Rodríguez declared a national emergency as rescue teams worked through the rubble of La Guaira.

Interaksyon

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· Jun 30, 2026

Expert Q&A: Why did so many buildings collapse in Venezuela’s double earthquake?

More than 500 people have been killed in Venezuela following powerful back-to-back earthquakes, with many more injured. Rescue teams have also been trying to locate people trapped in collapsed buildings. Here, Raffaele De Risi, associate professor in civil engineering at the University of Bristol, answered our questions about the role building design may have played [] The post Expert QA: Why did so many buildings collapse in Venezuela’s double earthquake? appeared first on Interaksyon.

Mexico News Daily

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· Jul 2, 2026

Mexico’s volunteer ‘mole’ rescuers race to save lives after Venezuela’s twin earthquakes

Members of Mexico's Topos Azteca brigade are tunneling through rubble in Venezuela after devastating quakes, continuing a four-decade tradition of volunteer rescue work across the globe. The post Mexico’s volunteer ‘mole’ rescuers race to save lives after Venezuela’s twin earthquakes appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Times of India

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· Jun 26, 2026

What's a 'doublet' earthquake? Science behind Venezuela’s strongest quake in over a century

What's a 'doublet' earthquake? Science behind Venezuela’s strongest quake in over a century

Drudge Report

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· Jun 25, 2026

DOUBLE QUAKE ROCKS VENEZUELA

DOUBLE QUAKE ROCKS VENEZUELA (Main headline, 1st story, link) Related stories:EXTENSIVE DAMAGESTRONGEST OF CENTURYPHOTOS Drudge Report Feed needs your support! Become a Patron

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 26, 2026

Venezuela isytihar darurat akibat dua gempa bumi kuat

CARACAS: Venezuela mengisytiharkan darurat selepas dua gempa bumi kuat kelmarin sehingga mengorbankan 32 nyawa dan menyebabkan ba­ngunan di ibu negara runtuh, sekali gus mendorong Presiden Amerika Syarikat (AS), Donald Trump, menawarkan bantuan. Pemimpin sementara Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez berkata, sebanyak 20 gegaran susulan berlaku selepas gempa bumi berukuran 7.2 dan 7.5 magnitud melanda kawasan sama ... Read more The post Venezuela isytihar darurat akibat dua gempa bumi kuat appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Townhall

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· Jun 29, 2026

Here's What's Holding Up Venezuelan Earthquake Recovery Efforts

Here's What's Holding Up Venezuelan Earthquake Recovery Efforts

Engineering News-Record

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· Jul 10, 2026

On the Ground, Engineers Asses Damage in Venezuela Earthquake Zone

A structural engineers checked the extent of damage to buildings in northern Venezuela following last month's deadly earthquakes and offers insights on what types of construction best weathered the severe seismic event.

Brisbane Times

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· Jun 25, 2026

Watch the moment a powerful earthquake strikes Venezuela

At least 188 people are dead and the death toll is expected to rise

The Independent

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· Jun 26, 2026

Neighbors dig through Venezuela rubble to search for loved ones after 2 deadly earthquakes

In cities across northern Venezuela, neighbors were helping each other dig through the rubble from back-to-back earthquakes

Daily Mirror

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· Jun 25, 2026

Inside Venezuela double earthquake hell as people run from swaying buildings and are trapped under rubble

Rescuers in Venezuela used power tools to work their way into piles of rubble where buildings once stood after 7.2 and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes struck the South American country

The Guardian

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· Jun 25, 2026

Scenes of destruction after deadly earthquakes in Venezuela – visual guide

Rescue efforts under way after buildings reduced to rubble in capital and along northern coastHundreds of people are feared to have died and thousands have been injured in Venezuela’s largest earthquake in more than a century.Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 hit 39 seconds apart near the town of Morón. Continue reading...

Atlantic Council

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· Jul 11, 2026

Venezuela’s earthquakes have deepened this century’s biggest economic crisis

Given the historic deterioration of Venezuela's economy, post-earthquake recovery will be especially costly, complex, and urgent. The post Venezuela’s earthquakes have deepened this century’s biggest economic crisis appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Latin American Post

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· Jul 8, 2026

Venezuela Quakes Shake Prisons as Political Prisoners Face Aftershock Neglect

After Venezuela’s twin earthquakes, relatives say political prisoners are trapped inside damaged facilities, grieving lost family members and eating worse meals, while a battered nation counts thousands dead and confronts a disaster layered atop years of political and economic collapse. The post Venezuela Quakes Shake Prisons as Political Prisoners Face Aftershock Neglect appeared first on LatinAmerican Post.

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jun 28, 2026

Death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes rises to over 1,400 dead, at least 3,238 injured

The US Geological Survey estimated more than 10,000 deaths were possible from the magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 quakes, which would place them among Latin America's deadliest of the last century.

Intel Slava

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· Jun 25, 2026

[Video] 🇻🇪⚡️ — Consequences of earthquakes in Venezuela.It is reported that cracks have appea [...]

— Consequences of earthquakes in Venezuela.It is reported that cracks have appeared in the ground in some regions.@Intelslava

Tampa Free Press

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· Jun 27, 2026

As Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Climbs Past 900, U.S. Deploys Elite Rescue Teams And $150M In Aid

THE BREAKDOWN: As the death toll from the June 24, 2026, earthquake in Venezuela surpasses 900 people, the United States government has launched a massive humanitarian response. The relief operation involves deploying more than 250 search-and-rescue personnel, activating regional military assets for logistical support, setting up free Starlink satellite internet, and committing 150 million in [] As Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Climbs Past 900, U.S. Deploys Elite Rescue Teams And 150M In Aid

NDTV

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· Jun 29, 2026

Venezuela Earthquake: 72 Hours Gone, Hope Fading -Then Rescuers Find Father And Son Alive

The US Geological Survey estimated the magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 quakes could have caused more than 10,000 deaths, which would rank among Latin America's deadliest disasters in a century.

Associated Press

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· Jun 25, 2026

Venezuela mother desperately looks for her son after earthquake kills 164

Residents of La Guaira, one of the areas hardest hit by Wednesday's earthquake in Venezuela surveyed the destruction Thursday waiting for official aid to arrive. The powerful earthquakes killed at least 164 people, injured nearly 1,000. Many are trapped beneath collapsed buildings. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

BOL News

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· Jun 26, 2026

Venezuela earthquakes kill 235 as cities turn to rubble

Rescue operations continue as thousands are left homeless. The post Venezuela earthquakes kill 235 as cities turn to rubble appeared first on BOL News.

The Tico Times

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· Jun 27, 2026

Costa Rica Sends Rescue Mission to Venezuela After Devastating Earthquakes

Costa Rica has sent a rescue and humanitarian mission to Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes left widespread damage, collapsed buildings and an urgent need for international search-and-rescue support. The first Costa Rican team, made up of 16 Red Cross specialists, left from Juan Santamaría International Airport to support emergency operations on the ground. The group [] The post Costa Rica Sends Rescue Mission to Venezuela After Devastating Earthquakes appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Democracy Now!

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· Jun 25, 2026

"Utter Devastation": Thousands Feared Dead in Venezuela After Double Earthquakes

Thousands are feared dead in Venezuela after back-to-back powerful earthquakes struck the country Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in the capital Caracas and surrounding areas. Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez has declared a state of emergency as rescue workers frantically search for survivors in the rubble of “dozens” of collapsed buildings. Historian Alejandro Velasco, who has family in Venezuela, reports that “many Venezuelans abroad are trying to get in touch with their loved ones in Venezuela and are having a hard time doing so.” The current death toll is at 164, with 1,000 people injured, but the U.S. Geological Survey warns there’s a high chance the death toll could rise into the tens of thousands — or even top 100,000.

BRICS News

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· Jun 24, 2026

[Video] JUST IN: 🇻🇪 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Venezuela causing multiple buildings to c [...]

JUST IN: 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Venezuela causing multiple buildings to collapse.@BRICSNews

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 25, 2026

US-led relief effort puts Washington’s post-Maduro strategy in Venezuela to the test

The United States is mounting a large-scale humanitarian operation in Venezuela after twin earthquakes devastated the South American country, putting to the test Washington’s role as the most influential international partner in the country’s post-Maduro transition. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington was deploying search-and-rescue teams, military logistics and humanitarian help after Wednesday’s magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes, which have killed at least 164 people and injured...

CNN

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· Jun 25, 2026

Panic and extensive damage across Venezuela following powerful quakes

Videos show terrified residents and collapsed buildings across Venezuela as powerful back-to-back earthquakes struck the northern coast of the country. #CNN #News #Venezuela

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