Venezuela rocked by strongest earthquakes in over a century, as USGS fears up to 100K deaths — Trump vows US is 'ready, willing, and able to help'
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Venezuela was rocked Wednesday afternoon by its strongest earthquakes in over a century — causing widespread destruction with fears of as many as 100,000 casualties.
A magnitude-7.2 quake struck roughly 100 miles west of Caracas, followed just 39 seconds later by an even bigger 7.5-magnitude temblor, according to the US Geological Survey.
"High casualties and extensive damage are probable, and the disaster is likely widespread," the USGS warned — estimating that the death toll could climb to at least 10,000, and potentially 100,000.
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