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Ryan Hoult, Senior Lecturer, Structural and Earthquake Engineering, University of Newcastle

Colombia earthquake has killed at least 132. My research helps explain why it was so destructive

Locals and officials in Colombia have begun a massive search and rescue effort to find survivors of a powerful earthquake that struck near San José del Palmar in Chocó, with major damage observed in the cities of Cali, Manizales and Pereira.

At least 132 people have already been confirmed dead, with that number expected to rise significantly in the coming hours and days. Thousands of homes have also reportedly collapsed or been damaged.

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