Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes may ultimately leave more than 10,000 people dead, according to a new assessment by U.S. earthquake experts, who warn that the disaster has the potential to become one of the deadliest seismic events in modern Latin American history.
The U.S. Geological Survey's Prompt Assessment of Global Earthquakes for Response (PAGER) issued its highest Red Alert following Wednesday's powerful earthquakes, indicating that "high casualties and extensive damage are probable" and that the disaster is likely to require a major national or international humanitarian response.
