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More than 30,000 missing and 188 dead after Venezuela’s worst earthquake in a century

Residents described ‘horror movie’ scenes as bodies and survivors were pulled from huge mounds of rubble

The Independent UK

La Guaira "A Disaster Zone": Venezuela's Coast Bears the Brunt of Twin Quakes

Venezuela's quake toll passes 160 dead, 971 hurt. La Guaira hit hardest as global aid pours in. Latest on rescues, damage, and how to help.

Latin Times

After Catastrophic Earthquakes Hit Venezuela, Here Are 22 Harrowing Clips That Reveal The Full Horror Of It

Alarming footage captured terrified residents scrambling for safety as two huge earthquakes hit Venezuela in less than a minute.

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Venezuela Declares Emergency As Twin Tremors Leave Nation Reeling and Searching

Twin earthquakes of 7.2 and 7.5 hit Venezuela seconds apart, collapsing Caracas buildings. State of emergency declared; aftershocks and aid in focus.

Latin Times

Earthquake Cluster Rocks Venezuela, California and Japan Within Seven Hours, Says USGS

Venezuela, California, and Japan experienced significant earthquakes within seven hours. Venezuela declared a state of calamity, while international support poured in. Experts confirm the quakes are unrelated.

International Business Times UK

Twin earthquakes threaten Venezuela’s fragile recovery as GDP loss feared, oil output at risk

Twin earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela have dealt a potentially devastating blow to an economy already on the brink, raising fears of a prolonged setback to the country's fragile recovery under its US-backed interim government.

The Times of India

Was Venezuela struck by an earthquake ‘doublet’? Here’s what we know so far

On Wednesday evening just after 6pm local time, two earthquakes violently shook northern Venezuela.

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Venezuela reeling after powerful twin earthquakes as promises of aid pour in

Powerful back-to-back earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings and sending panicked residents into the streets as communities across the South American country sustained damage

The Independent UK

3.8 magnitude earthquake hits Nepal, reports National Centre of Seismology

Nepal experienced a 3.8 magnitude earthquake early Thursday morning, with its epicenter located at a depth of 25 kilometers. Meanwhile, Japan's Prime Minister urged vigilance following a strong earthquake off Iwate Prefecture, though no tsunami threat was reported. Separately, Caracas, Venezuela, was struck by two powerful earthquakes on Wednesday evening,…

The Economic Times

Venezuela declares state of emergency after powerful twin quakes

Venezuela's interim leader declared a state of emergency Wednesday as two massive earthquakes caused buildings in the capital to crumble and forced the closure of the country's main airport. "We went out through the emergency stairs; that's how they got us out," the 42-year-old told AFP. Dozens more in the…

The Economic Times

Venezuela earthquake today: Tsunami alert issued for U. S territory islands as strongest quakes in more than 100 years rattle capital city Caracas, other parts. Why is this unusual natural calamity?

Earthquake in Venezuela: Strong earthquakes are unusual in Venezuela. While the country sits near multiple fault lines, its position straddling the South American and Caribbean plates makes earthquakes much less common than in other parts of Latin America.

The Economic Times

Roads split, buildings crumble: Two massive earthquakes rock Venezuela in 39 seconds - watch

Venezuela experienced a shocking dual earthquake event, registering magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, striking near San Felipe and Yumare. The tremors led to extensive damage including collapsed buildings and disrupted transport, particularly affecting multiple states and the capital, Caracas. Video footage captured the chaos as residents evacuated swaying structures amidst…

The Times of India

Twin earthquakes in Venezuela destroy buildings, sow panic

CARACAS - Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck the same area of Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing buildings to collapse, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and AFP journalists.

Bangkok Post

Venezuela earthquakes: ‘intensive’ search for survivors as death toll rises to 188 – as it happened

Delcy Rodríguez said authorities were shifting rescue teams from other parts of the country to the hardest-hit La Guaira area

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A volcanic eruption seen from space | Space photo of the day for June 17, 2026

Hawaii's Kīlauea volcano shot out lava for the 49th time that we know of.

The Guardian - US

Florida shaken by 6.1-magnitude earthquake off coast of Cuba

Earthquake was region’s strongest tremor in nearly 150 years and was also felt in parts of Mexico including Cancún

International Business Times UK

Disney World Rides Abruptly Shut Down as 'Extremely Rare' 6.1 Earthquake Rocks Florida and Cuba

A rare 6.1-magnitude earthquake off Cuba was felt in Florida, causing temporary ride shutdowns at Disney World. No injuries or major damage were reported, but the event was a geological anomaly.

The Economic Times

Fireball over Boston? Meteor blast sends shockwaves across the Northeast

A meteor traveling at approximately 75,000 miles per hour exploded high above the northeastern United States, producing a bright fireball and sonic booms heard across Massachusetts and neighboring regions.Scientists confirmed the object was a natural meteor rather than space debris or a satellite. Despite the dramatic spectacle, no injuries or…

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Shutting down federal bee labs threatens bees, beekeepers and the US food system

America’s bees and beekeepers are losing a valuable ally just when they need its help most.

The Times of India

Earthquake with magnitude 6.9 hits Chile: USGS

A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck northern Chile on Monday (local time), according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The Independent UK

Hawaii’s Big Island rocked by 6.0 magnitude earthquake as forecasts suggest volcano could erupt in coming days

Kilauea volcano on the Big Island, erupting since December 2024, is being closely watched as scientists forecast another possible eruption between Sunday and Wednesday

International Business Times UK

Hawaii Earthquake Update: Did Mauna Loa Erupt and Is There a Tsunami Warning?

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Hawaii's Big Island, causing widespread shaking but no eruption or tsunami. Authorities confirmed the quake was due to tectonic activity, not volcanic processes.

Bangkok Post

Magnitude 6 quake strikes Hawaii’s Big Island

An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck near ‌Honaunau-Napoopoo on the Big Island of Hawaii late Friday and the state’s volcano observatory was ⁠assessing the Kilauea volcano, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.

LiveScience

The Appalachian Mountains hold enough lithium to make 500 billion cellphones, researchers discover

Researchers with the U.S. Geological Survey estimated that the ancient Appalachians mountain system holds 2.5 million tons of the critical element lithium.

The Times of India

2.3 million metric tons of lithium hidden beneath the Appalachian Mountains could power the US for centuries: Study

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) identified undiscovered, economically recoverable lithium in the Appalachian Mountains, with 2.3 million metric tons of lithium oxide. This discovery holds a value of approximately 90 billion dollars and marks a vital shift for energy security in the US. These reserves are mostly in the…

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