What made the earthquakes in Colombia and Venezuela so deadly
- Colombia is reeling from one of the strongest earthquakes in its recorded history that killed at least 250 - just weeks after more than 6,000 deaths in twin quakes in neighboring Venezuela.
- As the countries respond to the tragedies, many people are turning to scientists to learn why this series of tremors was so deadly.
- TECTONIC BOUNDARIESBoth Colombia and Venezuela sit atop several intersecting tectonic plates.
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- Colombia is reeling from one of the strongest earthquakes in its recorded history that killed at least 250 - just weeks after more than 6,000 deaths in twin quakes in neighboring Venezuela.
- As the countries respond to the tragedies, many people are turning to scientists to learn why this series of tremors was so deadly.
- TECTONIC BOUNDARIESBoth Colombia and Venezuela sit atop several intersecting tectonic plates.
Sources: The Independent