What is a “double” earthquake? The science behind Venezuela’s strongest earthquake in more than a century

What is a "double" earthquake? The science behind Venezuela's strongest earthquake in more than a century

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela’s northern coast on Wednesday, killing more than 180 people as part of a seismic phenomenon known as “double earthquakes.” The two earthquakes were the most powerful in Venezuela in more than a century, leaving the country facing widespread destruction.That’s why the damage is so rapid and severe.When two earthquakes occur … Read more