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Los Angeles Times
Venezuela quakes highlight California risks
A recent earthquake in Venezuela involved a magnitude 7.2 quake followed by a more powerful 7.5 quake within seconds, creating a seismic doublet that led to widespread destruction and over 500 deaths. Experts highlight that such doublet earthquakes, while uncommon, can significantly increase damage, and similar scenarios are studied for California to prepare for potential multiple or successive large quakes. The event emphasizes the importance of infrastructure resilience and continued preparedness for complex seismic sequences.
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