Venezuela hit by deadly earthquake doublet that crushed buildings in seconds and could kill 100,000

USGS estimates high chance for 10,000 to 100,000 dead because quakes very shallow and close to cities. Doublet event rare. Foreshock 7.2 near San Felipe then main 7.5 near Yumare. Buildings collapsed in Caracas and La Guaira. Airport closed. Many people trapped under rubble. Interim president says at least 32-164 dead and 700-1,000 injured so …

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