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ScienceWhat makes earthquakes so deadly?

Colombia and Venezuela lie along the boundaries of several tectonic plates that are in motion. Their position on these active boundaries helps explain why earthquakes in the area can be so deadly.

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RReuters★☆☆☆☆2026-08-12 14:05Original

What makes earthquakes so deadly?
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