What to know about ‘doublet’ earthquakes like the destructive pair that hit Venezuela

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Department of State (.gov)What to know about ‘doublet' earthquakes like the destructive pair that hit Venezuela NBC NewsWhy the Venezuelan Earthquakes Happened, and What to Expect Next

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Rescue efforts in Venezuela are underway after two deadly earthquakes hit on Wednesday.

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At least 188 people are dead, 1,500 are injured and 157 are missing, according to Venezuelan officials.

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The BBC's Vanessa Silva reports and Dr.

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Lucy Jones, a seismologist, has more.

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Venezuela's pair of earthquakes is considered doublet sequence.

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It's not rare to have two quakes in short succession, but in this case, that likely led to more destruction.

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Emergency workers have been desperately racing to rescue people trapped under collapsed buildings after a pair of powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela Wednesday night, leaving at least 164 people dead and nearly 1,000 injured.

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**Summary:** The U.S. Department of State reports that two destructive earthquakes struck Venezuela on the same day, causing significant damage and loss of life. **Why It Matters:** These twin earthquakes highlight the potential for rare doublet sequences in seismic activity, emphasizing the need for improved earthquake prediction models to better prepare communities for such