Strong Earth-Quakes in Venezuela
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The earth shook strongly in Venezuela. There were 2 quakes in a row. This happened on Thursday night. The quakes were very strong. They had a level of 7.2 and 7.5.
Many houses fell down in the city Caracas. The big air-port is also broken. It stays closed for now. Many people are afraid. They run out of their homes. There is no power and no phone.
The government says: At least 32 people are dead. And there are 700 hurt people. Experts think: There are more dead people. Maybe there are many thousands. Rescue teams look for survivors in the ruins now.
Delcy Rodríguez calls a state of emergency. This means: All helpers must work now. Schools stay closed. Trains do not run. People turn off the gas. This stops fires.
Other countries want to help. The USA sends rescue teams. Countries from South-America send help. A group from Austria collects money. The money is for food and medicine.
Many houses fell down in the city Caracas. The big air-port is also broken. It stays closed for now. Many people are afraid. They run out of their homes. There is no power and no phone.
The government says: At least 32 people are dead. And there are 700 hurt people. Experts think: There are more dead people. Maybe there are many thousands. Rescue teams look for survivors in the ruins now.
Delcy Rodríguez calls a state of emergency. This means: All helpers must work now. Schools stay closed. Trains do not run. People turn off the gas. This stops fires.
Other countries want to help. The USA sends rescue teams. Countries from South-America send help. A group from Austria collects money. The money is for food and medicine.
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Definitions
- Earth-Quake
- An earth-quake is a natural event. The ground shakes strongly. It happens when plates under the earth move.
- State of emergency
- The government announces a state of emergency during a big danger. Then special rules help to act fast.
People
- Delcy Rodríguez
- She leads the government of Venezuela.
Locations
- Venezuela
- A country in the north of South-America.
- Caracas
- The capital city of Venezuela.
Sources
ANSA
Violenta scossa di terremoto in Venezuela, crollano edifici a Caracas - Notizie - Ansa.it
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Tiroler Tageszeitung
Starke Erdbeben in Venezuela: Regierung ruft Notstand aus und bestätigt Tote | Tiroler Tageszeitung Online
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SRF
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The Guardian
Venezuela earthquake: at least 32 dead and dozens of buildings collapsed, says interim president – live updates
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VOL
After Severe Earthquakes in Venezuela: Austrian Aid Organization Launches Emergency Relief
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Bild
Erdbeben erschüttern Venezuela innerhalb von weniger als einer Minute: Mit 10.000 bis 100.000 Todesopfern wird gerechnet
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