¡No solo fue la fuerza del sismo! Experto revela por qué colapsaron tantos edificios en Venezuela

The devastating 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes that struck Venezuela not only released an enormous amount of energy, but also exposed the weaknesses of numerous buildings. Experts point out that many buildings collapsed because they were built decades ago without modern earthquake-resistant building codes, others had structural deficiencies, and several were located on soft ground that amplified the intensity of the shaking. Furthermore, engineers explain that some buildings used lightweight materials and construction systems that were not strong enough to withstand large-magnitude earthquakes, while others were built in areas of high geological risk. The combination of these conditions, along with the unusual double earthquake that occurred just seconds apart, caused one of the worst seismic disasters recorded in Venezuela in over a century. More information at: https://heraldodemexico.com.mx/ Follow us on our social media to stay informed! FB:   / elheraldodemexico   TW:   / heraldodemexico   IG:   / elheraldodemexico