Geólogo Nahum Méndez: "El terremoto liberó 30 veces más energía que el de 1967"

Renowned geologist and science communicator Nahum Méndez Chazarra analyzes the physics behind the catastrophe in Venezuela. Discover what a seismic "doublet" is on the Boconó Fault, why this event was 30 times more violent than the 1967 earthquake, and what the real risks are for rescue efforts from aftershocks greater than magnitude 6. 📌Highlights 00:00 – The scientific perspective of the disaster with Nahum Méndez Chazarra. 01:05 – Technical definition: What is a seismic "doublet" and why is it so destructive? 02:40 – The plate collision: The interaction between the Caribbean and South American plates. 04:15 – The Boconó Fault and the 59 years of energy accumulation since 1967. 04:50 – Hard facts: The energy release was 30 times greater than in the previous earthquake. 5:20 – Why did it feel like it lasted forever? The impact of prolonged shaking on buildings. 6:10 – Alert for rescuers: Forecast of aftershocks of magnitude 6 or higher. 7:30 – Conclusion: The urgent need for new earthquake-resistant building codes in Venezuela.