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Two 7+ magnitude earthquakes cause heavy damage in Venezuela

A pair of earthquakes, the first measuring a magnitude of 7.2 and the second measuring 7.5, were reported Wednesday evening in northwest Venezuela, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There was heavy damage in the Venezuelan capital and largest city of Caracas, with video and images showing collapsed buildings and search and rescue crews scouring for survivors. Tom Wait reports.
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