Venezuela Earthquake Destruction Revealed in New Satellite Images

Fernanda GonzálezScienceJun 30, 2026 5:30 AMSatellite Images Show the Destruction Caused by Venezuela’s Twin EarthquakesThe maps and images show the extent of destruction and give rescue operations a tool to find any remaining survivors.A satellite image from Vantor shows collapsed apartment buildings and widespread damage caused by the earthquake in the Playa Grande neighborhood of La Guaira.Satellite image (c) 2026 Vantor/Maxar/Getty ImagesCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storySatellite Technology Is being used to streamline rescue efforts in Venezuela following the two earthquakes that struck on June 24.

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