Venezuela’s Earthquake Tragedy and Human Negligence | Seattle News

A catastrophic earthquake on Venezuela’s north-central coast has killed over 5,000 and left tens of thousands missing, leveling hundreds of buildings including public housing. Triggered by the long-overdue Boconó fault, the disaster unfolded despite years of geological warnings and a deadly 1999 landslide — with construction continuing in high-risk zones. Experts blame poor urban planning, ignored safety codes, and profit-driven development for the scale of loss. As families search rubble for loved ones, scientists stress that rebuilding must include rigorous geological assessments and resilient construction to prevent future tragedies. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f3ed6f2cfc22bf1a