7.4-magnitude earthquake rocks western Colombia [Photos]
These are photos from the recent earthquake that struck Colombia. The images belong to the Al Jazeera English channel. According to France 24, rescuers in western Colombia worked through the night and into Tuesday searching for survivors beneath the wreckage after the earthquake. The disaster is said to have devastated parts of the country’s coffee-growing […]
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A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, causing extensive damage to cities and towns in the region. Rescuers worked tirelessly through the night and into Tuesday to locate survivors buried beneath the debris. At least 164 people have lost their lives in the disaster, with authorities warning that the death toll could rise further.
The Colombian Geological Service reported that this quake marked the highest-magnitude earthquake to hit Colombia in the past ten years. Photos from the Al Jazeera English channel show the extent of the destruction, depicting collapsed buildings, damaged infrastructure, and the desperate efforts of rescuers and survivors in areas such as Cali and Manizales.
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