Colombia earthquake has killed at least 132. My research helps explain why it was so destructive
Locals and officials in Colombia have begun a massive search and rescue effort to find survivors of a powerful earthquake that struck near San José del Palmar in Chocó, with major damage observed in the cities of Cali, Manizales and Pereira.
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck near San José del Palmar in Colombia's Chocó region, resulting in at least 132 deaths, with the death toll expected to rise. The tremor, caused by strike-slip faulting, led to widespread damage in Cali, Manizales, and Pereira. Similar vulnerabilities in construction are present in other regions, including Australia.
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