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Why These Towers Collapsed in Venezuela’s Earthquakes

Published by New York Times World By Julie Turkewitz, James Glanz, Helmuth Rosales, Leila Medina, Thomas Vollkommer, James Surdam, Joey Sendaydiego and Adriana Loureiro Fernandez · 21 October 2026 at 12:00
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A 3-D reconstruction reveals why multiple apartment towers toppled in the earthquakes that struck Venezuela in June. Our reporter Julie Turkewitz examines how structural flaws — not just the strength of the quakes — left the towers vulnerable to collapse.

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