The future seems dark and dangerous for some Venezuelans amid the dust, debris and death shrouding parts of the country that suffered the brunt of twin earthquakes, creating one of the worst natural disasters in its history.

Scientists Say the 'Earthquake Gate' Between California's Most Stressed Faults Could Trigger More Dangerous Quakes

The two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela’s northern coast, killing more than 180 people, were an event known as a “do

A June study found stress levels along key Southern California faults have reached 1,000-year highs, reinforcing warnings that the Los Angeles region is due for a major earthquake.

Seismologists say the immediate aftermath carries much risk from aftershocks and unstable structures, particularly for recovery teams. | World News

Earthquakes generate a few types of movement “waves:” P-waves travel fastest and cause smaller vibrations in the earth. Larger, slower S-waves come next, creating more dangerous earth-shaking movements. L-waves come last and are the most destructive.