Satellite Imagery Shows Scale of Venezuela Earthquake Damage

A Bellingcat report documents the aftermath of two powerful earthquakes in northwestern Venezuela, citing at least 1,719 deaths (with higher estimates possible) and extensive structural damage across a 14-mile stretch of coast including Catia La Mar, Caraballeda, Macuto, and Playa Grande; the piece uses Planet Labs satellite imagery, drone and social media footage to compare before-and-after conditions, highlights humanitarian concerns and potential aftershocks, and notes calls for building audits due to fears about structurally vulnerable buildings.