The 2 earthquakes that struck Venezuela are known as a 'doublet.' Here's what to know about them
Summary
Two strong earthquakes hit the northern coast of Venezuela and caused the deaths of over 180 people. These two quakes happened close together and are called a "doublet."Key Facts
- The earthquakes struck Venezuela's northern coast.
- More than 180 people died because of these earthquakes.
- The two quakes occurred close in time and location.
- This type of event is called a "doublet" in earthquake terms.
- A "doublet" means two large earthquakes happen in the same area soon after each other.
- The information about this event came from a news report in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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