Earthquake wake-up call

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A major geological crisis struck near Trinidad and Tobago with a 7.2 magnitude earthquake followed closely by a 7.5 magnitude twin event in Venezuela. The proximity of these powerful quakes raises significant alarm for potential seismic risks in Trinidad and Tobago.

The old saying—when your neighbour’s house is on fire, wet yours—is today a poignant wake-up call for Trinidad and Tobago. A geological crisis—a 7.2 magnitude earthquake followed 39 seconds after by a 7.5 magnitude twin—in Venezuela, just seven miles across…