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Mitigating Seismic Doublets in High-Risk Fault Zones

Venezuela experienced a pair of powerful earthquakes in quick succession, highlighting the risk of seismic doublets. These events were likely caused by stress transfer along a fault line, posing significant threats to communities in seismically active regions. Understanding and mitigating such seismic hazards is crucial for reducing earthquake-related damage and casualties.

Science, Earth & Space Sciences, Seismology