Colombia Earthquake Leaves Trail of Destruction and Chaos A devastating earthquake has shaken Colombia, resulting in the collapse of over a dozen buildings and prompting mass evacuations. The quake, which has been described as the highest magnitude earthquake in the country in a decade, has left residents and authorities scrambling to respond to the disaster. In addition to the widespread building collapses, the earthquake has also disrupted air travel, with multiple airports in the region suspending flights due to safety concerns. As rescue efforts get underway, the full extent of the damage and potential casualties remains unclear, with aftershocks continuing to strike the affected areas.
More than a dozen buildings collapsed in aftermath of earthquake, which has also prompted evacuationsColombia’s Geological Service said that it had been “the highest magnitude earthquake registered in Colombia in the last decade” and that it had been followed by two 2.8 and 4.8 magnitude aftershocks.Authorities also reported that flights were suspended in the airports of Manizales, Quibdo, Armenia, Cartago y Buenaventura and Pereira. Continue reading...
