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ISRO-NASA Satellite Data Reveal 60 cm Ground Shift in Venezuela Earthquake

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Researchers used NASA-ISRO satellite data to study the terrain changes after the June 24 earthquake in Venezuela, revealing a 60 cm ground shift. The data was collected from images taken by the satellite on June 13, 18, 25, and 30.

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ISRO-NASA Satellite Data Reveal 60 cm Ground Shift in Venezuela Earthquake

According to data from the NASA-ISRO satellite NISAR, the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela last month caused massive devastation in Caracas and La Guaira. The earth shifted as much as 60 centimeters, as revealed by the satellite data. The researchers studied the images of the Earth taken by the satellite on June 13 and 18, and on June 25 and 30, to detect the changes in the terrain after the June 24 earthquake. This was done to understand the impact of the earthquake on the region.

ISRO-NASA Satellite Data Reveals 2-Foot Land Displacement in Venezuela

A joint mission between ISRO and NASA has used satellite data to reveal that a powerful earthquake in Venezuela last month caused significant land displacement. The data shows that the earthquake caused the land to shift by up to 2 feet in some areas. The earthquake had a devastating impact on the capital city of Caracas and the city of La Guaira. The data was collected by the NISAR satellite, which is a joint mission between ISRO and NASA.

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The death toll from the double earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 5,398, with thousands still unaccounted for. Search efforts continue, with a focus on post-earthquake humanitarian aid. The June 24 earthquakes, which recorded respective magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, destroyed hundreds of buildings, particularly in the hardest-hit state of La Guaira. The situation remains dire, with many people still in need of assistance.

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