Dossier
David Cocke
Coverage of David Cocke in the Nexus archive.
- Older buildings and substandard construction left Venezuela vulnerable to earthquakes
Twin earthquakes struck Venezuela in 2026, causing over 900 deaths and widespread building collapses due to older construction, substandard building practices, and vulnerable geography. Microsoft's AI analysis found that a third of structures in Catia La Mar were damaged, with experts citing soft soils, tall concrete buildings, and lack of retrofitting as key factors.