Satellite Lasers Map Crustal Shifts Caused by Venezuela's Twin Earthquakes

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New satellite imagery using space-based laser technology has revealed how Venezuela's twin earthquakes physically reshaped the Earth's crust. The data shows measurable shifts in terrain resulting from the seismic events. Scientists analyzed the imagery to understand the extent of ground deformation caused by the quakes. The findings offer detailed insight into how major earthquakes alter the landscape at a structural level.

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