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SOLDIERS TAKE COVER AS COLOMBIA QUAKE FLATTENS MILITARY BARRACKS

1 min read • 2 hrs ago • Al Jazeera – Breaking News, Worl • [src]
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WHAT HAPPENED

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia, causing significant destruction, including the collapse of a military barracks, according to Al Jazeera – Breaking News, Worl. The quake prompted soldiers to run for cover as buildings at a military base in Cali were severely damaged. The immediate significance of the event is the loss of life and infrastructure damage.

The earthquake resulted in scores of deaths, with reports indicating that more than 110 people were killed, as noted by The Guardian. Rescuers are racing to free people trapped in building rubble, with the death toll expected to rise. According to the NYT > World News, the powerful earthquake killed more than 100 people.

The earthquake's impact is significant, with the western part of Colombia being affected, and the event highlights the region's vulnerability to seismic activity.

  • Magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia
  • Military barracks collapsed, prompting soldiers to seek cover
  • More than 110 people reported killed, with rescuers working to free those trapped

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