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A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia, killing at least 294 people with rescue efforts ongoing as landslides block emergency access to affected areas.
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia (not Colorado) killing at least 294 people with rescue operations ongoing. Landslides triggered by the quake are blocking emergency access to affected areas, complicating search and rescue efforts and preventing aid from reaching isolated communities.
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake is a major seismic event. Landslides blocking access mean rescue teams can't reach survivors, and the death toll will likely rise as more isolated areas are reached. The secondary damage from landslides compounds the immediate earthquake damage—it's not just buildings that are destroyed but the terrain itself that's been reshaped in ways that prevent emergency response.
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