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Two Big Earthquakes in Venezuela (A1)

Two Big Earthquakes in Venezuela (A1)
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Two very big earthquakes hit the country of Venezuela this week. The earthquakes were very strong and scary. Many people in the big city of Caracas felt the ground move under their feet. It was a very difficult time for every person there.

When the ground started to move, many people ran outside. They were very afraid because the buildings began to move. Some old buildings did fall down. A lot of glass was broken on the streets. Some people are hurt, and many people feel a lot of pain. Sadly, some people did die in the city.

Now, many people do not want to go back into their homes. They stay outside because they want to be safe. They are worried that the ground will move again. They sit together and wait. The city is very quiet now. The big airport is closed. No planes can fly in or out of the city today. The trains are not moving.

Many workers are in the streets to help. They want to save every life. They work together to move the heavy stones from the buildings that fell. They look for people who are still inside. It is a very big job, but they work hard. They want to make the city safe again.

Other countries want to help Venezuela. They send food and clean water to the people. They also send clothes and medicine for the people who are hurt. This help is very important for the people who do not have a home now. Things are very difficult, but the people are not alone.

When countries work together, things get better. We hope the people in Venezuela are safe soon and do not feel afraid. Every person wants the city to be strong again. It will take a long time to fix the broken buildings, but the people stay together to help. Life is hard now, but they work for a better day.

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