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Colombia earthquake survivors are reliving a nightmare from 1999: "You feel a sense of powerlessness"
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Luis Giraldo , as published by CBS4 Miami
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway An urban planner and former professor, who lived through a deadly quake in 1999, has seen the devastation firsthand.
A powerful earthquake struck western Colombia, causing widespread destruction and killing at least 265 people. The disaster has affected several states, with hundreds trapped under debris. An urban planner and former professor, who lived through a deadly quake in 1999, has seen the devastation firsthand.
He reported seeing buildings with cracked and fallen walls, and water seeping through the damage. Further details on the earthquake and its aftermath are available from CBS4 Miami . The source provides more information on the disaster and its impact on local communities.
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Category: arts ·
Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 1 min
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