Chaos in the Andes: A Devastating Quake Exposes Colombia's Vulnerability The news from Colombia is grim. At least 110 people have been killed, and many more are trapped under rubble, following a 7.
4 magnitude earthquake that struck the nation yesterday. The disaster has raised questions about the country's preparedness for such catastrophes and the impact on its strained infrastructure.
Colombia sits atop the subduction zone where the Nazca Plate meets the South American Plate, making it prone to massive earthquakes. However, the country's vulnerability goes beyond geology.