Venezuelan airport outside Caracas reopens after back-to-back earthquakes

In northern Venezuela, residents are urgently working to rescue survivors from the debris of collapsed buildings following two powerful earthquakes that struck the region on Wednesday. The tremors have left communities in distress, as people scramble to find loved ones and provide aid to those affected. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides reports from Bogotá, Colombia, highlighting the desperate efforts underway. Meanwhile, CBS News meteorologist Darren Peck discusses the potential for aftershocks, which could pose further risks to the already devastated area. The earthquakes have brought significant challenges to the region, emphasizing the need for swift response and support to help those impacted by the disaster. QUESTION: How might the experience of living through an earthquake change the way people in affected areas view their community and environment? 

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