How Sentinel-1 measured movement of Venezuela quakes
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July 28, 2026

How Sentinel-1 measured movement of Venezuela quakes

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More than one month on from the catastrophic twin earthquakes in northern Venezuela on 24 June 2026, satellite data show the ground displacement was greater than first estimated.

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