UWI’s Seismic Research Centre has confirmed that the coastal uplift, along the Cedros coastline, was triggered by last week’s twin earthquakes off northern Venezuela.
In a technical report, the SRC said the seismic activity caused ground movement in parts of southern Trinidad, including the Galfa area, where sections of coastline were visibly raised.
It noted that the region’s geology, including mud volcano systems, makes it more susceptible to strong seismic shaking, and similar effects were also recorded after a major quake in 2018.
The Centre added that a full report will follow as investigations continue into the impact of the earthquakes on the region.
