Scientists believe the powerful earthquakes that struck neighbouring Venezuela last week may also be responsible for a geological event along Trinidad’s south-western coastline.

Researchers are now investigating whether the tremors triggered the landslip that caused part of the seabed at Galfa, Cedros, to rise above the waterline.

Geologist at the UWI Seismic Research Centre, Kafele Reddock, said the investigation follows the two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24th.