Rescue teams from around the world are working to reach victims trapped by the recent earthquake in Venezuela. The question on everyone's mind is how long someone can survive under the rubble. Factors such as the circumstances of the entrapment play a role in determining the chances of survival.

Rescue efforts are ongoing, with teams working day and night to locate and free those trapped. For more information on survival times and the factors that influence them, readers can consult the full report from BBC Mundo.