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What to know about Vanuatu, the Pacific island nation struggling to recover from a massive quake
Efforts to recover bodies of people trapped in collapsed buildings continues in the earthquake-hit Pacific nation of Vanuatu.
Massive Earthquake Hits Pacific Island Nation of Vanuatu
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit Vanuatu on Tuesday, December 17 that has destroyed buildings across the capital of Port Vila with 14 confirmed deaths and more expected as recovery efforts get underway.
Quake rocks Pacific island Vanuatu, deaths feared, U.S. embassy damaged
A powerful earthquake hit the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu Tuesday, smashing buildings in the capital, Port Vila, including one housing the embassies of the U.S. and other nations. A witness told Agence France-Presse of bodies seen in the city.
Maps Show How 7.3 Earthquake Struck Pacific Island Vanuatu
The official death toll from Saturday's cyclone has risen to 22, with over 1,400 people injured, including 48 in critical condition.
Reactions after magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits Pacific island nation of Vanuatu
The USGS says a magnitude 7.3 earthquake has struck just off the coast of Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean. The quake on Tuesday occurred at a depth of 35 miles and was centered near Port Vila, the largest city in the island nation.
Buildings destroyed by 7.3 magnitude Pacific island earthquake
A powerful earthquake has hit the Pacific island country of Vanuatu, levelling buildings in the capital of Port Vila.
Earthquake rocks Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, deaths feared, U.S. embassy damaged
A powerful earthquake hit the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, damaging buildings in the capital, Port Vila, including one housing the U.S. Embassy. A witness said bodies were seen in the city.
Powerful earthquake hits Pacific island nation of Vanuatu
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the coast of Vanuatu, causing widespread destruction and triggering a tsunami warning. The U.S. embassy in the capital Port Vila was among the buildings that were damaged.
Magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits Pacific island nation of Vanuatu
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Tuesday just off the coast of Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean, the USGS said. An earlier tsunami warning for the island nation was called off less than two hours after the quake.
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Size and Resilience of the Blue Economy in Pacific Island Economies
Economic output and livelihoods in Pacific Island economies (PIEs) rely greatly on ocean-related sectors and products, known as the ”Blue Economy”. Yet, marine ecosystems are under mounting pressure ...
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Magnitude-7.3 earthquake causes widespread damage in Pacific island nation of Vanuatu
A powerful magnitude-7.3 earthquake struck just off the coast of Vanuatu on Tuesday, causing widespread destruction in the South Pacific island nation as the injured began arriving at a hospital ...
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Pacific Tsunami Museum on Hawaii Island suspends operations due to funding shortage
The Pacific Tsunami Museum on Hawaii Island is suspending operations due to a lack of funding. The historic museum, which has been a key site for tsunami education and remembrance ...
Three Deals in 12 Days: How Australia Is Countering China in the Pacific
In separate agreements with Nauru, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, Australia is attempting to edge out China’s ...
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Turning heads: The ResourceFULL Collective is mobilising Australian philanthropy for Pacific feminist movements
On the fourth and final day of the 15th International AWID Forum, an air of soft exhaustion blanketed the space. Viri, ...