4 Dec 2018

Tsunami warning for Vanuatu and New Caledonia after 7.6 magnitude earthquake

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Authorities order the ‘immediate evacuation’ of people to refuge areas, saying tsunami waves could reach up to three metres  The quake struck at a shallow 10km deep Photograph: Theo Rouby/AP A tsunami warning has been issued for the Pacific island … Read More
19 Nov 2017

Small tsunami waves reach Vanuatu after 7.0 magnitude earthquake

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Pacific tsunami warning centre said waves were possible after the strong quake hit off New Caledonia  Nervous residents reported feeling several tremors throughout the night before the quake hit. Photograph: Auscape/UIG via Getty Images Vanuatu and New Caledonia were hit … Read More