Pacific, Vanuatu

What to know about Vanuatu, the Pacific island nation struggling to recover from a massive quake
A search expanded on Thursday for those killed or trapped alive by an earthquake in the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, as rescue workers arriving from abroad fanned out through the capital, Port Vila,
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.
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.
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.
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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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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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Three Deals in 12 Days: How Australia Is Countering China in the Pacific
A rugby team. A larger police force. Over the span of 12 days — and in time for Christmas — Australia has unveiled a string of deals with Pacific Island nations to dole out what those ...
King Charles 'deeply saddened' as he sends prayers to Pacific island nation devastated by earthquake
Vanuatu, a South Pacific Ocean nation, has seen 14 deaths and counting and hundreds of injuries after a catastrophic 7.3 ...
No country should treat Pacific Island countries as backyard: FM
China maintains that when countries develop relations with Pacific Island countries, it is essential to let Pacific Island ...
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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, ...
Strong quake strikes off battered Vanuatu
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake rattled buildings on Vanuatu's main island early Sunday but did not appear to have caused major ...