Vanuatu

Tsunami confirmed in South Pacific after 7.7-magnitude undersea quake strikes north of New Zealand

The US government's NWS Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said waves reaching between 0.3 and one metre above the tide level were possible for Fiji, New Zealand, and Vanuatu in the South Pacific

In absence of cricketing action due to COVID-19 crisis, Vanuatu becomes hot bed for betting

Vanuatu, a volcanic archipelago of around 80 tiny islands in the south Pacific Ocean, is probably the only nation which has not been hit by COVID-19. Yet tourism, its main stay, has been severely crushed by world-wide travel restrictions.

Earthquake of 7.5 magnitude hits New Caledonia in Pacific Ocean; no damage reported, authorities withdraw tsunami warning

A powerful earthquake that struck in the southern Pacific Ocean on Wednesday sent jitters around the region after authorities warned of possible tsunamis, but there were no initial reports of destructive waves or major damage.

Tsunami warning for New Caledonia, Fiji and Vanuatu following 7.1 magnitude quake in Pacific Ocean

After the 7.1 magnitude quake struck off the eastern coast of New Caledonia, "waves reaching 0.3 to 1 metre above the tide level are possible", the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center and three islands - New Caledonia, Fiji and Vanuatu were warned to remain alert.

Australia, Japan, US to jointly invest in infrastructure projects in Indo-Pacific to counter China's influence in region

Australia, the United States and Japan will jointly invest in infrastructure projects in the Indo-Pacific, officials announced Tuesday, in an attempt to counter China's efforts to court influence in the region.

Vanuatu denies report of China wanting to establish military presence on Pacific island nation

Vanuatu’s foreign minister Ralph Regenvanu on Tuesday denied a media report that China wanted to establish a permanent military presence on the Pacific island nation.

Tsunami warning issued in France's New Caledonia after massive 7.0 earthquake strikes off island's East coast

A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the eastern coast of New Caledonia, triggering tsunami warning, but there were no immediate reports of damage

Google Street View now lets you take a virtual walk in the crater of a live volcano

Google collaborated with explorers Geoff Mackley and Chris Horsley to image the island nation of Vanuatu in 360 degrees with a Street View Trekker rig.

Powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake hits off Vanuatu, tsunami alert issued

A powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Vanuatu with "hazardous" tsunami waves possible along the coasts of the Pacific archipelago

Charlot Salwai elected as new Prime Minister of Vanuatu

Charlot Salwai was today elected the new prime minister of the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu following a snap election sparked by a corruption scandal.