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Cyclone Lola is downgraded after causing widespread damage in Vanuatu.
2023-10-26

Cyclones Yasa and Zazu threaten several Pacific countries, especially Fiji. Yasa intensifies into a category 2 storm, remaining in the waters between Fiji and Vanuatu. It is expected to reach Fiji on Thursday as a category 4 storm. Zazu also brings heavy rains to Tonga.
2020-12-14

Tsunami waves reportedly strike parts of New Caledonia and northern Vanuatu following a magnitude 7.5 earthquake centered near the Loyalty Islands.
2018-12-5

The general assembly of Interpol elects Vanuatu and Kiribati as new members, but not Kosovo.
2018-11-20

Vanuatu plans another evacuation from Ambae Island due to volcanic activity from Manaro Voui.
2018-04-13

More than 134,000 people on the island of Bali, Indonesia, have been taken to shelters as the Mount Agung volcano continues to release smoke. The alert level for an eruption has been raised to the second highest level, 4. In addition, the entire population of Vanuatu's Aoba Island, also at alert level 4, is being moved from the path of the increasingly active Lombenben volcano.
2017-09-28

A 6.9 magnitude earthquake occurs off the coast of Vanuatu with a tsunami warning issued.
2016-04-3

A tropical cyclone warning is issued for the northern Cook Islands as Tropical Cyclone Victor approaches.
2016-01-15

Vanuatu prepares for Tropical Cyclone Pam which is predicted to reach Category 5 on the Australian tropical cyclone intensity scale.
2015-03-12

The Pacific Islands Forum meets in Vanuatu and discusses the situation in Fiji.
2010-08-5