Three major earthquakes hit northern Vanuatu this morning (8th October 2009). The first earthquake hit at 9:03 am local time 37 km west of the Torres Islands. This was followed at 9:18 am by magnitude 7.7 earthquake, and 10:13 am by magnitude 7.3 earthquake. A small tsunami was generated. Earthquakes of this size can affect nearby volcanoes. Active Vanuatu volcanoes close to the epicentre are Suretamatai, Gaua, Ambae, Ambrym, and Lopevi. Tinakula volcano is located north in the Solomon Islands. Gaua volcano in northern Vanuatu has been showing signs of increasing activity over the last week.
Volcanoes of Vanuatu...
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- John Seach is a scientist and the world's leading volcano adventurer. Over the past 24 years John has traveled to the world's most exciting volcanoes, and witnessed eruptions during trips to more than 200 volcanoes. John's work has been featured on award winning television programmes. John is the founder of "Volcano Live", the world's first volcano news and volcano travel website.