Vanuatu Earthquake Update; Major M7.3 Quake Strikes Capital, Tsunami Triggered

[@jjjnettie]

Australia has pledged support already, unsurprisingly. We consider Vanuatu a close neighbour, and is a popular holiday destination for us as a Nation. (I've visited Yasur and looked down into the caldera, awesome stuff) One large aftershock, 5.5 mag has already occurred.

[@Capt_kook]

China already owns Vanuatu. I’m sure China won’t mind putting them further into debt

[@MrWombatty]

@@Capt_kook That's rather doubtful considering China is experiencing such a severe economic & manufacturing decline, which are mainly due to sanctions for its alliance with Russia & North Korea in the Ukrainian war!

[@Slavicplayer251]

@@MrWombatty they have (probably) a billion people to throw into the meat grinder that is their economy so they still have plenty of resources to push smaller impoverished nations into mass debt

[@Introvertedpupil]

What?? Dont mind all this! Save palestine! Save palestine is the priority.

[@Capt_kook]

@@MrWombatty Vanuatu owes china 20% of their GDP. There’s a reason why they try to make the debt impossible to pay off. China makes money even in a "bad" economy. They want to look like the good guy and people fall for it because the jobs they get from building infrastructure and soon to be disaster relief.

[@ms_khoff]

So many embassies being damaged could encourage more exposure to the greater economic impacts, and hopefully encourage aid.

[@DigitalDissident]

government facilities are useless

[@donaldduck830]

Or it could lead to foreign nations totally abandoning the islands. Let's hope for the best. Compared to the money sent to other regions, less than 1B is not too much. Also: Aren't the French rather invested in the region? I hope the inhabitants get the help they need.

[@donaldduck830]

I love the constructive public service announcements including why it is dangerous. I just learned today that a nephew of a classmate passed away recently, cause he left the car running inside a building while he was working on it (it is winter here, and counter to popular narrative, rather cold). Carbon monoxide is a peaceful way to go, but way too early for this young man and his family. Seriously, listen and abide by constructive PSAs, your life depends on it. And regarding a recent video here: Vanuatu was actually on my shortlist for my volcano lair, but I decided that it was too active. Now I am praying for the people who did not have the luxury of avoiding that danger.

[@glyn1]

Towing and salvage seen a lot of this people taking their own life and accidently like your friend sorry is all i can say BP NZ

[@judd0112]

Rather cold?

[@TheAverageGuy12]

At least 14 people have died. Rescuers worked through the night trying to reach some people yelling under the rubble. The Red Cross reported the latest toll early on Wednesday, citing government sources. An official at Port Vila's hospital told Vanuatu's national broadcaster VBTC that more than 50 were injured. Australia is sending urgent assistance to Vanuatu where the death toll is expected to rise as search and rescue teams work to reach people trapped under collapsed buildings. "Australia and Vanuatu share a deep and enduring partnership. We are family and we will always be there in times of need."

[@vincemindas]

I love the genuine care you have for people affected by events like these! keep up the good work :)

[@domberry1502]

Mr. Geodude, I believe "The Hebrides" is pronounced Heb-rid-eez. I love your videos, carry on my good man :)

[@ulexite-tv]

Yep -- Heb-rid-deez.

[@vuchaser99]

Mispronounced names is a great drinking game for GeoHub.

[@MrWombatty]

......& Port Vila is pronounced Port Vee-laa! Easy error to make if you don't live in the region!

[@VanillaMacaron551]

And Tonga rhymes with wronger, not with longer.

[@xwiick]

Thanks for all the hard work on these videos!

[@MF99K]

had a friend in the area but it sounds like he's ok. Hope everyone stays safe

[@marciaburrows7070]

Very informative!🎉

[@LuigiAzsassin]

When I saw footage today, I was struck by the violent back and forth shaking!

[@S-T-E-V-E]

Is it just me or do these massive quakes seem to hit the Asian Pacific area around December to January?

[@TheSpaceEnthusiast-vl6wx]

Thanks as always, Geology Hub!

[@Jason_g_kennedy]

There were 5 along that fault from NZ up within a few minutes of each other. Still getting a few 5.5 one just 40 minutes ago in Vanuatu.

[@suzettebavier4412]

Appreciate you Timothy

[@jerrylitzza8842]

Thanks but that is "Heb Rid Dese" not "Heb Rides"

[@serenepeacefulrelaxingmusi3874]

AI readers are bad for mispronouncing a lot of words. I don't like that the younger generation will be impacted by this with their speech, and it will flow on to their spelling as well. AI readers are not good enough yet.

[@domberry1502]

@@serenepeacefulrelaxingmusi3874 This channel's creator doesn't need AI. He's 100% authentic Geodude I guarantee it.

[@BPJJohn]

@@domberry1502 Still got it 100% Wrong.

[@vuchaser99]

​@serenepeacefulrelaxingmusi3874 This is NOT an AI voice over, it is Tim's recording voice which is pretty close to his actual voice... see love videos or one with Prof. Shawn Wilsey. Still, I make it a drinking game... there is always one or in this case two. I really had a good laugh this time, because Tim struggles with Spanish... and volcanoes with the double LL. Here, Port Vila is not Vee-ya, which would be the Spanish way... but port Vee-la . Good times! Stay awesome, Tim! Keep up the good work!

[@VictorSabater-s1f]

Great information. Thank you.

[@heatherdeavalon]

Good information. Thank you ❤

[@BobGriff-z3f]

Very early. Good vid.

[@MaryVivit]

Thank you for your always clear reports and geologic/vulcanological information. Is an organization already helping the people there? We often donate to Red Cross, but I'm not sure they exist there.

[@suzannerosemaryday234]

Red Cross does not have a good record in these kind of events. I would not donate. The red Cross in Australia still have the money from bush fires in there bank accounts 5 years later.the victims except for a few victims got nothing. Same happens around the world with these charities. They are all owned by cabal.

[@suzannerosemaryday234]

I try and donate to people or those in the town personally it then gets to those who need the help.

[@davidmccormick9061]

Always excellent reports! Thank you for doing what you do; you're great :-)

[@luannvondracek439]

Thanks for the info and safety advice Tim. Any thoughts on why southern Ohio got shook with a 3.3 earthquake?

[@StirlingLighthouse]

Thank you 🙏 ❤

[@whisperingpines2469]

Shifting plates. Thank-you, for your dedication.

[@DigitalDissident]

Awesome

[@hreader]

I stayed in Port-Vila in October 2023 as I wanted to see Yasur in action (which I did: a magnificent show!). I'm wondering whether the place I stayed at (self-catering about 15 minutes' walk from the city centre) survived the hurricane and this earthquake which have occurred since.

[@Lysurgic]

what program is used for these damage simulations? its very impressive

[@DigitalDissident]

Minecraft

[@jacobbaer785]

Is this the same cause as the 2001 Nisqually earthquake in Seattle? I think that also occured on a subducting slab (the juan de fuca plate). Appreciate the timely and informative content!

[@jeffbrooks8024]

They have just had another 6.3 today in GMT +11

[@The_Robert.Fletcher]

We need to help these small nations because if we don't some less desirables might.

[@mirandaputs6624]

Can you make a video about La Palma Tsunami?

[@weatherlou]

You are freakin fast! ⚡️

[@hrysivjt67]

Wait, there’s a volcano called “yessir” ?! 🤣👌🏻

[@hreader]

Yessir and I've seen it in action!

[@chesterfieldthe3rd929]

Prayers ❤

[@stevewhalen6973]

Thanks!

[@Cerbera66]

Thanks for the information and my comment for the algorithm 😉

[@AnthonyLoconte-u6w]

I need to be honest for a second. A USGS estimate of between 2 and 800 fatalities is just goofy. What kind of estimate is that and how is that helpful to anyone?

[@Nightscape_]

I am so thankful I'm not forced to live in a volcanic archipelago.

[@sigisoltau6073]

Really? They're forced to live there? So they're forcing themselves to live there?

[@EK14MeV]

Tip: It’s New Heb-ri-deez.

[@georgedoolittle7574]

Wow the computer likes me again...i think...great coverage!

[@ebroskie]

With higher levels of the ocean, does the added weight make it easier for subductions?

[@Michael-he7xn]

Good warnings.

[@Boi-GANG]

I found a volcano in British Columbia that has a strange lava flow. (Spectrum Range volcano)

[@FutureMaster999]

I heard about this earthquake earlier this morning. Very interesting video. Thanks for the info! Day 4? of asking for a Yellowstone vid

[@Kelly-m6l4h]

Thank you for sharing! I wonder if this could trigger any volcano activity?🌋

[@kristenphillips3036]

Not likely as it was on another subduction

[@LindaJopson]

Love your analysis in every video. Just a note to offer help: Hebrides is pronounced heb ra dees. Keep up your good work 👍

[@ciannenewborn564]

Thank you. Prayers for the people of Vanuatu. 🙏❤💚🌏💚

[@ThatOpalGuy]

everyone should help other nations. We are one world, one species.

[@sigisoltau6073]

And yet we don't. Mist people, especially from the United States have the "if it doesn't affect me it's not my problem" mentality.

[@thehimself4056]

Can’t wait to see the coverage of the 9.0 plus yet to come

[@ThisB-q4x]

there was a ~5.0 a couple hours beforehand to the south, could that have been a foreshock or has that been ruled out?

[@johnthomas2485]

Regarding the recent 7+m quake off California. I noticed there continue to be numerous small, just under 3 to just under 4, tremors near the location. Is this normal after shocks?l, or do you think it likely to be a large-ish quake along one of the other plate boundaries near there?

[@timothyjones7067]

Aftershocks

[@RoninIV_unleashed]

It seems that when a major earthquake happens in this area, another large one in Asia strikes a few days later. Just my observation.

[@carsncakes1285]

Heh-bri-dees named after the UK Hebrides islands in Scotland. other than that great vid

[@KhurramSlod-ls2xq]

Take care 😘💕🇶🇦🇵🇰

[@melodiefrances3898]

7.2 is BAD. I lived through the 89 Loma Prieta at 6.9, I think 7.2 is 3 times stronger (?). Terrifying. I hope my stupid country (US) helps out.

[@marlongonzalezgerardo1581]

But what about the volcanoes? Could this earthquake affect them and cause an eruption?? North Vate is there

[@marlongonzalezgerardo1581]

@HubGeology thank you :)

[@nyanalytic]

Would it be appropriate to cover the previous 7 plus quakes on the Pacific plate at this time, they could be related.

[@malcolmanon4762]

a very minor point - New Hebridies is pronounced as New Hebreedies

[@oler777]

0:58 RIP all those ford mustangs

[@infledermaus]

FYI. Hebrides is Heh·bruh·deez after the Hebrides islands in Scotland.

[@mrh-TO-Canada]

AI generated narration. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@mrh-TO-Canada]

I mean, it’s a good geology lesson (my field), but that narration is a total turn-off.

[@infledermaus]

​@mrh-TO-Canada He usually gets the pronunciations correct. Boofed this one. I'm just offering a little help.

[@infledermaus]

​@@mrh-TO-CanadaThat's his voice.

[@mrh-TO-Canada]

@@infledermaus Wow, really? Yikes. Glad he was never one of my Geology professors! LOL

[@LeonardoGarciaSalas]

Podría hablar del volcán Colima

[@stevewhalen6973]

And beware of any roadside stand hardhat salesmen promoting increased security in unstable buildings in the event of an aftershock. Your feet will be wearing your hard hat in that event.

[@moiracneill6478]

Oh dear.

[@dakotaflowers0]

We just in the last couple days had a very minor (3.4 i think) quake in far south east ohio oustide of the town of Chesapeake. I live in the hocking hills region and we have a very minor relief fault that follows the length of the southern border of hocking county, however i am unaware of a similar geologic break down where this minor quake occured. Any chance we could mabey get a short on that sometime?

[@silvershadow013]

There are already 14 confirmed fatalities

[@majirayne1063]

Doom prep item: Watch a video how to make an olive oil lamp out of anything Heat light no kerosene required You're welcome

[@Ratso_au]

I’ll add that it’s also smart to buy a good supply of cucumber, tomato, feta and olives to go with the oil

[@agneskirsch8335]

How clever is it to use edible oil for lighting? Would be wiser to eat it.

[@i_ate_a_cat_]

NOT MY FAVORITE OCEANIC NATION NOOOO

[@CavHDeu]

👽☄️👽☄️👽☄️👽☄️

[@goodwaterhikes]

👍😎

[@JonathanNielsen-n5k]

"Hebrides" is pronounced like Heb-ri-deez.

[@LionelM-i2f]

✌️🌼♥️

[@mari3489]

❤🎉

[@John-eq8cu]

New hebrides... its not he-Brides, it's HEB-ri-dees. Good luck

[@whiteknightcat]

Bongabonga.

[@MelissaWong-yb6jx]

No tsunami

[@cherylmarcuri5506]

New HE-brih-dees plate

[@annemacpherson916]

About time

[@ludovica8221]

It is "New Heb-rid-eez " not "Heb-rides"

[@mrh-TO-Canada]

AI generated narration. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@cribbles3476]

Always mid-December! Usually, it's New Zealand.

[@maulidahmadi9803]

Mati tanam

[@MchaelHowell]

FYI Heb bruh deez

[@danesorensen1775]

It's pronounced HEB-ri-dees. No biggie, just letting you know. 🙂

[@kennyjones559]

First.

[@Cerbera66]

🥇💐😉

[@barney6888]

Heb re deez

[@mtn.homeforge351]

Let's take care of our homeless vets first!

[@DigitalDissident]

you help everyone by eliminating government spending and multi millionaire bureaucrats

[@DigitalDissident]

a place no ones ever heard of or known about. wanting for California to be hit

[@buccizero]

I've heard of it. Actually visited years ago. It's a fantastic place. Oh, Cali WILL get a big one..

[@ms_khoff]

Weird comment, to be honest.

[@doncrain8875]

Vanuatu is very interesting geologically. I have studied it extensively. So your first assertion is incorrect. Your second sentence is mean spirited. Is your homeland somehow superior to California such that you wish for a natural disaster to befall its people?

[@DigitalDissident]

thanks I try to make it weird