Madness happens in the Pacific! Earthquakes and cyclones devastate Vanuatu!

The Pacific state of Vanuatu has declared a state of emergency due to an earthquake and two cyclones in a few days. The magnitude 6.5 quake struck on Friday, a day after Cyclone Judy swept through the islands. The storm caused widespread destruction and flooding across the country. A category three storm, Cyclone Kevin, arrived on Friday. It brought destructive winds with speeds up to 140 km/h. Hundreds of people fled to evacuation centers in the capital Port Vila ahead of the second cyclone. Aid workers called the situation unprecedented. Vanuatu is used to natural disasters, but this is the first time two cyclones have been in a row. Vanuatu has been recognized by the United Nations as the country most prone to natural disasters.
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