The United States Geological Survey reported that a 7.3 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of the Pacific island of Vanuatu, and a tsunami warning has been issued. The earthquake was recorded at a depth of 43 kilometers and occurred just 30 kilometers west of Vanuatu's capital, Port Vila. WAVES APPROACHING ONE METER MAY FORMThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Center warned that waves approaching one meter may form in some areas along the Vanuatu coastline. STREETS FILLED WITH CORPSESMeanwhile, numerous news agencies reporting "breaking news" about the earthquake stated that many corpses were collected from the streets following the tremor.
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