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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        The earthquake caused widespread disruption but no serious casualties were reported. Key points of impact include: <ul><li>Major damage to buildings and infrastructure, notably in Port Vila</li><li>Destruction of Teoma bridge and damage to three other bridges</li><li>Landslides blocking roads and burying a steep road in Klems Hill area</li><li>Damage to crops</li><li>Interruption in power, water, and telecommunications supplies</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        In case you experience an earthquake: <ul><li>Drop, Cover, and Hold On - drop to your hands and knees, cover your head and neck, and hold on to something sturdy</li><li>Move to higher ground if you are in a coastal area and fear a tsunami</li><li>Avoid using elevators</li><li>After the shaking stops, check for injuries and damage, and only use the phone for emergency calls</li></ul>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        To prepare for an earthquake, keep an emergency kit ready with: <ul><li>First aid supplies</li><li>Non-perishable food and water (at least for 72 hours)</li><li>Flashlights and extra batteries</li><li>Whistle to signal for help</li><li>Portable chargers for electronic devices</li><li>Sturdy shoes and protective clothing</li><li>Essential medications</li></ul>
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A powerful 7.2 earthquake hit Vanuatu on January 3, 2002, disrupting infrastructure and displacing coastal residents as aftershocks followed.

Major Earthquake Strikes Vanuatu, Causes Widespread Damage

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On January 3, 2002, Vanuatu was struck by a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2 on the Richter scale, leading to significant aftershocks. Coastal residents, especially in Port Vila, fled to higher ground fearing a potential tsunami. The quake caused widespread damage to buildings and critical infrastructure in the region.

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