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November 1999 Vanuatu, Vanuatu Islands Images

Metadata Updated: June 18, 2021

An earthquake estimated between moment magnitude 7.1 and 7.5 occurred off the east coast of Vanuatu on November 26, 1999 at 13:21 UTC. The earthquake generated a damaging tsunami that struck the coast of Vanuatu, where it reached as high as 6.6 meters above sea level and destroyed an entire village.

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Metadata Date June 10, 2021
Metadata Created Date June 18, 2021
Metadata Updated Date June 18, 2021
Reference Date(s) February 1, 2012 (publication)
Frequency Of Update asNeeded

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Harvested from NGDC MGG Hazard Photos

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Resource Type Series
Metadata Date June 10, 2021
Metadata Created Date June 18, 2021
Metadata Updated Date June 18, 2021
Reference Date(s) February 1, 2012 (publication)
Responsible Party NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (Point of Contact)
Contact Email
Guid gov.noaa.ngdc.mgg.photos:278
Access Constraints Cite as: NOAA National Geophysical Data Center (2012): Natural Hazards Image Database (Event: November 1999 Vanuatu, Vanuatu Islands Images). NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. doi:10.7289/V5154F01 [access date], Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives., Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.
Bbox East Long 168.214
Bbox North Lat -16.423
Bbox South Lat -16.423
Bbox West Long 168.214
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Harvest Source Title NGDC MGG Hazard Photos
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Metadata Type geospatial
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Spatial Harvester True

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