Vanuatu subduction zone

Vanuatu subduction zone
New Hebrides subduction zone
EtymologyVanuatu
Tectonics
PlateAustralian, New Hebrides
StatusActive
EarthquakesUp to Mw8.2
AgeMiocene-current

The Vanuatu subduction zone (previously called New Hebrides subduction zone) is currently one of the most active subduction zones on Earth, producing great earthquakes (magnitude 8.0 or greater), with potential for tsunami hazard to all coastlines of the Pacific Ocean. There are active volcanoes associated with arc volcanism.

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