Geography of Oceania

Agung's volcano in Bali released ash and smoke, exacerbating fears that it could explode for the first time in more than 50 years. It has been active since August, and more than 140,000 people have been evacuated last month, Darik reported.
 

In its recent publication, the Geological Society of America (GSA) has said that although New Zealand is considered asAustralia's smaller neighbour, the country is sitting on a massive new continent, named "Zealandia".

Vanuatu's president March 16 pleaded with the world to help the cyclone-ravaged Pacific nation rebuild as aid agencies warned conditions were among the most challenging they have ever faced with fears of disease rife.