Tonga Geological Services – Evening Report

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New tsunami warning in NZ, Samoa as volcano waves reach Tonga’s capital

January 15, 2022

Kaniva Tonga News A new tsunami warning is now in force for all of Tonga following this evening’s violent eruption of the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai undersea volcano with tidal waves flooding the shoreline of the capital Nuku’alofa. Parts of New Zealand and Samoa are also under tsunami warning, reports RNZ News. The eruption came shortly after locals ... <a title="New tsunami warning in NZ, Samoa as volcano waves reach Tonga’s capital" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/01/15/new-tsunami-warning-in-nz-samoa-as-volcano-waves-reach-tongas-capital/" aria-label="Read more about New tsunami warning in NZ, Samoa as volcano waves reach Tonga’s capital">Read more</a>

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Tonga tsunami warning lifted but volcano still monitored

January 15, 2022

RNZ Pacific The tsunami marine warning issued for all of Tonga waters following the violent eruptions of underwater volcano Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai has been lifted. Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai erupted on Friday sending ash, steam and gas 20 kilometres into the air. The volcano had been active from 20 December 2021 but was declared dormant on January 11. The head ... <a title="Tonga tsunami warning lifted but volcano still monitored" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/01/15/tonga-tsunami-warning-lifted-but-volcano-still-monitored/" aria-label="Read more about Tonga tsunami warning lifted but volcano still monitored">Read more</a>