“We are under-prepared for volcanic tsunamis,” says Research author after finding the wave created by Tonga volcanic eruption was among very few tsunamis powerful enough to travel around the globe
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American Samoa underwater volcano unlike Tonga’s: retired geologist
American Samoa underwater volcano is not like Tonga’s but could still pose danger if its crater collapses and triggers a tsunami, says retired geologist
Tonga eruption blasted ‘unprecedented’ amount of water into atmosphere, which could weaken the ozone layer
Tonga eruption hurled an unprecedented amount of water vapor into the atmosphere that could influence atmospheric chemistry and lead to a temporary depletion of the ozone layer, NASA says
Tonga takes ocean fight to global stage
Tonga called on the global community to support the implementation of urgent measures to achieve SDG 14
Tonga recognises the importance of science, and transfer of marine technology to SIDS
Tonga calls on other countries to join the Political Declaration to enhance marine scientific knowledge, research capacity and transfer of marine technology to SIDS
Natural Solution found for Tonga’s African tulip problem
Natural Solution ‘gall mites’ has been found to fight against the African tulip problem in Tonga
Tonga shares experience after trialing Impact Analysis Methodology tools
Tonga shares experience after trialing an Impact Analysis tools that gauge the level of awareness and preparedness of the affected coastal community to climate change disasters
People forced to move within Tonga following volcano and tsunami
Volcanologist says there’s a resettlement scheme to help people affected by the volcanic disaster relocate to other islands in Tonga as small-scale eruptions are expected
Mango island community to rebuild on ‘Eua, under island development programme
Mango islanders affected by the tsunamis and volcano eruption early this year will now have their homes rebuilt on the land identified in ‘Eua
Tonga volcano was the most ferocious eruption in 140 years
The powerful volcanic eruption near Tonga sent rarely observed pressure waves around the globe for six days and unleashed an unexpected type of tsunami wave, according to studies