Vaporising seawater may have caused lava to fragment into microscopic ash particles that made the Tonga Volcanic eruption so explosive, says scientist
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‘We just keep going’: The Tongan resort destroyed by nature’s fury – for the third time
Paea family stand strong and optimistic even after losing everything to the subsequent tsunami in Tonga. We’re not quitters…We just keep going.”
Assessing the aftermath of Tonga’s volcanic eruption and Tsunami
“It is clear that Tongans will be dealing with the aftermath” of the volcanic eruption and subsequent tsunami “for a long time,” says Stephen Ndegwa
The perfect storm
Data shows why the volcanic lightning storm from the Tonga eruption was unlike anything on record.
Tonga eruption and tsunami caused US$90 million in damages – World Bank report
World Bank assessment for the Government of Tonga has found volcanic eruption, tsunami and ashfall has caused approximately 18.5% of Tonga’s GDP
Volcano nightmare in the Friendly Isles
Belinda Fraser shares the terrifying ordeal that still remains fresh and raw in residents minds three weeks after the volcanic eruption near Tonga
The fallout from Tonga’s volcano goes deeper than the ashes
It is not unique to Tonga that women are disproportionately affected by disasters and crises. But given the untimely convergence of events, now is the time to underscore the problem, writes Jessica Collins
ADB announces $500,000 grant to help Tonga in relief efforts
ADB announces grant to help Tonga restore life-sustaining services following the extensive damage from an undersea volcanic eruption and subsequent tsunami
Ripple effect: What the Tonga eruption could mean for tsunami research
Scientists study never-before-seen waves measured as far as the Caribbean after Tonga volcanic eruption.
SPREP offers environmental assistance in the aftermath of the Tonga volcano and tsunami
SPREP is on standby to work with the Government of Tonga and partners to provide support, especially in dealing with the environmental impact of the natural disaster.