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Tag: Tsunami
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.
Tonga volcanic eruption and tsunami throws the vulnerability of the countries into sharp relief as they struggle to reach SDGs
Global meeting call attention to the vulnerability of SIDS and their struggle to reach SDGs after the massive volcanic eruption and tsunami in Tonga
Tsunami models underestimated shockwave from Tonga eruption
Hermann Fritz says the possibility of atmospheric pressure waves needs to be added to tsunami warning centres’ suite as Tsunami models underestimated shockwaves from the Tonga eruption
Tonga eruption: a reminder of the cascading risks and vulnerabilities of SIDS
The eruption in Tonga is illustrative of a cascading risks scenario where one disaster triggered another, exposing and exacerbating multiple critical vulnerabilities, writes Sanjay Srivastava