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- The Pacific island nation, reeling from a volcanic eruption and tsunami, is trying to avoid a Covid-19 outbreak as aid agencies draw up plans to send supplies
- China, Japan and Australia have all pledged to send aid or financial help; including vital water supplies which have been contaminated by ash from the volcano
The eruption sent hundreds of thousands of tonnes of sulphur dioxide into the atmosphere.
The eruption sent hundreds of thousands of tonnes of sulphur dioxide into the atmosphere.
Curtis Tu’ihalangingie said images taken by surveillance flights showed ‘alarming’ scenes of a village ruined on Mango island, raising fears of more deaths.
Curtis Tu’ihalangingie said images taken by surveillance flights showed ‘alarming’ scenes of a village ruined on Mango island, raising fears of more deaths.
When hot magma rapidly blasts out of the ground and meets cold water, this ‘fuel-coolant interaction’ can be akin to weapons-grade chemical explosions.
When hot magma rapidly blasts out of the ground and meets cold water, this ‘fuel-coolant interaction’ can be akin to weapons-grade chemical explosions.
Relief aid is being rushed to the Pacific island nation of Tonga after an undersea volcano off the Pacific island nation erupted on January 15, 2022. The eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano cut off communication links in the area, triggered large waves across the Pacific and created a huge cloud that covered Tonga’s capital city Nuku'alofa with volcanic ash. Tsunami warnings and evacuation orders were issued for Japan, several South Pacific islands and as far away as the US states of Hawaii, Alaska and along the US west coast. Some 10,000km (6,200 miles) away, in Peru, two women drowned on January 16 because of waves generated by the volcano, and Peru’s government closed 22 Pacific ports.
Relief aid is being rushed to the Pacific island nation of Tonga after an undersea volcano off the Pacific island nation erupted on January 15, 2022. The eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano cut off communication links in the area, triggered large waves across the Pacific and created a huge cloud that covered Tonga’s capital city Nuku'alofa with volcanic ash. Tsunami warnings and evacuation orders were issued for Japan, several South Pacific islands and as far away as the US states of Hawaii, Alaska and along the US west coast. Some 10,000km (6,200 miles) away, in Peru, two women drowned on January 16 because of waves generated by the volcano, and Peru’s government closed 22 Pacific ports.
Surveillance flights sent to assess the situation in Tonga’s outer islands where communication is cut off following Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai eruption.
Surveillance flights sent to assess the situation in Tonga’s outer islands where communication is cut off following Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai eruption.
The government closed 22 Pacific ports in the country’s north and centre because of the waves, which it said were unusually strong due to the volcano erupting.
The government closed 22 Pacific ports in the country’s north and centre because of the waves, which it said were unusually strong due to the volcano erupting.
A massive underwater volcanic eruption in Tonga that triggered tsunami waves around the Pacific caused ‘significant damage’ to the island nation’s capital and smothered it in dust, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said.
A massive underwater volcanic eruption in Tonga that triggered tsunami waves around the Pacific caused ‘significant damage’ to the island nation’s capital and smothered it in dust, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said.
The Japan Meteorological Agency said a tsunami of around one metre reached its Pacific coastal areas after a massive underwater volcanic erupted in the South Pacific island country of Tonga.
The Japan Meteorological Agency said a tsunami of around one metre reached its Pacific coastal areas after a massive underwater volcanic erupted in the South Pacific island country of Tonga.
Social media footage showed waves crashing into homes after eruption heard in neighbouring countries; eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai, about 65km from Tonga’s capital Nuku’alofa, caused 1.2 metre tsunami wave.
Social media footage showed waves crashing into homes after eruption heard in neighbouring countries; eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai, about 65km from Tonga’s capital Nuku’alofa, caused 1.2 metre tsunami wave.
After volcano began spewing lava three months ago, wine sales soared; soon brand had sold out.
After volcano began spewing lava three months ago, wine sales soared; soon brand had sold out.
Java’s tallest mountain erupted earlier this month, killing at least 46 people and leaving thousands displaced.
Java’s tallest mountain erupted earlier this month, killing at least 46 people and leaving thousands displaced.
The warning comes two weeks after a major eruption on Java island killed at least 48 people.
The warning comes two weeks after a major eruption on Java island killed at least 48 people.
The Cumbre Vieja volcano on La Palma first began spewing lava on September 19 and has forced several thousand people to abandon their homes.
The Cumbre Vieja volcano on La Palma first began spewing lava on September 19 and has forced several thousand people to abandon their homes.
Mount Semeru in the Indonesian province of East Java erupted on December 4, 2021, sending a massive column of ash and smoke 12km (7 miles) into the air. At least 14 villagers have died from severe burns. Of the 56 people hospitalised, 16 people were in critical condition as of December 5. More than 1,300 people have been evacuated to safety, but several people remain missing. One of about 128 active volcanoes in Indonesia, Mount Semeru has erupted several times since December 2020.
Mount Semeru in the Indonesian province of East Java erupted on December 4, 2021, sending a massive column of ash and smoke 12km (7 miles) into the air. At least 14 villagers have died from severe burns. Of the 56 people hospitalised, 16 people were in critical condition as of December 5. More than 1,300 people have been evacuated to safety, but several people remain missing. One of about 128 active volcanoes in Indonesia, Mount Semeru has erupted several times since December 2020.
Semeru threw up towers of ash and hot clouds on Saturday that blanketed nearby villages in East Java province and sent people fleeing in panic.
Semeru threw up towers of ash and hot clouds on Saturday that blanketed nearby villages in East Java province and sent people fleeing in panic.
Semeru, on Java island, is one of about 128 active volcanoes in Indonesia, which sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Semeru, on Java island, is one of about 128 active volcanoes in Indonesia, which sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Lava flow from Cumbre Vieja’s months-long volcanic eruption has reached the Atlantic Ocean, forming new land and coastline. La Palma, part of Spain’s Canary Islands, has added 43 hectares (106 acres) since the eruption began. A stay-at-home order to protect nearby residents from toxic gases was lifted on November 24 after the lava delta cooled, but the island’s airport remains closed.
Lava flow from Cumbre Vieja’s months-long volcanic eruption has reached the Atlantic Ocean, forming new land and coastline. La Palma, part of Spain’s Canary Islands, has added 43 hectares (106 acres) since the eruption began. A stay-at-home order to protect nearby residents from toxic gases was lifted on November 24 after the lava delta cooled, but the island’s airport remains closed.
Air travel to the island in the Spanish-owned Canaries archipelago has been regularly affected since the Cumbre Vieja volcano erupted on September 19.
Air travel to the island in the Spanish-owned Canaries archipelago has been regularly affected since the Cumbre Vieja volcano erupted on September 19.
There is no scientific data to suggest that the eruption will end anytime soon, said a spokeswoman for the Canary Islands Volcanic Emergency Plan.
There is no scientific data to suggest that the eruption will end anytime soon, said a spokeswoman for the Canary Islands Volcanic Emergency Plan.
The volcanic stones spewed from the Fukutokuokanoba undersea volcano, clogging ports and damaging fishing boats in Okinawa and Kagoshima.
The volcanic stones spewed from the Fukutokuokanoba undersea volcano, clogging ports and damaging fishing boats in Okinawa and Kagoshima.
The avalanche struck a group of about a dozen mountaineers on the dormant Chimborazo volcano, Ecuador’s highest peak.
The avalanche struck a group of about a dozen mountaineers on the dormant Chimborazo volcano, Ecuador’s highest peak.
Mount Aso, a tourist destination on the main southern island of Kyushu, sent plumes of ash 3.5km high, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
Mount Aso, a tourist destination on the main southern island of Kyushu, sent plumes of ash 3.5km high, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
Drone operator receives permission to try to rescue the three emaciated dogs trapped near a volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma.
Drone operator receives permission to try to rescue the three emaciated dogs trapped near a volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma.
The flow is 200 metres away from the coast and could lead to the formation of a new headland, according to Involcan, the region’s volcanological institute.
The flow is 200 metres away from the coast and could lead to the formation of a new headland, according to Involcan, the region’s volcanological institute.
Residents in the towns of El Paso and Los Llanos de Aridane were instructed to remain indoors and to shut their windows to avoid inhaling toxic fumes.
Residents in the towns of El Paso and Los Llanos de Aridane were instructed to remain indoors and to shut their windows to avoid inhaling toxic fumes.
Spain’s attempts to turn the La Palma volcano eruption into something to lure tourists is not the first time tourism bosses have upset people – or worse, put them in harms’ way.
Spain’s attempts to turn the La Palma volcano eruption into something to lure tourists is not the first time tourism bosses have upset people – or worse, put them in harms’ way.
Authorities said the new lava flow is within the area that was hastily evacuated following the September 19 eruption, when 6,000 residents were forced to flee.
Authorities said the new lava flow is within the area that was hastily evacuated following the September 19 eruption, when 6,000 residents were forced to flee.
Pedro Sanchez said Spain would help rebuild the island, adding that it was safe for tourists to visit.
Pedro Sanchez said Spain would help rebuild the island, adding that it was safe for tourists to visit.
Authorities advised people to continue to avoid spending a ‘prolonged amount of time’ outside, and said vulnerable groups should remain indoors.
Authorities advised people to continue to avoid spending a ‘prolonged amount of time’ outside, and said vulnerable groups should remain indoors.
Scientific research improves the accuracy of eruption forecasts and helps save many lives, but no matter how good these forecasts, being close to a volcano will never be safe.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is right to question why visitors were allowed on White Island after warnings were issued that volcano could erupt.