Tonga eruption equivalent to hundreds of Hiroshimas, NASA says

2022-01-24T10:39+0100CBSnews (en)

The Tonga volcanic eruption unleashed explosive forces that dwarfed the power of the Hiroshima atomic bomb, NASA scientists have said, as survivors on Monday described how the devastating Pacific blast "messed up our brains". The NASA Earth Observatory said the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano....

Tongan government says 85 percent of population impacted by ash fall and tsunami after volcanic eruption

2022-01-24T09:42+0100newsnow-co-uk (en)

Tonga is on a long road to recovery as 85 percent of the population are affected by violent eruption followed by tsunami. Clean water is still their main request. Tonga faces a long road to recovery, with most of the population affected by the violent eruption and tsunami that followed, and many areas still scrambling to restore basic necessities.

MSDF vessel departs carrying aid to disaster-stricken Tonga

2022-01-24T09:10+0100japantoday (en)

A transport vessel of Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force departed Monday for Tonga as part of Japan's continuing relief efforts to the Pacific islands nation, which was hit by an undersea volcanic eruption and a tsunami earlier in the month. The Osumi departed the Kure base in western Japan with....

National Japan's MSDF vessel departs carrying aid to disaster-stricken Tonga

2022-01-24T09:05+0100japantimes (en)

Hiroshima – A transport vessel of the Maritime Self-Defense Force departed Monday for Tonga as part of Japan’s continuing relief efforts to the nation, which was hit by an undersea volcanic eruption and a tsunami earlier in the month. Osumi departed the Kure base in western Japan with 60,000 liters....

CGTN: How is Tonga coping after being battered by a volcanic eruption and ensuing tsunami?

2022-01-24T08:54+0100zazoom-it (en)

(Di lunedì 24 gennaio 2022) - BEIJING, Jan. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ CGTN 's Liu Xin reached out to Tonga 's Legislative Assembly Speaker Lord Fatafehi Fakafanua after volcanic eruption s and tsunami pounded the Pacific Island nation, for an update on the situation. CGTN was among the first Asian media outlets to speak to him.

How will Tonga’s broken internet cable be mended?

2022-01-24T08:06+0100digitpatrox (en)

It’s estimated that there are greater than 430 cables around the globe, spanning distances of 1.3 million km (800,000 miles) An undersea fibre-optic cable which connects Tonga to the remainder of the world was severed in the course of the eruption of a volcano.

China ships relief supplies to tsunami-hit Tonga

2022-01-24T08:06+0100chinadailyhk (en)

Published:14:35, January 24, 2022 Updated:14:42, January 24, 2022 By Xinhua. A handout photo taken on Jan 18, 2022 and released on Jan 21 by New Zealand Defence Public Affairs shows an aerial view of Fonoifua Island following the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai undersea volcano on a nearby island on Jan 15.

Japan defense force vessel departs carrying aid to disaster-stricken Tonga

2022-01-24T08:03+0100kyodonews (en)

A transport vessel of Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force departed Monday for Tonga as part of Japan's continuing relief efforts to the Pacific islands nation, which was hit by an undersea volcanic eruption and a tsunami earlier in the month. Osumi departed the Kure base in western Japan with 60,000....

Tonga volcano: 84% of population affected by ash fall and tsunami

2022-01-24T07:43+0100news-yahoo (en)

The Tongan government has said that as many as 84% of its 105,000 population had been affected by ash fall and a tsunami triggered by an underwater volcanic eruption. Tsunami waves triggered by the volcano swept Tonga last week, destroying villages, buildings and the coast.

Tonga volcano: 84% of population affected by ash fall and tsunami

2022-01-24T07:36+0100yahoo-au (en)

The Tongan government has said that as many as 84% of its 105,000 population had been affected by ash fall and a tsunami triggered by an underwater volcanic eruption. Tsunami waves triggered by the volcano swept Tonga last week, destroying villages, buildings and the coast.

Tonga volcano: 84% of population affected by ash fall and tsunami

2022-01-24T07:30+0100bbc (en)

The three victims have been identified as Lataimaumi Lauaki a 49-year-old woman from Nomuka, Telai Tetu'ila, a 65-year-old man from Mango, and British national Angela Glover, 50, whose death was confirmed by her family last week. The latest update from the Tongan authorities was shared on Monday by....

Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption and tsunami

2022-01-24T06:55+0100bdnews24 (en)

Communication with the outside world remained difficult on Sunday, with few internet services, and outlying islands still cut off from the phone service. The Red Cross said it was providing not only tents, food, water and toilets to 173 households on Tonga's main island, but also comfort.

China ships relief supplies to tsunami-hit Tonga

2022-01-24T06:47+0100gov-cn-en (en)

SUVA — China shipped relief supplies worth 1 million yuan ($157,900) on Jan 24 from Fiji to Tonga, which has suffered heavy damage from the recent volcanic eruptions and tsunami. A ceremony was held at a port in Suva's Walu Bay to see off two vessels of China National Fisheries (Group) Corporation carrying the emergency aid.

1st LD: China ships relief supplies to tsunami-hit Tonga

2022-01-24T06:46+0100china.org.cn (en)

SUVA, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- China shipped relief supplies worth 1 million yuan (157,900 U.S. dollars) on Monday from Fiji to Tonga, which has suffered heavy damage from the recent volcanic eruptions and tsunami. A ceremony was held at a port in Suva's Walu Bay to see off two vessels of China National....

NZ ships deliver aid to disaster-hit Tonga

2022-01-24T06:07+01004-traders (en)

Vision showed fresh fruit in crates being transferred to the wharf as New Zealand continued delivering aid to one of the world's remotest communities. Over a week after the South Pacific archipelago was devastated by a volcanic eruption and tsunami that deposited a blanket of ash and polluted its....

Tongan government says 85 percent of population impacted by ash fall and tsunami after volcanic eruption

2022-01-24T06:05+0100pasifika (en)

Tonga is on a long road to recovery as 85 percent of the population are affected by violent eruption followed by tsunami. Clean water is still their main request. Tonga faces a long road to recovery, with most of the population affected by the violent eruption and tsunami that followed, and many areas still scrambling to restore basic necessities.

Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption and tsunami

2022-01-24T05:54+0100marianasvariety (en)

(Reuters) — Families have stopped children playing outside as Tonga struggles to deal with ash and the psychological fallout of last week's volcanic eruption and tsunami, aid workers and residents said. Communication with the outside world remained difficult on Sunday, with few internet services,....

Tongans fear never seeing loved ones again amid communications void

2022-01-24T05:29+0100fijitimes (en)

FILE PHOTO: A satellite image shows ash covered homes and buildings after the main eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano, in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, January 18, 2022. Satellite Image ©2022 Maxar Technologies/Handout via REUTERS. SYDNEY (Reuters) – “The worst fear is always that you’re not....

World’s First Youngest Circumnavigator To Fly 32,000 miles

2022-01-24T05:22+0100mfame (en)

A teenage pilot has become the youngest woman to fly solo around the world following a five-month challenge. After landing, she wrapped herself in British and Belgian flags. she took on the challenge of flying 32,000 miles. Zara Rutherford, 19 years old Belgium-British teen becomes the youngest....

Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption and tsunami

2022-01-24T05:20+0100pasifika (en)

Families have stopped children playing outside as Tonga struggles to deal with ash and the psychological fallout of last week’s volcanic eruption and tsunami, aid workers and residents said. Communication with the outside world remained difficult on Sunday, with few internet services, and outlying islands still cut off from the phone service.

Tongan flag bearer raises more than FJD$1m on GoFundMe page

2022-01-24T03:59+0100fijitimes (en)

FILE PHOTO: Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics - Closing ceremony - Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium - Pyeongchang, South Korea - February 25, 2018 - Pita Taufatofua of Tonga during the closing ceremony. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach. Tongan flag bearer at the 2016 Rio Olympics Pita Taufatofua has raised more than FJD $1 million, as at 2.

NZ ships deliver aid to disaster-hit Tonga

2022-01-24T03:51+0100yahoo-sg (en)

Vision showed fresh fruit in crates being transferred to the wharf as New Zealand continued delivering aid to one of the world's remotest communities. Over a week after the South Pacific archipelago was devastated by a volcanic eruption and tsunami that deposited a blanket of ash and polluted its....

Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption and tsunami

2022-01-24T03:28+0100fijitimes (en)

“Every kid grew up, in your geography lesson you were taught this is the Ring of Fire where we are all living. Now I think that we are quite concerned and start thinking, ‘How active are these places?” he told Reuters. The eruption of Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai volcano, which sits on the seismically....

Cutting mangroves

2022-01-24T03:11+0100dawn (en)

FOR Karachi, the mangrove cover along its coastline is a thin line of defence against potential oceanic and climatic disasters. Known as guardian forests, mangroves absorb four times more carbon from the atmosphere than rainforests, and are 1,000 times cheaper per kilometre than building sea walls....

Japanese media: Tonga volcanic eruption affects the Japanese archipelago, tsunami and pumice follow one after another | Japan | Tonga | Volcano_Sina News

2022-01-24T02:43+0100archyde (en)

Overseas Network, January 24, Tonga’s volcanic eruption has attracted global attention. Japanese media said that Japan, which is more than 8,000 kilometers away, was also unexpectedly affected. Japanese experts pointed out that there are many undiscovered active volcanoes in Japan, and there is a....

Tonga eruption: Scientists still studying tsunami impact in Northland

2022-01-24T02:21+0100pasifika (en)

Scientist says it was surprising to see the waves travel so far from the volcanic eruption near Tonga. Scientists are interested in what tsunami impacts were experienced in New Zealand from the Tongan eruption, after acknowledging they do not know a lot about tsunamis caused by volcanic eruptions.

Thyroid cancer patients sue over Fukushima radiation

2022-01-24T01:18+0100thetimes (en)

Six young Japanese men and women are to sue the company behind the Fukushima nuclear disaster for cancers contracted as children that they claim were caused by radiation from the stricken plant. The plaintiffs were aged between six and 16 in 2011 when three reactors melted down after cooling systems....

Thyroid cancer patients sue over Fukushima radiation

2022-01-24T01:11+0100thesundaytimes (en)

Six young Japanese men and women are to sue the company behind the Fukushima nuclear disaster for cancers contracted as children that they claim were caused by radiation from the stricken plant. The plaintiffs were aged between six and 16 in 2011 when three reactors melted down after cooling systems....

Exploding island scientists can’t explain

2022-01-24T00:26+0100thewall (en)

In the method the island was just about destroyed. The tsunamis hit Tonga, Fiji, American Samoa, Vanuatu and New Zealand. Alerts have been triggered as distant as Japan, the United States, the Russian Far East, Chile, and Peru. In the aftermath, Vanuatu is dealing with an “unprecedented disaster”, with a minimum of three individuals lifeless.

Tonga Volcanic Eruption

2022-01-24T00:20+0100wn (en)

flights carrying water, other aid depart for Tonga after volcanic eruption. Tonga faces water and food crisis from volcanic eruption, tsunami images of Tonga’s volcanic eruption, tsunami show destruction. A woman who was unable to contact her parents for a week after a volcano erupted near Tonga....

Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption and tsunami

2022-01-23T23:57+0100GulfDailyNews (en)

Families have stopped children playing outside as Tonga struggles to deal with ash and the psychological fallout of last week's volcanic eruption and tsunami, aid workers and residents said. Communication with the outside world remained difficult on Sunday, with few internet services, and outlying islands still cut off from the phone service.

International aid reaches Tonga as nation grapples with aftermath of underwater volcanic eruption

2022-01-23T23:27+0100oregonlive (en)

In this photo released by the Tonga Red Cross Society, Red Cross teams set up a temporary shelter in Sopu, Nukualofa, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, as the Tonga island group grapples with the aftermath from the recent underwater volcanic eruption. (Tonga Red Cross Society via AP) AP.

The eruption of Tonga may have been the largest in half a century

2022-01-23T23:11+0100jioforme (en)

Everything left in Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haapai after the January 15, 2022 eruption. Pumice raft stripes also cross the area. Credits: Planet, January 18, 2022. when Hunga Tonga-Hunga Tonga Pai suddenly exploded Unlike other volcanoes that are decades old, the only information we had was from satellites.

Damage to Ucluelet First Nation’s waterline more severe than anticipated Weather 42 mins

2022-01-23T22:51+0100cknw (en)

The Ucluelet First Nation could be without potable water for longer than expected, after damage to its waterline suspected to be linked to last week’s volcanic eruption near Tonga. The waterline that supplies the First Nations community of hitacu̓ was snapped on Monday by a tug pulling a log boom.

Damage to Ucluelet First Nation’s waterline more severe than anticipated

2022-01-23T22:37+0100globalnews (en)

The Ucluelet First Nation could be without potable water for longer than expected, after damage to its waterline suspected to be linked to last week’s volcanic eruption near Tonga. The waterline that supplies the First Nations community of hitacu̓ was snapped on Monday by a tug pulling a log boom.

Volcanic eruption in the Tonga Islands: FAO to the rescue of the local population

2022-01-23T21:38+0100archyde (en)

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will support farmers and fisherfolk in Tonga, a South Pacific island nation located in one of the world ’s most prone regions to natural disasters, including massive volcanic eruption and tsunami.

Jane Cunneen

2022-01-23T21:36+0100menafn (en)

- The Conversation) Adjunct Research Fellow, Curtin University Profile Articles Activity. Jane is a structural geologist and has worked in both the petroleum and minerals exploration industries, as well as spending seven years with the United Nations helping to develop the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System.

News Tonga disasters ‘heartbreaking’ to Robinvale community, says Swan Hill mayor ROBINVALE’S Tongan community has been “horrifically” impacted by the eruption of an underground volcano and subsequent tsunami on the Pacific nation. 51 minutes ago

2022-01-23T20:51+0100sunraysiadaily (en)

ROBINVALE'S Tongan community has been "horrifically" impacted by the eruption of an underground volcano and subsequent tsunami on the Pacific nation. Power has been restored but communication in and out of the country remains difficult after a key underwater cable was damaged during the submarine volcano eruption.

Tonga govt says nearly 85% of population impacted by volcano and tsunami

2022-01-23T20:11+0100samoanews (en)

Nuku'alofa, TONGA — Tonga faces a long road to recovery, with most of the population affected by the violent eruption and tsunami that followed, and many areas still scrambling to restore basic necessities. Almost 85 percent of the country's population of about 105,000 people has been affected by....

Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption and tsunami

2022-01-23T19:50+0100businessday (en)

Families have stopped children playing outside as Tonga struggles to deal with ash and the psychological fallout of last week’s volcanic eruption and tsunami, aid workers and residents say. Communication with the outside world remained difficult on Sunday, with few internet services, and outlying islands still cut off from the phone service.

Why the Tonga volcano cued tsunami warnings for the North American Pacific coast

2022-01-23T19:33+0100menafn (en)

- The Conversation) On Jan. 15, a tsunami warning went out to residents of British Columbia and the west coast of the United States. The warning was issued after the eruption of the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai volcano in Tonga in the Southwest Pacific. Tsunami literally means“harbour wave” in Japanese....

International aid reaches Tonga with clean water, supplies

2022-01-23T19:23+0100spokesman (en)

CANBERRA, Australia — Aid flights from Australia, Japan and New Zealand carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment landed in Tonga over the weekend, as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami.

Tongan families dealing with trauma after eruption

2022-01-23T17:46+0100newsnow-co-uk (en)

Families have stopped children playing outside as Tonga struggles to deal with ash and the psychological fallout of last week’s volcanic eruption and tsunami, aid workers and residents say. Communication with the outside world remained difficult on Sunday, with few internet services, and outlying islands still cut off from the phone service.

MIL-OSI Global: Why the Tonga volcano cued tsunami warnings for the North American Pacific...

2022-01-23T17:28+0100foreignaffairs-nz (en)

– By Cindy Mora-Stock, Postdoctoral Research Associate at Earth Science Department and Statistics and Actuarial Sciences Department at Western University (London, Ontario)., Western University. Beachgoers watch waters rise during a tsunami advisory on a beach in Santa Cruz, Calif. (AP Photo/Nic Coury) On Jan.

Aid arrives in Tonga yet islanders still fear for loved ones

2022-01-23T16:12+0100dailysabah (en)

The main airport runway of Tonga has been cleared of ash spewed when the nearby Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai volcano erupted a week ago, and aid flights from Australia, Japan and New Zealand carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment landed in the Pacific nation over the....

Tongans fear never seeing loved ones again amid communications void

2022-01-23T15:18+0100khaleejtimes (en)

Several wait to hear from family after volcanic eruption, tsunami “The worst fear is always that you’re not going to see the people that you love again,” says Seini Taumoepeau, a Tongan-Australian artist and activist based in Sydney, as she waits to hear from her family after Tonga’s volcanic eruption and tsunami.

Why the Tonga volcano cued tsunami warnings for the North American Pacific coast

2022-01-23T15:13+0100newsnow-co-uk (en)

Disclosure statement. Cindy Mora-Stock does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment. Partners. On Jan.

International Aid Reaches Tonga with Clean Water, Supplies

2022-01-23T13:56+0100naharnet-ar (en)

Aid flights from Australia, Japan and New Zealand carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment landed in Tonga over the weekend, as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami.

Tonga Struggles with Ash, Psychological Trauma After Eruption and Tsunami

2022-01-23T13:46+0100news18 (en)

Families have stopped children playing outside as Tonga struggles to deal with ash and the psychological fallout of last week's volcanic eruption and tsunami, aid workers and residents said. Communication with the outside world remained difficult on Sunday, with few internet services, and outlying islands still cut off from the phone service.

January 23, 2022 Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption and tsunami

2022-01-23T13:43+0100egyptindependent (en)

Jan 23 (Reuters) – Families have stopped children playing outside as Tonga struggles to deal with ash and the psychological fallout of last week’s volcanic eruption and tsunami, aid workers and residents said. Communication with the outside world remained difficult on Sunday, with few internet....

Terremoto, ha tremato tutto: forte scossa, ci sono danni?

2022-01-23T13:33+0100zazoom-it (it)

(Di domenica 23 gennaio 2022) Il Terremoto continua a non lasciar tranquilli nessuno. Nel tardo pomeriggio si è segnalata una potentissima scossa . Ecco dove è avvenuta. Quando si è in presenza di scosse di Terremoto è sempre un problema. Tante le sensazioni contrastanti che nascono nelle persone che vivono quel momento.

Tonga Struggles With Ash, Psychological Trauma After Eruption And Tsunami

2022-01-23T13:25+0100ndtvnews (en)

Families have stopped children playing outside as Tonga struggles to deal with ash and the psychological fallout of last week's volcanic eruption and tsunami, aid workers and residents said. Communication with the outside world remained difficult on Sunday, with few internet services, and outlying islands still cut off from the phone service.

International Aid Reaches Tonga with Clean Water, Supplies

2022-01-23T13:05+0100naharnet-en (en)

Aid flights from Australia, Japan and New Zealand carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment landed in Tonga over the weekend, as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami.

2nd minor earthquake within hours rattles northern Israel; some buildings evacuated

2022-01-23T12:42+0100timesofisrael (en)

A minor earthquake shook northern Israel on Sunday afternoon, sending some residents into the streets during the area’s second temblor within hours. Israel’s Geological Survey said the 3.5-magnitude quake struck just after midday, centered 16 kilometers southeast of the city of Tiberias.

International aid reaches Tonga with clean water, supplies

2022-01-23T11:45+0100eagletribune (en)

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Aid flights from Australia, Japan and New Zealand carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment landed in Tonga over the weekend, as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami.

International aid reaches Tonga with clean water, supplies

2022-01-23T11:45+0100news-gazette (en)

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Australia delivers water, telecommunications aid to Tonga

2022-01-23T11:45+0100hjnews (en)

“Obviously it’s a very, very difficult time for the people of Tonga. The feedback on the ground again I got today is many people displaced,” Australian Minister for International Development and the Pacific Zed Seselja told reporters in Canberra. Ships from the U.S. and Britain were on their way, he said.

International aid reaches Tonga with clean water, supplies

2022-01-23T11:43+0100ChinaPost (en)

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Aid flights from Australia, Japan and New Zealand carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment landed in Tonga over the weekend, as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami.

International aid reaches Tonga with clean water, supplies

2022-01-23T11:30+0100newsnow-co-uk (en)

CANBERRA, Australia -- Aid flights from Australia, Japan and New Zealand carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment landed in Tonga over the weekend, as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami.

Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption and tsunami

2022-01-23T11:26+0100euronews-en (en)

By Kirsty Needham. – Families have stopped children playing outside as Tonga struggles to deal with ash and the psychological fallout of last week’s volcanic eruption and tsunami, aid workers and residents said. Communication with the outside world remained difficult on Sunday, with few internet....

Tonga tsunami: Nomuka and Mango residents safely brought to main island

2022-01-23T11:22+0100Stuff (en)

A week on from a huge volcanic eruption and tsunami in Tonga, residents evacuated from the devastated islands of Nomuka and Mango have been rescued and the names of have been officially released. On Sunday night, the Consulate of the Kingdom of Tonga congratulated its government and armed forces for....

International aid reaches Tonga with clean water, supplies

2022-01-23T11:16+0100actionnewsjax (en)

Tonga Volcano Eruption In this photo released by the Tonga Red Cross Society, Red Cross teams set up a temporary shelter in Sopu, Nukualofa, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, as the Tonga island group grapples with the aftermath from the recent underwater volcanic eruption.

International aid reaches Tonga with clean water, supplies

2022-01-23T11:15+0100ABCnews (en)

CANBERRA, Australia -- Aid flights from Australia, Japan and New Zealand carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment landed in Tonga over the weekend, as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami.

Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption, tsunami January 23, 2022

2022-01-23T11:12+0100ajw (en)

Families have stopped children playing outside as Tonga struggles to deal with ash and the psychological fallout of last week's volcanic eruption and tsunami, aid workers and residents said. Communication with the outside world remained difficult on Sunday, with few internet services, and outlying islands still cut off from the phone service.

International aid reaches Tonga with clean water, supplies

2022-01-23T11:01+0100news4jax (en)

CANBERRA – Aid flights from Australia, Japan and New Zealand carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment landed in Tonga over the weekend, as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami.

International aid reaches Tonga with clean water, supplies

2022-01-23T11:00+0100wsoctv (en)

Tonga Volcano Eruption In this photo released by the Tonga Red Cross Society, Red Cross teams set up a temporary shelter in Sopu, Nukualofa, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, as the Tonga island group grapples with the aftermath from the recent underwater volcanic eruption.

Planes land in Tonga for relief effort

2022-01-23T10:46+0100arkansasonline (en)

CANBERRA, Australia -- Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment landed in Tonga on Saturday as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami. Planes from other nations, including New Zealand....

Tonga Struggles with Ash, Psychological Trauma after Eruption and Tsunami

2022-01-23T10:38+0100aawsat (en)

Families have stopped children playing outside as Tonga struggles to deal with ash and the psychological fallout of last week's volcanic eruption and tsunami, aid workers and residents said. Communication with the outside world remained difficult on Sunday, with few internet services, and outlying islands still cut off from the phone service.

Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after the tragedy

2022-01-23T10:34+0100thesundaily (en)

FAMILIES have stopped children playing outside as Tonga struggles to deal with ash and the psychological fallout of last week's volcanic eruption and tsunami, aid workers and residents said. Communication with the outside world remained difficult on Sunday, with few internet services, and outlying islands still cut off from the phone service.

Resort owners speak about ordeal after volcano

2022-01-23T10:26+01004-traders (en)

Their resort took the full force of a tsunami following the eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano on the Saturday before.Downed trees and piles of debris now lie in the area where the Tukuafu's resort once stood. As the volcano was erupting, and having difficulty breathing, 37-year-old....

Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption, tsunami

2022-01-23T10:23+0100rappler (en)

Families have stopped children playing outside as Tonga struggles to deal with ash and the psychological fallout of last week’s volcanic eruption and tsunami , aid workers and residents said. Communication with the outside world remained difficult on Sunday, January 23, with few internet services,....

Tonga struggles with trauma after eruption

2022-01-23T10:11+0100dailyadvertiser (en)

Families have stopped children playing outside as Tonga struggles to deal with ash and the psychological fallout of last week's volcanic eruption and tsunami, aid workers and residents say. Communication with the outside world remained difficult on Sunday, with few internet services, and outlying islands still cut off from the phone service.

Tonga struggles after eruption and tsunami

2022-01-23T09:57+0100newsnow-co-uk (en)

The eruption was so powerful that space satellites captured not only huge clouds of ash but also an atmospheric shockwave that radiated out from the volcano at close to the speed of sound. (Reuters) Families have stopped children playing outside as Tonga struggles to deal with ash and the....

Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption and tsunami

2022-01-23T09:56+0100inquirer (en)

Although some residents from the worst affected outlying islands in Ha’apai had been evacuated to the main island Tongatapu, others were refusing to leave, Havea said. The psychological impact of waves rushing through and destroying villages will affect their lives for some time, he said. There was another worry shared by many in Tonga, he said.

Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption and tsunami

2022-01-23T09:54+0100reuters-it (en)

"Everyone is still struggling right now," said Drew Havea, the vice president of Tonga Red Cross. Because of the ash, "families are making sure their kids are not playing outside, that they are all indoors", he said. Although some residents from the worst affected outlying islands in Ha'apai had....

Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption and tsunami

2022-01-23T09:51+0100reuters-es (en)

"Everyone is still struggling right now," said Drew Havea, the vice president of Tonga Red Cross. Because of the ash, "families are making sure their kids are not playing outside, that they are all indoors", he said. Although some residents from the worst affected outlying islands in Ha'apai had....

Resort owners speak about ordeal after volcano

2022-01-23T09:48+0100yahoo-sg (en)

Their resort took the full force of a tsunami following the eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano on the Saturday before.Downed trees and piles of debris now lie in the area where the Tukuafu's resort once stood. As the volcano was erupting, and having difficulty breathing, 37-year-old....

Australia delivers water, telecommunications aid to Tonga

2022-01-23T09:46+0100vindy (en)

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment landed in Tonga on Saturday, as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami.

Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption and tsunami

2022-01-23T09:42+0100saltwire (en)

By Kirsty Needham. (Reuters) - Families have stopped children playing outside as Tonga struggles to deal with ash and the psychological fallout of last week's volcanic eruption and tsunami, aid workers and residents said. Communication with the outside world remained difficult on Sunday, with few....

Tonga struggles after eruption and tsunami

2022-01-23T09:41+0100trtworld (en)

The eruption was so powerful that space satellites captured not only huge clouds of ash but also an atmospheric shockwave that radiated out from the volcano at close to the speed of sound. (Reuters) Families have stopped children playing outside as Tonga struggles to deal with ash and the....

Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption and tsunami

2022-01-23T09:36+0100gazette (en)

By Kirsty Needham. (Reuters) - Families have stopped children playing outside as Tonga struggles to deal with ash and the psychological fallout of last week's volcanic eruption and tsunami, aid workers and residents said. Communication with the outside world remained difficult on Sunday, with few....

Tonga struggles with trauma after eruption

2022-01-23T09:29+0100yahoo-au (en)

Families have stopped children playing outside as Tonga struggles to deal with ash and the psychological fallout of last week's volcanic eruption and tsunami, aid workers and residents say. Communication with the outside world remained difficult on Sunday, with few internet services, and outlying islands still cut off from the phone service.

Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption and tsunami

2022-01-23T09:28+0100thepeninsulaqatar (en)

Families have stopped children playing outside as Tonga struggles to deal with ash and the psychological fallout of last week's volcanic eruption and tsunami, aid workers and residents said. Communication with the outside world remained difficult on Sunday, with few internet services, and outlying islands still cut off from the phone service.

Tonga struggles with trauma after eruption

2022-01-23T09:23+0100illawarramercury (en)

Families have stopped children playing outside as Tonga struggles to deal with ash and the psychological fallout of last week's volcanic eruption and tsunami, aid workers and residents say. Communication with the outside world remained difficult on Sunday, with few internet services, and outlying islands still cut off from the phone service.

Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption and tsunami

2022-01-23T09:20+0100metro-us (en)

(Reuters) – Families have stopped children playing outside as Tonga struggles to deal with ash and the psychological fallout of last week’s volcanic eruption and tsunami, aid workers and residents said. Communication with the outside world remained difficult on Sunday, with few internet services,....

Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption and tsunami By Kirsty Needham (Reuters) - Families have stopped children playing outside as Tonga struggles to deal with ash and the psychological fallout of last... 34m ago

2022-01-23T09:18+0100kelo (en)

By Kirsty Needham. (Reuters) – Families have stopped children playing outside as Tonga struggles to deal with ash and the psychological fallout of last week’s volcanic eruption and tsunami, aid workers and residents said. Communication with the outside world remained difficult on Sunday, with few....

Tonga struggles with trauma after eruption

2022-01-23T09:14+0100portstephensexaminer (en)

Families have stopped children playing outside as Tonga struggles to deal with ash and the psychological fallout of last week's volcanic eruption and tsunami, aid workers and residents say. Communication with the outside world remained difficult on Sunday, with few internet services, and outlying islands still cut off from the phone service.

Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption and tsunami

2022-01-23T09:09+0100straitstimesSG (en)

SYDNEY (REUTERS) - Families have stopped children playing outside as Tonga struggles to deal with ash and the psychological fallout of last week's volcanic eruption and tsunami, aid workers and residents said. Communication with the outside world remained difficult on Sunday (Jan 23), with few....

Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption and tsunami

2022-01-23T09:05+0100news-yahoo (en)

By Kirsty Needham. (Reuters) - Families have stopped children playing outside as Tonga struggles to deal with ash and the psychological fallout of last week's volcanic eruption and tsunami, aid workers and residents said. Communication with the outside world remained difficult on Sunday, with few....

Tonga struggles with trauma after eruption

2022-01-23T09:01+0100bordermail (en)

Families have stopped children playing outside as Tonga struggles to deal with ash and the psychological fallout of last week's volcanic eruption and tsunami, aid workers and residents say. Communication with the outside world remained difficult on Sunday, with few internet services, and outlying islands still cut off from the phone service.

Tonga Struggles with Ash, Psychological Trauma After Eruption and Tsunami - Latest Tweet by Reuters

2022-01-23T09:00+0100latestly (en)

The latest Tweet by Reuters states, 'Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption and tsunami ...' Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption and tsunami Reuters (@Reuters) January 23, 2022 (SocialLY brings you all the latest breaking news, viral trends and....

Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption and tsunami

2022-01-23T08:59+0100oann (en)

January 23, 2022. By Kirsty Needham. (Reuters) – Families have stopped children playing outside as Tonga struggles to deal with ash and the psychological fallout of last week’s volcanic eruption and tsunami, aid workers and residents said. Communication with the outside world remained difficult on....

Tonga struggles with trauma after eruption

2022-01-23T08:56+0100canberratimes (en)

Families have stopped children playing outside as Tonga struggles to deal with ash and the psychological fallout of last week's volcanic eruption and tsunami, aid workers and residents say. Communication with the outside world remained difficult on Sunday, with few internet services, and outlying islands still cut off from the phone service.

Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption and tsunami

2022-01-23T08:53+0100thaipbs (en)

Jan 23 (Reuters) – Families have stopped children playing outside as Tonga struggles to deal with ash and the psychological fallout of last week’s volcanic eruption and tsunami, aid workers and residents said. Communication with the outside world remained difficult on Sunday, with few internet....

Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption and tsunami

2022-01-23T08:53+0100brecorder (en)

Families have stopped children playing outside as Tonga struggles to deal with ash and the psychological fallout of last week's volcanic eruption and tsunami, aid workers and residents said. Communication with the outside world remained difficult on Sunday, with few internet services, and outlying islands still cut off from the phone service.

Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption and tsunami

2022-01-23T08:44+0100reuters (en)

Communication with the outside world remained difficult on Sunday, with few internet services, and outlying islands still cut off from the phone service. The Red Cross said it was providing not only tents, food, water and toilets to 173 households on Tonga’s main island, but also comfort.

Tonga struggles with ash, psychological trauma after eruption and tsunami

2022-01-23T08:42+01004-traders (en)

Communication with the outside world remained difficult on Sunday, with few internet services, and outlying islands still cut off from the phone service. The Red Cross said it was providing not only tents, food, water and toilets to 173 households on Tonga's main island, but also comfort.

WORLD Australia delivers water, telecommunications aid to Tonga

2022-01-23T08:40+0100hurriyetdailynews (en)

Australia delivers water, telecommunications aid to Tonga CANBERRA Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment landed in Tonga on Saturday, as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater class='cf'> Planes from other....

85 per cent of Tonga's population impacted by eruption

2022-01-23T08:26+0100tvnz (en)

Almost 85 per cent of the country's population of about 105,000 people has been affected by last weekend's volcanic eruption and tsunami, the Tongan government said. Volcanic ash covers rooftops on Nomuka Island, a small island with a population of fewer than 500 people.

Philippines: Magnitude-5.1 offshore earthquake occurs off southeastern Mindanao at around 14:23 Jan. 23

2022-01-23T08:24+0100garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-5.1 offshore earthquake occurred in the Philippine Sea off southeastern Mindanao at around 14:23 Jan. 23. The epicenter was about 168 km (104 miles) east of Davao City. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and weak-to-light shaking was probably felt throughout southeastern Caraga and Davao regions.

Terremoto in Campania oggi, 22 gennaio 2022, scossa M 3.1 in provincia Salerno - Dati Ingv

2022-01-23T07:26+0100247libero (it)

Terremoto in Campania oggi, 22 gennaio 2022, scossa M 3.1 in provincia di Salerno. L’ Istituto nazionale di geofisica e vulcanologia ha registrato una scossa di terremoto di magnitudo 3.1 in Campania alle ore 6:46 di oggi, sabato 22 gennaio 2022. Epicentro a Sapri, in provincia di Salerno, ipocentro a 304 chilometri di profondità.

Coolant Used to Support Fukushima's Ice Wall Leaks, Operator Says

2022-01-23T06:59+0100urdupoint (en)

TOKYO (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 23rd January, 2022) Around 4 tons of liquid coolant solution used to maintain the frozen wall surrounding reactor buildings at (TEPCO). Levels of the calcium chloride solution stored at minus 30 degrees Celsius in four tanks dropped in two of the tanks on January....

Tongan eruption: 85% of the population impacted - government

2022-01-23T05:52+0100rnzi (en)

Almost 85 percent of the country's population of about 105,000 people has been affected by last weekend's volcanic eruption and tsunami, the Tongan government said. It shared more details about the impact of the twin disasters in a statement. The death toll remains at three: those killed were Telai....

Tongan eruption: 85% of the population impacted - government

2022-01-23T05:47+0100newsnow-co-uk (en)

Almost 85 percent of the country's population of about 105,000 people has been affected by last weekend's volcanic eruption and tsunami, the Tongan government said. It shared more details about the impact of the twin disasters in a statement. The death toll remains at three: those killed were Telai....

Tongan eruption: 85% of the population impacted - government

2022-01-23T05:42+0100radionz (en)

Almost 85 percent of the country's population of about 105,000 people has been affected by last weekend's volcanic eruption and tsunami, the Tongan government said. It shared more details about the impact of the twin disasters in a statement. The death toll remains at three: those killed were Telai....

Need for more tsunami awareness

2022-01-23T05:28+0100fijitimes (en)

iTaukei Trust Fund Board chief executive officer Aisake Taito, standing fourth from left, Fiji Council of Social Services executive director Vani Catanasiga, standing fifth from left, and officials at the TTFB office in Nasese, Suva, on Friday. Picture: ARIETA VAKASUKAWAQA.

Tongan eruption: 85% of the population impacted - government

2022-01-23T05:15+0100rnz-co-nz (en)

Almost 85 percent of the country's population of about 105,000 people has been affected by last weekend's volcanic eruption and tsunami, the Tongan government said. It shared more details about the impact of the twin disasters in a statement. The death toll remains at three: those killed were Telai....

Tonga a week on from devastating eruption

2022-01-23T04:42+0100newsnow-co-uk (en)

A week on from a huge volcanic eruption and tsunami in Tonga, the names of two victims have been officially released, while some telecommunications have also been restored. Tongan woman Lataimaumi Lauaki​, 49, was one of the three people killed following the eruption of the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai volcano on Saturday.

Tonga gets some communication links restored, a week on from the devastating eruption and tsunami

2022-01-23T04:37+0100Stuff (en)

A week on from a huge volcanic eruption and tsunami in Tonga, the names of two victims have been officially released, while some telecommunications have also been restored. Tongan woman Lataimaumi Lauaki​, 49, was one of the three people killed following the eruption of the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai volcano on Saturday.

South Pacific

2022-01-23T04:33+0100palestinewater (en)

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Tonga volcanic eruption was larger than the biggest nuclear detonation - Deseret News

2022-01-23T03:31+0100google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

In this satellite image taken by Himawari-8, a Japanese weather satellite, and released by the agency, shows an undersea volcano eruption near the Pacific nation of Tonga Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. An undersea volcano erupted in spectacular fashion near Tonga on Saturday, sending large waves crashing....

MIL-OSI USA: Case Announces Additional $2.5 Million To Aid Tonga In The Aftermath Of...

2022-01-23T03:22+0100foreignaffairs-nz (en)

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Ed Case (Hawai‘i – District 1) (Honolulu, HI) – Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) today announced that the U.S. State Department’s Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing an additional $2.

Tonga volcano: Plume reached half-way to space

2022-01-23T02:17+0100yahoo-sg (en)

Dr Simon Proud, from RAL Space , said these were "unheard-of altitudes" for a volcanic plume. The most powerful eruption in the second half of the 20th Century came from Mount Pinatubo in 1991. Its plume is thought to have climbed to roughly 40km. However, it's possible today's more accurate....

Tonga tsunami: man survived 27 hours at sea (video)

2022-01-23T01:45+0100archyde (en)

Lisala Folau has lost his homeland. The 57-year-old lived on the small island of Atata, which belongs to the island nation of Tonga. On Saturday, however, the underwater volcano erupted, and a huge tsunami wave rolled over the island, wiping out everything in its path. Folau was washed out to sea.

Tonga volcanic eruption was larger than the biggest nuclear detonation - Deseret News

2022-01-23T01:38+0100google-top-stories (en)

In this satellite image taken by Himawari-8, a Japanese weather satellite, and released by the agency, shows an undersea volcano eruption near the Pacific nation of Tonga Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. An undersea volcano erupted in spectacular fashion near Tonga on Saturday, sending large waves crashing....

Australia, New Zealand, Japan deliver water, supplies and telecommunications aid to Tonga Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment landed in Tonga on Saturday, as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami.

2022-01-23T01:37+0100ksl (en)

Estimated read time: 2-3 minutes. CANBERRA, Australia — Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment landed in Tonga on Saturday, as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami.

Vunipolas and Fekitoa in rush to get help for Tonga

2022-01-23T01:25+0100thetimes (en)

It has taken a week but Mako and Billy Vunipola, the England and Saracens internationals, have finally heard that their 81-year-old grandmother Lute is safe but she has been forced out of the family village by the damage caused by the volcanic explosion and resulting tsunami on Tonga.

Vunipolas and Fekitoa in rush to get help for Tonga

2022-01-23T01:22+0100thesundaytimes (en)

It has taken a week but Mako and Billy Vunipola, the England and Saracens internationals, have finally heard that their 81-year-old grandmother Lute is safe but she has been forced out of the family village by the damage caused by the volcanic explosion and resulting tsunami on Tonga.

CARICOM sends message of condolence to Tsunami-hit Tonga

2022-01-23T00:28+0100searchlight (en)

The Caribbean Community CARICOM has expressed ‘heartfelt sorrow’ at the tragic loss of life from the recent tsunami in Tonga. CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett shared the Community’s concern in a message of condolence to the Prime Minister of Tonga, H.E.

Roundup: After Tonga, Italians eager to better know about submarine volcanoes in own backyard

2022-01-23T00:13+0100xinhuanet-english (en)

by Alessandra Cardone. ROME, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- After the massive eruption near the island of Tonga last week, Italian media for days run headlines and in-depth articles, and talk shows focused on one same topic: volcanoes. They meant to report about the real dimension and aftermath of the....

Alfred Sant MEP Project duration

2022-01-23T00:02+0100MaltaIndipendent (en)

I used to believe that a most useful condition that could be placed on a construction project (big or small, public or private) when the necessary permits are being issued would be that the project is concluded by a certain date. This would be even more important if the project creates....

ASDF plane carrying water arrives in disaster-hit Tonga

2022-01-22T23:04+0100japantoday (en)

A C-130 transport plane dispatched by Japan's Air Self-Defense Force carrying drinking water arrived in Tonga on Saturday after an undersea volcanic eruption and a tsunami hit the Pacific islands nation last weekend. The plane left the Komaki air base in central Japan on Thursday with potable water....

Oil spill devastates Peru after explosion in Tonga causes tsunami

2022-01-22T22:37+0100usaToday (en)

Don't have an account? Create account Oil spill pollutes 21 beaches in Peru after eruption in Tonga causes....

What causes a tsunami? An ocean scientist explains the physics of these destructive waves

2022-01-22T22:32+0100buffalonews (en)

As word of the eruption spread, government agencies on surrounding islands and in places as far away as New Zealand, Japan and even the U.S. West Coast issued tsunami warnings. Only about 12 hours after the initial eruption, tsunami waves a few feet tall hit California shorelines – more than 5,000 miles away from the eruption.

Drinking water tops list of needs in Tonga as aid arrives following tsunami

2022-01-22T22:32+0100newsnow-co-uk (en)

Tonga is in need of clean drinking water following a devastating tsunami caused by an underwater volcanic eruption. AP. Clean drinking water remains the priority for residents of Tonga, a week after an underwater volcanic eruption followed by a tsunami devastated the remote South Pacific island nation.

Flights carrying food, water and medical supplies land in Tonga

2022-01-22T22:20+0100irishtimes (en)

Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment have landed in Tonga as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami. Zed Seselja, Australian minister for international development and the Pacific,....

What causes a tsunami? An ocean scientist explains the physics of these destructive waves

2022-01-22T22:09+0100wacotrib (en)

As word of the eruption spread, government agencies on surrounding islands and in places as far away as New Zealand, Japan and even the U.S. West Coast issued tsunami warnings. Only about 12 hours after the initial eruption, tsunami waves a few feet tall hit California shorelines – more than 5,000 miles away from the eruption.

After Tonga, Italians eager to better know about submarine volcanoes in own backyard

2022-01-22T21:30+0100xinhuanet-english (en)

Photo taken on March 31, 2021 shows the Mount Etna volcano during the eruption in Sicily, Italy. (Str/Xinhua) "The Italian situation therefore is normal, we could say ... yet, our hope is to be able to carry out as many oceanographic campaigns as possible, in order to collect data over the time that....

After volcanic eruption, Tonga faces long road to recovery 22.01.2022 | 02:04 mins. After the first aid flights reached Tonga with more en route, the remote Pacific island nation, home to about 100,000 people, grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami.

2022-01-22T21:26+0100deutschewelle-en (en)

DW News After volcanic eruption, Tonga faces long road to recovery. After the first aid flights reached Tonga with more en route, the remote Pacific island nation, home to about 100,000 people, grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami.

Australia delivers water, telecommunications aid to Tonga

2022-01-22T21:26+0100stripes (en)

CANBERRA, Australia — Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment landed in Tonga on Saturday, as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami. Planes from other nations, including New Zealand....

Drinking water tops list of needs in Tonga as aid arrives following tsunami

2022-01-22T21:17+0100nypost (en)

Tonga is in need of clean drinking water following a devastating tsunami caused by an underwater volcanic eruption. AP. Clean drinking water remains the priority for residents of Tonga, a week after an underwater volcanic eruption followed by a tsunami devastated the remote South Pacific island nation.

Tonga is facing a long road to recovery 22.01.2022 | 02:04 mins. After the first aid flights reached Tonga with more en route, the remote Pacific island nation, home to around 100,000 people, grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami.

2022-01-22T20:55+0100deutschewelle-en (en)

DW News Tonga is facing a long road to recovery. After the first aid flights reached Tonga with more en route, the remote Pacific island nation, home to around 100,000 people, grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami.

Roundup: After Tonga, Italians eager to better know about submarine volcanoes in own backyard

2022-01-22T20:04+0100china.org.cn (en)

by Alessandra Cardone. ROME, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- After the massive eruption near the island of Tonga last week, Italian media for days run headlines and in-depth articles, and talk shows focused on one same topic: volcanoes. They meant to report about the real dimension and aftermath of the....

Australia delivers water, telecommunications aid to Tonga

2022-01-22T19:40+0100ahram-EN (en)

Planes from other nations, including New Zealand and Japan, have also brought sorely needed aid to the Tongan people, said Zed Seselja, Australian minister for international development and the Pacific. The first such aid arrived Thursday, after the main airport runway was cleared of ash spewed when....

HMNZS Canterbury sets sail for Tonga with aid onboard

2022-01-22T19:14+0100rnz-co-nz (en)

A second New Zealand Air Force Hercules has delivered aid to Fua'amotu International Airport to help with the ongoing impacts of a violent volcanic eruption and tsunami. Three ships have been deployed to assist with the aid effort with the HMNZS Canterbury the latest to set sail for Tonga overnight.

Australia delivers water, telecommunications aid to Tonga

2022-01-22T18:54+0100tvnz (en)

Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment landed in Tonga on Saturday, as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami. The Pacific kingdom is still largely cut off.

Australia and New Zealand deliver aid to Tonga after volcano eruption

2022-01-22T18:47+0100newsnow-co-uk (en)

Satellite images from Maxar Technologies show Nomuka in the Tonga island group on Aug. 17, 2020, L, and Jan. 20, 2022, R, showing the damage after the Jan. 15 eruption. Copyright Satellite image ©2022 Maxar Technologies via AP Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and....

In Tonga: An overwhelming sense of relief at the low death toll

2022-01-22T18:45+0100samoanews (en)

Auckland, NEW ZEALAND — There is an overwhelming sense relief in Tonga with people thankful the death toll is low following last Saturday's volcanic eruption and tsunami. A journalist in Nuku'alofa, Pesi Fonua, has described the event as apocalyptic. He is the father of RNZ Pacific reporter Finau....

Australia delivers water, telecommunications aid to Tonga

2022-01-22T18:33+0100cbs17 (en)

This combination of this satellite images provided by Maxar Technologies shows an overview of Nomuka in the Tonga island group on Aug. 17, 2020, left, and Jan. 20, 2022, right, showing the damage after the Jan. 15 eruption. (Satellite image ©2022 Maxar Technologies via AP) CANBERRA, Australia (AP)....

HMNZS Canterbury sets sail for Tonga with aid onboard

2022-01-22T18:33+0100rnzi (en)

A second New Zealand Air Force Hercules has delivered aid to Fua'amotu International Airport to help with the ongoing impacts of a violent volcanic eruption and tsunami. Three ships have been deployed to assist with the aid effort with the HMNZS Canterbury the latest to set sail for Tonga overnight.

HMNZS Canterbury sets sail for Tonga with aid onboard

2022-01-22T18:26+0100radionz (en)

A second New Zealand Air Force Hercules has delivered aid to Fua'amotu International Airport to help with the ongoing impacts of a violent volcanic eruption and tsunami. Three ships have been deployed to assist with the aid effort with the HMNZS Canterbury the latest to set sail for Tonga overnight.

Australia delivers water, medicine and telecoms aid to tsunami-hit Tonga

2022-01-22T18:25+0100newsandstar (en)

Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment have landed in Tonga as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami. Zed Seselja, Australian minister for international development and the Pacific,....

Australia delivers water, telecommunications aid to Tonga - Associated Press

2022-01-22T18:05+0100google-top-stories (en)

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment landed in Tonga on Saturday, as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami.

Australia delivers water, telecommunications aid to Tonga - Associated Press

2022-01-22T18:03+0100google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment landed in Tonga on Saturday, as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami.

Australia delivers water, medicine and telecoms aid to tsunami-hit Tonga

2022-01-22T18:03+0100oxfordtimes (en)

Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment have landed in Tonga as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami. Zed Seselja, Australian minister for international development and the Pacific,....

2 earthquakes hit Davao Region

2022-01-22T17:59+0100manilatimes (en)

A MAGNITUDE 6.1 earthquake (earlier reported as 6.5 magnitude) hit Davao Occidental on Saturday, but the threat of tsunami was quickly dismissed by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs chief Renato Solidum Jr. told The Manila Times that the latest quake was....

Australia delivers water, medicine and telecoms aid to tsunami-hit Tonga

2022-01-22T17:50+0100southwalesargus (en)

Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment have landed in Tonga as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami. Zed Seselja, Australian minister for international development and the Pacific,....

UN coordinator in Tonga: ‘Resources on the ground are not enough’

2022-01-22T17:40+0100saudigazette (en)

NUKU'ALOFA — As news coverage of the eruption and tsunami that hit Tonga starts to fade away, the United Nations Coordination Specialist in the country has a message to the outside world: Tonga’s people are going to need sustained support responding to a disaster of this scale.

Tonga tsunami: Family survived waves by tying themselves to a tree

2022-01-22T17:21+0100Stuff (en)

Lusiana Kikau clung to a trunk of a tree with her husband, Mosese Tagiveitaua, when tsunami waves hit Fafa Island, 7km away from mainland Tonga. “We had been hearing eruptions all day, small ones, but the two big ones later on which everyone heard, that shook us,” Kikau said.

TONGA TSUNAMI - Tonga picks up the pieces with a steady flow of international aid

2022-01-22T17:17+0100efe (en)

A handout photo made available by the Australian Government Department of Defence (DoD) shows Australian Army Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon vehicles parked at the Port of Brisbane ready to be loaded onto HMAS Adelaide, Queensland, Australia, 20 January 2022. EFE/EPA/CPL ROBERT WHITMORE/ADF HANDOUT.

Tongans vow to rebuild battered homeland

2022-01-22T17:14+0100manilatimes (en)

NUKU'ALOFA: Tongans said they were determined to rebuild their battered homeland in the wake of last week's devastating eruption and tsunami as a massive cleanup continued Saturday in the Pacific kingdom. The powerful eruption of the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai volcano last Saturday triggered a....

Australia delivers food, medical supplies and telecommunications aid to Tonga

2022-01-22T17:13+0100newsnow-co-uk (en)

Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment landed in Tonga on Saturday, as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami. Planes from other nations, including New Zealand and Japan, have also....

Majority of residents affected by volcanic eruption

2022-01-22T17:04+0100archyde (en)

E A week after the massive eruption of a submarine volcano off Tonga in the South Pacific, the magnitude of the fallout is becoming clearer. An estimated 84 percent of the approximately 105,000 residents on all islands were affected by the ash rain and the tsunami, according to a government statement published on Saturday.

Australia delivers food, medical supplies and telecommunications aid to Tonga January 22 Updated

2022-01-22T16:53+0100theglobeandmail (en)

Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment landed in Tonga on Saturday, as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami. Planes from other nations, including New Zealand and Japan, have also....

Australia delivers water, medicine and telecoms aid to tsunami-hit Tonga

2022-01-22T16:52+0100yorkpress (en)

Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment have landed in Tonga as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami. Zed Seselja, Australian minister for international development and the Pacific,....

Ash from the underwater volcanic eruption in Tonga is seen from SPACE

2022-01-22T16:49+0100digitpatrox (en)

An underwater volcano that erupted in Tonga was a ‘huge explosion’ that solely occurs ‘roughly each thousand years’ and was so massive it was seen from area. The explosion triggered a 7.4-magnitude earthquake and despatched tsunami waves crashing into the coast of the Pacific island, leaving it lined in ash and lower off from help.

Tonga volcano eruption: Australia and New Zealand deliver water and telecommunications aid

2022-01-22T16:45+0100euronews-en (en)

Satellite images from Maxar Technologies show Nomuka in the Tonga island group on Aug. 17, 2020, L, and Jan. 20, 2022, R, showing the damage after the Jan. 15 eruption. Copyright Satellite image ©2022 Maxar Technologies via AP Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and....

Australia delivers water, medicine and telecoms aid to tsunami-hit Tonga

2022-01-22T16:22+0100eveningtimes (en)

Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment have landed in Tonga as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami. Zed Seselja, Australian minister for international development and the Pacific,....

Australia delivers water, telecommunications aid to Tonga

2022-01-22T16:03+0100khaleejtimes (en)

Planes from other nations, including New Zealand and Japan, have also brought sorely needed aid to the Tongan people Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment landed in Tonga on Saturday, as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami.

Australia delivers water, medicine and telecoms aid to tsunami-hit Tonga

2022-01-22T16:02+0100theargus (en)

Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment have landed in Tonga as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami. Zed Seselja, Australian minister for international development and the Pacific,....

Australia delivers water, medicine and telecoms aid to tsunami-hit Tonga

2022-01-22T16:00+0100thecourier (en)

Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment have landed in Tonga as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami. Zed Seselja, Australian minister for international development and the Pacific,....

Magnitude 5.0 quake hits Balut Island, Davao Occidental — Phivolcs

2022-01-22T15:56+0100mb-com-ph (en)

Another earthquake measuring 5.0-magnitude hit Balut Island, Sarangani town, Davao Occidental province on Saturday evening, Jan. 22, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Based on its earthquake bulletin, Phivolcs said the tremor occurred at around 9:49 p.m.

Australia delivers water, telecommunications aid to Tonga

2022-01-22T15:47+0100wftv (en)

Tonga Volcano Eruption This combination of this satellite images provided by Maxar Technologies shows an overview of Nomuka in the Tonga island group on Aug. 17, 2020, left, and Jan. 20, 2022, right, showing the damage after the Jan. 15 eruption. (Satellite image ©2022 Maxar Technologies via AP)....

Australia delivers water, medicine and telecoms aid to tsunami-hit Tonga

2022-01-22T15:38+0100newsnow-co-uk (en)

Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment have landed in Tonga as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami. Zed Seselja, Australian minister for international development and the Pacific,....

Australia delivers water, telecommunications aid to Tonga

2022-01-22T15:33+0100apnews (en)

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment landed in Tonga on Saturday, as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami.

Australia delivers water, telecommunications aid to Tonga

2022-01-22T15:24+0100startribune (en)

Planes from other nations, including New Zealand and Japan, have also brought sorely needed aid to the Tongan people, said Zed Seselja, Australian minister for international development and the Pacific. The first such aid arrived Thursday, after the main airport runway was cleared of ash spewed when....

Australia delivers water, telecommunications aid to Tonga

2022-01-22T15:22+0100news-yahoo (en)

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment landed in Tonga on Saturday, as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami.

Australia delivers water, medicine and telecoms aid to tsunami-hit Tonga

2022-01-22T15:21+0100eveningtelegraph (en)

Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment have landed in Tonga as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami. Zed Seselja, Australian minister for international development and the Pacific,....

Australia delivers water, medicine and telecoms aid to tsunami-hit Tonga

2022-01-22T15:21+0100independent-ie (en)

Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment have landed in Tonga as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami. Z ed Seselja, Australian minister for international development and the Pacific,....

Australia delivers water, telecommunications aid to Tonga

2022-01-22T15:19+0100thewall (en)

CANBERRA, Australia — Three flights from Australia carrying meals, water, medical provides and telecommunications gear landed in Tonga on Saturday, because the Pacific nation continues to grapple with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami.

Australia delivers water, medicine and telecoms aid to tsunami-hit Tonga Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment have landed in Tonga as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami.

2022-01-22T15:17+0100irishexaminer (en)

Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment have landed in Tonga as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami. Zed Seselja, Australian minister for international development and the Pacific,....

Australia delivers water, telecommunications aid to Tonga

2022-01-22T15:12+0100news4jax (en)

CANBERRA – Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment landed in Tonga on Saturday, as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami. Planes from other nations, including New Zealand and Japan,....

Australia delivers water, medicine and telecoms aid to tsunami-hit Tonga

2022-01-22T15:07+0100yourlocalguardian (en)

Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment have landed in Tonga as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami. Zed Seselja, Australian minister for international development and the Pacific,....

Australia delivers water, telecommunications aid to Tonga

2022-01-22T15:03+0100clickondetroit (en)

CANBERRA – Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment landed in Tonga on Saturday, as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami. Planes from other nations, including New Zealand and Japan,....

Australia delivers water, medicine and telecoms aid to tsunami-hit Tonga

2022-01-22T15:02+0100impartialreporter (en)

Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment have landed in Tonga as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami. Zed Seselja, Australian minister for international development and the Pacific,....

Australia delivers water, medicine and telecoms aid to tsunami-hit Tonga

2022-01-22T15:00+0100breakingnews-ie (en)

Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment have landed in Tonga as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami. Zed Seselja, Australian minister for international development and the Pacific,....

Australia delivers water, medicine and telecoms aid to tsunami-hit Tonga

2022-01-22T15:00+0100pressandjournal (en)

Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment have landed in Tonga as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami. Zed Seselja, Australian minister for international development and the Pacific,....

Australia delivers water, medicine and telecoms aid to tsunami-hit Tonga

2022-01-22T14:58+0100chesterfirst (en)

Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment have landed in Tonga as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami. Zed Seselja, Australian minister for international development and the Pacific,....

Australia delivers water, medicine and telecoms aid to tsunami-hit Tonga

2022-01-22T14:57+0100dailyecho (en)

Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment have landed in Tonga as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami. Zed Seselja, Australian minister for international development and the Pacific,....

Australia delivers water, medicine and telecoms aid to tsunami-hit Tonga

2022-01-22T14:54+0100belfasttelegraph (en)

Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment have landed in Tonga as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami. Z ed Seselja, Australian minister for international development and the Pacific,....

Australia delivers water, telecommunications aid to Tonga

2022-01-22T14:30+0100sfgate (en)

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment landed in Tonga on Saturday, as the Pacific nation grapples with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami.

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes Unalaska, Alaska

2022-01-22T13:46+0100digitpatrox (en)

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck south of Unalaska in Alaska, a serious fishing port with 4,700 full-time residents, on Friday, the Alaska Earthquake Middle on the College of Alaska Fairbanks stated, Pattern experiences close to Reuters. The quake struck at 8:17 p.m. (0517 GMT on Saturday), the middle stated.

Ash from Tonga’s underwater volcanic eruption seen from space

2022-01-22T13:10+0100eminetra (en)

In the United States, waves over four feet were recorded on the California coast on Saturday, and tsunami-affected waves were recorded along the coast. Oregon , Washington, British Columbia, Canada, and Astronaut Baron headed to the cupola “open the window” on Sunday to see the effects of the....

Magnitude 6 quake strikes Talaud Islands, Indonesia- GFZ (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6 struck the Talaud Islands in Indonesia on Saturday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said... 1h ago

2022-01-22T12:51+0100wsau (en)

(Reuters) – An earthquake of magnitude 6 struck the Talaud Islands in Indonesia on Saturday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake was at a depth of 24 km (15 miles), GFZ said. (Reporting by Juby Babu in Bengaluru; Editing by Gareth Jones) ....

Thais warned of possible aftershocks in Japan’s earthquake area

2022-01-22T12:45+0100pattayamail (en)

Thai nationals living in the area of the Japanese earthquake are warned to be on alert for possible aftershocks. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has disclosed information concerning a recent magnitude 6.4 earthquake that occurred on Saturday (22 Jan) in Miyazaki and Oita prefectures on the island of Kyushu in southwestern Japan.

Tonga volcanic eruption felt 10,000 miles away in Sussex

2022-01-22T12:34+0100chichester (en)

But the weather kiosk, on the seafront in Hastings just to the west of the pier, recorded ‘blips’ in air pressure after an underwater volcano erupted on Saturday, sending a tsunami towards the Pacific island nation. The kiosk houses a clockwork barograph, which records air pressure.

Australia delivers water, telecommunications aid to Tonga

2022-01-22T12:29+0100HonululuAdvertiser (en)

CANBERRA, Australia >> Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment landed in Tonga today, as the Pacific nation continues to grapple with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami.

6.4-magnitude quake jolts Japan, no tsunami warning issued

2022-01-22T12:29+0100business-standard (en)

The quake logged five upper in some parts of Oita prefecture on the Japanese seismic intensity scale which peaks at seven. The local police reported about 15 seconds of shaking during the earthquake and are now confirming the situation of damage. So far no tsunami warning has been issued. --IANS.

Japan's ASDF plane carrying water arrives in disaster-hit Tonga

2022-01-22T12:24+0100kyodonews (en)

A C-130 transport plane dispatched by Japan's Air Self-Defense Force carrying drinking water arrived in Tonga on Saturday after an undersea volcanic eruption and a tsunami hit the Pacific islands nation last weekend. The plane left the Komaki air base in central Japan on Thursday with potable water....

Mitigation efforts after Banten quake

2022-01-22T12:15+0100antaranews-en (en)

According to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the 6.6-magnitude earthquake which struck Banten, West Java, at 16.05 p.m. local area on January 14, 2022, had the potential to cause damage. However, it did not trigger a tsunami.

Magnitude 6 quake strikes Talaud Islands, Indonesia- GFZ (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6 struck the Talaud Islands in Indonesia on Saturday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said... 29m ago

2022-01-22T11:46+0100kelo (en)

(Reuters) – An earthquake of magnitude 6 struck the Talaud Islands in Indonesia on Saturday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake was at a depth of 24 km (15 miles), GFZ said. (Reporting by Juby Babu in Bengaluru; Editing by Gareth....

Earthquake of magnitude 6 strikes Talaud Islands, Indonesia

2022-01-22T11:45+0100livemint (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 6 struck the Talaud Islands in Indonesia on Saturday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake was at a depth of 24 km (15 miles), GFZ said. This story has been published from a wire agency feed without modifications to the text. Only the headline has been changed.

Japan quake, tsunami death toll put at 8,133 with 12,272 missing

2022-01-22T11:43+0100dawn (en)

TOKYO: The official death toll from Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami has risen to 8,133 with 12,272 still missing, Kyodo news agency said, citing the police. Police earlier said they feared more than 15,000 people had died in one prefecture alone, Miyagi, in the March 11 disaster.

Tongans determined to rebuild battered homeland after eruption

2022-01-22T11:42+0100hurriyetdailynews (en)

TONGA Tongans said they were determined to rebuild their battered homeland in the wake of last week’s devastating eruption and tsunami as a massive clean up continued Saturday in the Pacific kingdom. class='cf'> The powerful eruption of the Hunga- Tonga -Hunga-Ha’apai volcano last Saturday....

Fifty-one #Fijian Military Personnel Flew out to #Australia's Brisbane on Saturday for a ... - Latest Tweet by IANS India

2022-01-22T11:28+0100latestly (en)

The latest Tweet by IANS India states, 'Fifty-one #Fijian military personnel flew out to #Australia's Brisbane on Saturday for a co-deployment mission to #Tonga which was hit by the massive volcanic eruptions and a subsequent tsunami last weekend. Photo: IANS ' Fifty-one military personnel flew out....

What makes tsunami so dangerous

2022-01-22T10:37+0100vestnikkavkaza (en)

On Jan. 15, 2022, the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano in Tonga erupted, sending a tsunami racing across the Pacific Ocean in all directions. As word of the eruption spread, government agencies on surrounding islands and in places as far away as New Zealand, Japan and even the U.S. West Coast issued tsunami warnings, writes.

Africa: What Causes a Tsunami? an Ocean Scientist Explains the Physics of These Destructive Waves

2022-01-22T10:34+0100allafrica (en)

On Jan. 15, 2022, the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano in Tonga erupted, sending a tsunami racing across the Pacific Ocean in all directions. As word of the eruption spread, government agencies on surrounding islands and in places as far away as New Zealand, Japan and even the U.S. West Coast issued tsunami warnings.

Australia delivers water, telecommunications aid to Tonga

2022-01-22T10:33+0100taiwannews (en)

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment landed in Tonga on Saturday, as the Pacific nation continues to grapple with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami.

Over 10 injured as M6.6 quake hits southwestern, western Japan

2022-01-22T10:28+0100azertag (en)

Baku, January 22, AZERTAC An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 rattled southwestern and western Japan early Saturday, leaving more than 10 injured amid strong shaking but no tsunami waves were triggered, the weather agency and local authorities said, according to Kyodo News.

Tonga Tsunami Brought Catastrophe to 3 Tiny Islands – The New York Times

2022-01-22T10:19+0100todayheadline (en)

Tonga, the Pacific nation that was struck by a powerful tsunami last weekend, consists of about 170 islands, some tiny, stretching out across 270,000 square miles, an area roughly the size of Texas. The vast majority are uninhabited. Seventy percent of Tonga’s roughly 100,000 people live on the....

Tonga Tsunami Brought Catastrophe to 3 Tiny Islands

2022-01-22T10:05+0100dailymaverick (en)

Tonga, the Pacific nation that was struck by a powerful tsunami last weekend, consists of about 170 islands, some tiny, stretching out across 270,000 square miles, an area roughly the size of Texas. The vast majority are uninhabited. Seventy percent of Tonga’s roughly 100,000 people live on the....

Australia delivers water, telecommunications aid to Tonga

2022-01-22T10:00+0100whig (en)

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment landed in Tonga on Saturday, as the Pacific nation continues to grapple with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami.

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes Unalaska, Alaska

2022-01-22T09:57+0100trendnews-az (en)

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck south of Unalaska in Alaska, a major fishing port with 4,700 full-time residents, on Friday, the Alaska Earthquake Center at the University of Alaska Fairbanks said, The quake struck at 8:17 p.m. (0517 GMT on Saturday), the center said. The United States Geological Survey (USGS), which registered the quake at 6.

Southern Japan Earthquake Injures 13, No Tsunami Warning - Latest Tweet by Reuters

2022-01-22T09:56+0100latestly (en)

The latest Tweet by Reuters states, 'Southern Japan earthquake injures 13, no tsunami warning ...' Southern Japan earthquake injures 13, no tsunami warning Reuters (@Reuters) January 22, 2022 (SocialLY brings you all the latest breaking news, viral trends and information from social media world, including Twitter, Instagram and Youtube.

An #earthquake Measuring 6.4 on the Richter Scale Struck off #Japan's #Oita Prefecture on ... - Latest Tweet by IANS India

2022-01-22T09:56+0100latestly (en)

The latest Tweet by IANS India states, 'An #earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale struck off #Japan's #Oita Prefecture on Saturday, authorities said, adding no tsunami warning was issued.' An #earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale struck off 's #Oita Prefecture on Saturday, authorities said, adding no tsunami warning was issued.

Terremoto in Campania oggi, 22 gennaio 2022, scossa M 3.1 in provincia di Salerno - Dati Ingv

2022-01-22T09:56+0100247libero (it)

Terremoto in Campania oggi, 22 gennaio 2022, scossa M 3.1 in provincia di Salerno. L’ Istituto nazionale di geofisica e vulcanologia ha registrato una scossa di terremoto di magnitudo 3.1 in Campania alle ore 6:46 di oggi, sabato 22 gennaio 2022. Epicentro a Sapri, in provincia di Salerno, ipocentro a 304 chilometri di profondità.

World News | Over 10 People Injured in 6.4 Magnitude Earthquake in Japan

2022-01-22T09:55+0100latestly (en)

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Over 10 people were injured as a result of a powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake that hit southwestern and western Japan, media reported on Saturday. Tokyo [Japan], January 22 (ANI/Sputnik): Over 10 people were injured as a result of a powerful 6.

Magnitude 6.5 quake rattles Philippines

2022-01-22T09:53+0100uniindia (en)

Manila, Jan 22 (UNI/Xinhua) An offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 struck Davao Occidental province in Philippines on Saturday, the country's Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The institute said the quake hit at a depth of 66 km, about 234 km southeast of Balut Island in Sarangani town.

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes Alaska

2022-01-22T09:53+0100uniindia (en)

Washington, Jan 22 (UNI/Sputnik) A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the US state of Alaska, where the major fishing port is located, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported on Saturday. The earthquake was registered at 8:17 pm local time (05:17 GMT) on Friday.

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes near Philippines coast

2022-01-22T09:53+0100uniindia (en)

Manila, Jan 22 (UNI/Sputnik) A 6.0 magnitude earthquake was registered on Saturday near the coast of the Philippines, the US Geological Survey said. The tremor was recorded at 02:26 GMT, 231 kilometers (143 miles) southeast of the Sarangani Province that lies on the island of Mindanao. The epicenter was located at a depth of 24 kilometers.

Over 10 injured as M6.6 quake hits southwestern, western Japan

2022-01-22T09:37+0100news-az (en)

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 rattled southwestern and western Japan early Saturday, leaving more than 10 injured amid strong shaking but no tsunami waves were triggered, the weather agency and local authorities said, reports citing Kyodo News.

Over 10 people injured in 6.4 magnitude earthquake in Japan

2022-01-22T09:33+0100aninews (en)

Tokyo [ Japan ], January 22 (ANI/Sputnik): Over 10 people were injured as a result of a powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake that hit southwestern and western , media reported on Saturday. The earthquake occurred at around 1:08 a.m. on Saturday (about 16:08 GMT on Friday) near the island of Kyushu ,....

Australia delivers water, telecommunications aid to Tonga

2022-01-22T09:28+0100ABCnews (en)

CANBERRA, Australia -- Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment landed in Tonga on Saturday, as the Pacific nation continues to grapple with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami.

Australia delivers water, telecommunications aid to Tonga

2022-01-22T09:27+0100ChinaPost (en)

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment landed in Tonga on Saturday, as the Pacific nation continues to grapple with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami.

Australia delivers water, telecommunications aid to Tonga

2022-01-22T09:19+0100sandiegouniontribune (en)

CANBERRA, Australia — Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment landed in Tonga on Saturday, as the Pacific nation continues to grapple with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami.

Tonga-volcano newseries

2022-01-22T09:18+0100nampa (en)

'Proud' Tongans determined to rebuild battered homeland after eruption ATTENTION - ADDS Japanese aid delivery /// Nuku'alofa, Tonga, Jan 22, 2022 (AFP) - Tongans said they were determined to rebuild their battered homeland in the wake of last week's devastating eruption and tsunami as a massive clean up continued Saturday in the Pacific kingdom.

Australia delivers water, telecommunications aid to Tonga

2022-01-22T09:16+0100TorontoStar (en)

This copy is for your personal non-commercial use only. To order presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution to colleagues, clients or customers, or inquire about permissions/licensing, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com This combination of this satellite images....

Shallow M6.0 earthquake hits Kepulauan Talaud, Indonesia

2022-01-22T09:12+0100watchers (en)

The epicenter was located about 233 km (148 miles) SE of Sarangani, Philippines, and 264 km (164 miles) NW of Tobelo, Indonesia . There are about 210 000 people living within 100 km (62 miles). 5 000 people are estimated to have felt strong shaking and 90 000 moderate. The USGS issued a Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses.

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes Unalaska, Alaska

2022-01-22T09:11+0100saltwire (en)

(Reuters) - A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck south of Unalaska in Alaska, a major fishing port with 4,700 full-time residents, on Friday, the Alaska Earthquake Center at the University of Alaska Fairbanks said. The quake struck at 8:17 p.m. (0517 GMT on Saturday), the center said.

Australia delivers water, telecommunications aid to Tonga

2022-01-22T09:11+0100independent-UK (en)

Three flights from Australia carrying food, water, medical supplies and telecommunications equipment landed in Tonga on Saturday, as the Pacific nation continues to grapple with the aftermath of an underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami. Planes from other nations, including and Japan have also....

Terremoto oggi Indonesia M 6.1/ Ingv ultime notizie, scossa anche a Salerno

2022-01-22T08:58+0100ilsussidiario (it)

Una forte scossa di terremoto è stata registrata nella giornata di oggi, sabato 22 gennaio 2022, in Indonesia . Come segnalato dal portale dell’Ingv , l’Istituto nazionale di geofisica e vulcanologia, si è trattato di un movimento tellurico di magnitudo 6.1 gradi sulla scala Richter, localizzato precisamente presso le Isole Talaud , in mare aperto.

US: Magnitude-6.2 offshore earthquake occurs off Fox Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska, 20:17 Jan. 21

2022-01-22T08:52+0100garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-6.2 offshore earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean off the Fox Islands in Alaska at around 20:17 Jan. 21. The epicenter was about 64 km (40 miles) south-southwest of Unalaska. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 42 km (26 miles), and moderate shaking was probably felt throughout the Fox Islands.

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes Unalaska, Alaska 31m ago

2022-01-22T08:52+0100wsau (en)

(Reuters) – A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck south of Unalaska in Alaska, a major fishing port with 4,700 full-time residents, on Friday, the Alaska Earthquake Center at the University of Alaska Fairbanks said. The quake struck at 8:17 p.m. (0517 GMT on Saturday), the center said.

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes Unalaska, Alaska (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck south of Unalaska in Alaska, a major fishing port with 4,700 full-time residents, on Friday, the Alaska ... 23m ago

2022-01-22T08:44+0100kelo (en)

(Reuters) – A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck south of Unalaska in Alaska, a major fishing port with 4,700 full-time residents, on Friday, the Alaska Earthquake Center at the University of Alaska Fairbanks said. The quake struck at 8:17 p.m. (0517 GMT on Saturday), the center said.

Emergency Assistance Activity for the Damage Caused by Volcanic Eruption and Tsunami Disaster in the Kingdom of Tonga (January 22, 2022)

2022-01-22T08:41+0100reliefWeb (en)

Today, January 22, one Japanese Self-Defense Forces C-130 aircraft arrived at Fuaʻamotu International Airport in Tonga to deliver 3 tons of drinking water as the first batch of emergency relief goods to be provided through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in response to the damage....

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes Unalaska, Alaska

2022-01-22T08:22+01004-traders (en)

(Reuters) - A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck south of Unalaska in Alaska, a major fishing port with 4,700 full-time residents, on Friday, the Alaska Earthquake Center at the University of Alaska Fairbanks said. The quake struck at 8:17 p.m. (0517 GMT on Saturday), the center said.

Magnitude 6.1 quake hits island in Sarangani

2022-01-22T08:11+0100philstar (en)

MANILA, Philippines (Updated 12:13 p.m.) Aftershocks are expected after a magnitude 6.1 quake hit Balut Island in Sarangani on Saturday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported. In an earlier bulletin, Phivolcs said a magnitude 6.5 tremor hit the island and that damage was expected.

Diplomat says Tongan survival story fits with events January 22, 2022

2022-01-22T08:10+0100ajw (en)

WELLINGTON, New Zealand--The incredible story of a retired carpenter who survived overnight in the ocean after the Tonga tsunami swept him out to sea appeared to fit with events at the time, a New Zealand diplomat said Friday. “It’s one of these miracles that happens,” said Acting High Commissioner....

Three tiny islands have borne the brunt of Tonga’s Tsunami

2022-01-22T07:56+0100bdnews24 (en)

The vast majority are uninhabited. Of Tonga’s roughly 100,000 people, 70% live on the biggest island, Tongatapu, a centre for tourism and commerce, while the others are dispersed across about 35 islands — some home to just a few dozen families, appearing on world maps as little more than freckles of land in a seemingly endless sea.

Un séisme s’est produit au large de l’Indonésie AzerTAg.az

2022-01-22T07:54+0100azertag-fr (fr)

Tokyo, 22 janvier, AZERTAC Le 22 janvier, un séisme de magnitude 6 est survenu au large de l’Indonésie, informe l’US Geological Survey. L'épicentre du tremblement de terre a été enregistré à 319 kilomètres au nord-est de Manado, à une profondeur de 24 kilomètres. Aucune alerte au tsunami n’a été émise.

An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 leaves nine injured in Japan

2022-01-22T07:53+0100archyde (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 shook southwestern Japan on Saturday, leaving at least nine injured and without activating the tsunami alert, according to the Japanese authorities. The earthquake took place at 1:08 a.m. local time (4:30 p.m. GMT on Friday) with an epicenter about 40 kilometers deep....

Tsunamis: Top five deadliest tidal waves recorded in modern history | World | News

2022-01-22T07:41+0100digitpatrox (en)

Final Saturday, an underwater volcano erupted close to to the Polynesian Kingdom of Tonga, triggering waves measuring 15m (49ft) in dimension to batter the greater than 170 islands which might be encompassed inside it. The pure catastrophe has left not less than three individuals lifeless and destroyed many communities in its wake.

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake rattles Philippines

2022-01-22T07:37+0100chinadailyhk (en)

MANILA - An offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 struck Davao Occidental province in the southern Philippines on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The institute said the quake, which struck at 10:26 am local time, hit at a depth of 66 km, about....

6.0-magnitude earthquake jolts Philippines

2022-01-22T07:15+0100gulfnews (en)

Manila: An offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 struck the Davao Occidental province in the Philippines on Saturday, authorities said, adding that no tsunami alert was issued. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 10.26 a.m.

Tsunamis: Top five deadliest tidal waves recorded in modern history

2022-01-22T07:10+0100express (en)

4.) The Tohoku earthquake and tsunami - 2011. One of the worst disasters in Japanese history is the earthquake and tsunami that struck the Tohoku region in Japan on March 11, 2011. With a magnitude of 9.0, the earthquake created a series of waves, reaching as high as 132 feet.

National ASDF plane carrying water arrives in disaster-hit Tonga Water supplies in Tonga have been disrupted by volcanic ash and salt water and securing access to safe drinking water is "a critical immediate priority," according to the Red Cross. 13 mins ago

2022-01-22T06:59+0100japantimes (en)

A C-130 transport plane dispatched by the Air Self-Defense Force carrying drinking water arrived in Tonga on Saturday after an undersea volcanic eruption and a tsunami hit the Pacific island nation last weekend. The plane left the Komaki Air Base in central Japan on Thursday with potable water....

6.1-magnitude earthquake rattles Talaud Islands in North Sulawesi

2022-01-22T06:58+0100antaranews-en (en)

Jakarta (ANTARA) - A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit Talaud Islands, North Sulawesi Province, on Saturday, at 9.26 a.m. Western Indonesia n Standard Time (WIB), according to information from the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG). The quake's epicenter was located at 3.67 degrees northern latitude and 126.

‘Proud’ Tongans determined to rebuild battered homeland after eruption

2022-01-22T06:55+0100dailytimesPK (en)

Nuku’alofa: Tongans said they were determined to rebuild their battered homeland in the wake of last week’s devastating eruption and tsunami as a massive clean-up continued Saturday in the Pacific kingdom. The powerful eruption of the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai volcano last Saturday triggered a....

'Proud' Tongans determined to rebuild battered homeland after eruption

2022-01-22T06:53+0100urdupoint (en)

Nuku'alofa, Tonga, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 22nd Jan, 2022 ) :Tongans said they were determined to rebuild their battered homeland in the wake of last week's devastating eruption and tsunami as a massive clean up continued Saturday in the Pacific kingdom.

Three tiny islands have borne the brunt of Tonga's tsunami

2022-01-22T06:43+0100straitstimesSG (en)

NUKU'ALOFA, TONGA (NYTIMES) - Tonga, the Pacific nation that was struck by a powerful tsunami last weekend, consists of about 170 islands, some tiny, stretching across 270,000 square miles (699,000sq km), an area roughly the size of Texas. The vast majority are uninhabited.

6.5-magnitude quake jolts Philippines, no tsunami alert issued

2022-01-22T06:30+0100dtnext (en)

Manila An offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 struck the Davao Occidental province in the Philippines on Saturday, authorities said, adding that no tsunami alert was issued. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 10.26 a.m.

Tonga Tsunami Brought Catastrophe to 3 Tiny Islands - The New York Times

2022-01-22T06:06+0100google-top-stories (en)

Tonga, the Pacific nation that was struck by a powerful tsunami last weekend, consists of about 170 islands, some tiny, stretching out across 270,000 square miles, an area roughly the size of Texas. The vast majority are uninhabited. Seventy percent of Tonga’s roughly 100,000 people live on the....

Tonga Tsunami Brought Catastrophe to 3 Tiny Islands - The New York Times

2022-01-22T05:58+0100google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

Tonga, the Pacific nation that was struck by a powerful tsunami last weekend, consists of about 170 islands, some tiny, stretching out across 270,000 square miles, an area roughly the size of Texas. The vast majority are uninhabited. Seventy percent of Tonga’s roughly 100,000 people live on the....

Magnitude 6.5 quake hits Davao Occidental

2022-01-22T05:56+0100manilatimes (en)

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake hit Davao Occidental on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. Tectonic in origin, the quake took place around 10:26 a.m. some 234 kilometers southeast of Balut Island, Sarangani town, also in the province.

6.5-magnitude quake jolts Philippines, no tsunami alert issued ...

2022-01-22T05:37+0100menafn (en)

Manila, Jan 22 (IANS) An offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 struck the Davao Occidental province in the Philippines on Saturday, authorities said, adding that no tsunami alert was issued. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which struck at 10.26 a.

An Offshore Earthquake with a Preliminary Magnitude of 6.5 Struck the Davao Occidental ... - Latest Tweet by IANS India

2022-01-22T05:19+0100latestly (en)

The latest Tweet by IANS India states, 'An offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 struck the Davao Occidental province in the #Philippines, authorities said, adding that no tsunami alert was issued.' An offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.

Magnitude 6.5 quake hits island in Sarangani

2022-01-22T05:09+0100philstar (en)

MANILA, Philippines Aftershocks and damage are expected after a magnitude 6.5 quake hit Balut Island in Sarangani on Saturday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported. The earthquake struck at 10:26 a.m., 234 kilometers southeast of Balut Island in the municipality of....

Indonesia: Magnitude-6.0 offshore earthquake occurs off North Sulawesi Province at around 10:26 WITA Jan. 22

2022-01-22T04:52+0100garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-6.0 offshore earthquake occurred in the Philippine Sea off North Sulawesi Province, Indonesia , at around 10:26 WITA Jan. 22. The epicenter was about 318 km (197 miles) northeast of Manado. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 23 km (14 miles), and moderate shaking was probably....

Earthquake in Japan | 6.6 magnitude earthquake shakes Japan and leaves nine injured | WORLD

2022-01-22T04:49+0100archyde (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 shook the south-west of Japan , leaving at least nine injured and without activating the tsunami alert, according to the Japanese authorities. The earthquake took place at 1:08 a.m. local time (4:30 p.m. GMT on Friday) with an epicenter about 40 kilometers deep off....

'Proud' Tongans determined to rebuild battered homeland after eruption

2022-01-22T04:49+0100jamaicaobserver (en)

NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga (AFP)— Tongans said they were determined to rebuild their battered homeland in the wake of last week's devastating eruption and tsunami as a massive clean-up continued Saturday in the Pacific kingdom. The powerful eruption of the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai volcano last Saturday....

Tonga Tsunami Brought Catastrophe to 3 Tiny Islands

2022-01-22T04:45+0100nytimes (en)

Tonga, the Pacific nation that was struck by a powerful tsunami last weekend, consists of about 170 islands, some tiny, stretching out across 270,000 square miles, an area roughly the size of Texas. The vast majority are uninhabited. Seventy percent of Tonga’s roughly 100,000 people live on the....

1st LD Writethru: Magnitude 6.5 earthquake rattles Philippines, no tsunami alert issued

2022-01-22T04:42+0100nampa (en)

Contributed by NAMPA / Xinhua. MANILA, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- An offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 struck Davao Occidental province in the southern Philippines on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The institute said the quake, which struck at 10:26 a.

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes Davao Occidental

2022-01-22T04:32+0100rappler (en)

MANILA, Philippines – A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Balut Island in Sarangani town, Davao Occidental, on Saturday, January 22, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said in a bulletin. The earthquake, which was tectonic in origin, struck at a depth of 66 kilometers.

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes offshore Davao Occidental

2022-01-22T04:30+0100gmanews (en)

Published January 22, 2022 11:09am Updated January 22, 2022 11:10am. A magnitude 6.5 earthquake hit offshore Sarangani in Davao Occidental on Saturday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said. The quake occurred at 10:26 a.m., PHIVOLCS said. The tectonic earthquake had its epicenter at 03.

1st LD Writethru: Magnitude 6.5 earthquake rattles Philippines, no tsunami alert issued

2022-01-22T04:30+0100china.org.cn (en)

MANILA, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- An offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 struck Davao Occidental province in the southern Philippines on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The institute said the quake, which struck at 10:26 a.m.

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake rattles Philippines, no tsunami alert issued

2022-01-22T04:26+0100xinhuanet-english (en)

MANILA, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- An offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 struck Davao Occidental province in the southern Philippines on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said. The institute said the quake, which struck at 10:26 a.m.

TERREMOTO INDONESIA, scossa di magnitudo 6 a Mangarang,...

2022-01-22T04:23+01003bmeteo (it)

Scossa di terremoto a Mangarang, Indonesia . Una scossa di terremoto di magnitudo 6, si è verificata alle ore 10:26 (ore 03:26 in Italia) con epicentro nei pressi di Mangarang, Indonesia. La profondità stimata è stata di circa 23.99 Km . Potete monitorare tutte le scosse in Italia e le principali nel....

6.5-magnitude quake hits Balut Island, Davao Occidental — Phivolcs

2022-01-22T04:23+0100mb-com-ph (en)

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) detected a 6.5-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Davao Occidental on Saturday morning, Jan. 22. Based on its earthquake bulletin, Phivolcs said the tremor occurred at around 10:26 a.m.

22 January 2022 - Strong Earthquake in Talaud Islands, Indonesia at 10.26am

2022-01-22T04:20+0100met-my (en)

JABATAN METEOROLOGI MALAYSIA KEMENTERIAN ALAM SEKITAR DAN AIR JALAN SULTAN Telefon : 603-7967 8000 46667 PETALING JAYA Faksimili : 603-7957 8052 SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN E-mel : seismo@met.gov.my MALAYSIA Laman Web : www.met.gov.my JMM/POCGN(O)/BK-23B Our. Ref: JMM.APL15/756/22/07 Jld.

The cow turned over in the early morning of the day… The 6.6 strong earthquake hit Kyushu and netizens were frightened: the house was shaking | International | CTWANT

2022-01-22T04:19+0100archyde (en)

At 1:8 am on the 22nd, a strong earthquake of 6.6 on the Richter scale occurred in the eastern sea area of ​​Miyazaki Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan. The epicenter was located at 32.7 degrees north latitude and 132.1 degrees east longitude. Prefectures and Miyazaki Prefectures felt the quake strongly;....

Overwhelming sense of relief - Tonga newsman

2022-01-22T04:12+0100rnz-co-nz (en)

There is an overwhelming sense relief in Tonga with people thankful the death toll is low following last Saturday's volcanic eruption and tsunami. There is an overwhelming sense relief in Tonga with people thankful the death toll is low following last Saturday's volcanic eruption and tsunami.

Overwhelming sense of relief - Tonga newsman

2022-01-22T04:10+0100radionz (en)

There is an overwhelming sense relief in Tonga with people thankful the death toll is low following last Saturday's volcanic eruption and tsunami. There is an overwhelming sense relief in Tonga with people thankful the death toll is low following last Saturday's volcanic eruption and tsunami.

Overwhelming sense of relief - Tonga newsman

2022-01-22T04:06+0100rnzi (en)

There is an overwhelming sense relief in Tonga with people thankful the death toll is low following last Saturday's volcanic eruption and tsunami. There is an overwhelming sense relief in Tonga with people thankful the death toll is low following last Saturday's volcanic eruption and tsunami.

'Proud' Tongans Determined To Rebuild Battered Homeland After Eruption

2022-01-22T03:53+0100ibtimes (en)

Tongans said they were determined to rebuild their battered homeland in the wake of last week's devastating eruption and tsunami as a massive clean up continued Saturday in the Pacific kingdom. The powerful eruption of the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai volcano last Saturday triggered a tsunami that....

'Proud' Tongans determined to rebuild battered homeland after eruption

2022-01-22T03:44+0100straitstimesSG (en)

NUKU'ALOFA, TONGA (AFP) - Tongans said they were determined to rebuild their battered homeland in the wake of last week's devastating eruption and tsunami as a massive clean up continued Saturday (Jan 22) in the Pacific kingdom. The powerful eruption of the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai volcano last....

'Proud' Tongans Determined To Rebuild Battered Homeland After Eruption

2022-01-22T03:30+0100barrons (en)

Tongans said they were determined to rebuild their battered homeland in the wake of last week's devastating eruption and tsunami as a massive clean up continued Saturday in the Pacific kingdom. The powerful eruption of the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai volcano last Saturday triggered a tsunami that....

22/01/2022 'Proud' Tongans determined to rebuild battered homeland after eruption

2022-01-22T03:26+0100rfi-en (en)

The powerful eruption of the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai volcano last Saturday triggered a tsunami that crashed across the Tongan archipelago, affecting more than 80 percent of the population, according to the United Nations. Tongan journalist Marian Kupu said most locals are adamant on remaining as the huge recovery efforts began.

6.6-M Banten quake lesson on disaster preparedness: BMKG

2022-01-22T03:14+0100antaranews-en (en)

A screenshot of deputy for geophysics at the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency, Suko Prayitno Adi, at a webinar on Friday (January 21, 2022). (ANTARA/Devi Nindy/uyu) The incident is a lesson for us to share our knowledge and readiness on disaster mitigation... Jakarta (ANTARA) - The 6.

‘Proud’ Tongans determined to rebuild battered homeland after eruption

2022-01-22T03:13+0100digitaljournal (en)

Tongans said they were determined to rebuild their battered homeland in the wake of last week’s devastating eruption and tsunami as a massive clean up continued Saturday in the Pacific kingdom. The powerful eruption of the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai volcano last Saturday triggered a tsunami that....

Tonga-volcano

2022-01-22T03:12+0100nampa (en)

'Proud' Tongans determined to rebuild battered homeland after eruption Nuku'alofa, Tonga, Jan 22, 2022 (AFP) - Tongans said they were determined to rebuild their battered homeland in the wake of last week's devastating eruption and tsunami as a massive clean up continued Saturday in the Pacific kingdom.

Tonga volcanic eruption and tsunami: National MP Shane Reti appeals to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to help with telecommunications

2022-01-22T01:37+0100nzherald (en)

SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has responded to a National MP's appeal to urgently help Tonga restore its internet connection after the volcanic eruption severed communications. Dr Shane Reti yesterday published a letter he had sent to Musk, asking for help to provide his Starlink satellite technology to the Pacific country.

CARICOM sends message of condolence to Tsunami-hit Tonga

2022-01-22T01:34+0100publicnow (en)

The Caribbean Community CARICOM has expressed 'heartfelt sorrow' at the tragic loss of life from the recent tsunami in Tonga. CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett shared the Community's concern in a message of condolence to the Prime Minister of Tonga, H.E.

Man Swept Out To Sea After Underground Volcano Eruption Survives By Floating For 26 Hours

2022-01-22T01:14+0100dailycaller (en)

A disabled Tongan man survived for 26 hours at sea after a 20-foot tsunami wave caused by an underground volcano swept him into the water, The New York Times reported. Lisala Folau, a retired carpenter, told the Tongan radio station Broadcom FM that he was painting his home on the island of Atata on Saturday, Jan.

UN coordinator in Tonga: ‘Resources on the ground are not enough’

2022-01-22T00:39+0100reliefWeb (en)

**As news coverage of the eruption and tsunami that hit Tonga starts to fade away, the United Nations Coordination Specialist in the country has a message to the outside world: Tonga’s people are going to need sustained support responding to a disaster of this scale.

Brit woman still waiting to speak to parents after tsunami leaves Tonga cut off

2022-01-22T00:06+0100themirror (en)

A woman whose parents live in Tonga is "desperate" to speak to them as international communication with the island remains cut following a Almost one week on, many families are still unable to contact loved ones after an undersea volcano erupted near the Pacific country on January 15.

'I Left Everything': Disabled Tongan Man Swims Over 24 Hours After Tsunami

2022-01-22T00:01+0100newsweek-USA (en)

that devastated the region. Lisala Folau was interviewed by George Lavaka of the Tongan radio station Broadcom FM, describing how he swam between islands for over 24 hours following the environmental impact. He hails from the island of Atata and was washed away to sea during the eruption of the Hunga-Ha'apai-Hunga-Tonga volcano.

Ash From Hunga Tonga Is Going to Suffocate the Land and Cause Acid Rain

2022-01-22T00:01+0100newsweek-USA (en)

Ash from the Hunga Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai volcanic eruption is going to suffocate plants and turn rain into acid, scientists have said. Tonga, which is situated in the South Pacific, is blanketed in toxic ash following an underwater volcano eruption and subsequent tsunami on Saturday.

Elon Musk offers Starlink internet to Tonga after eruption, tsunami

2022-01-21T23:49+0100nypost (en)

. Tech billionaire Elon Musk offered to provide Starlink internet to the nation of Tonga on Thursday after a massive underwater volcanic eruption and subsequent tsunami knocked service offline this week. Musk’s offer of aid followed a report that it could take a month or longer to fully restore....

Tonga volcano eruption and tsunami: Shockwave recorded in Tauranga Harbour

2022-01-21T23:36+0100nzherald (en)

The shockwave was recorded by monitoring instruments at Ōmokoroa wharf, pictured in 2018. Photo / Supplied WBOPDC Live monitoring sites picked up the exact time the shockwave from the Tongan eruption hit Tauranga Harbour. The Bay of Plenty Regional Council says monitoring sites also recorded evidence of tsunami waves in the Bay of Plenty.

South Wales woman 'desperate' to speak to parents in Tonga following tsunami

2022-01-21T23:36+0100southwalesargus (en)

A WOMAN whose parents live in Tonga has said she is “desperate” to speak to them as international communication with the island remains cut. Almost one week on, many families are still unable to contact loved ones after an undersea volcano erupted near the Pacific country on January 15, sending a tsunami across its shores and damaging ocean cables.

6.4-magnitude quake strikes off Japan's Oita Prefecture, no tsunami warning issued

2022-01-21T23:28+0100xinhuanet-english (en)

TOKYO, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 on Saturday early morning struck off Japan's Oita Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The temblor occurred at around 1:08 a.m. local time at the Hyuganada seaside area and at the depth of 40 km.

Mexico: Magnitude-5.3 offshore earthquake occurs in Gulf of California at around 14:26 MST Jan. 21

2022-01-21T23:20+0100garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-5.3 offshore earthquake occurred in the Gulf of California at around 14:26 MST Jan. 21. The epicenter was about 85 km (53 miles) south-southwest of Bahia de Lobos, Mexico. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and light shaking may have been felt in coastal....

Philippines: Magnitude-5.4 earthquake occurs off eastern coast of Mindanao at around 04:43 PHST Jan. 22

2022-01-21T22:51+0100garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-5.4 offshore earthquake occurred off the eastern coast of Mindanao at around 04:43 PHST Jan. 22. The epicenter was about 11 km (7 miles) east-northeast of Baganga, Philippines. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 114 km (71 miles), and light-to-moderate shaking was probably felt in parts of eastern Mindanao.

Tonga volcano eruption and tsunami: Nomuka family in New Zealand say home likely unliveable

2022-01-21T22:42+0100nzherald (en)

Dave and Dior Sheen live in one of the closest homes to the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai volcano, but are in New Zealand on a boat maintenance trip. Photo / Sam Olley, RNZ By RNZ A family from Nomuka expect their home will be unliveable when they return from New Zealand.

Tonga ‘Aquaman’ says he survived being swept into ocean by tsunami

2022-01-21T22:37+0100digitpatrox (en)

The unimaginable story of a retired carpenter who survived in a single day within the ocean after the Tonga tsunami swept him out to sea appeared to suit with occasions on the time, a New Zealand diplomat mentioned Friday. “It is certainly one of these miracles that occurs,” mentioned performing....

Tonga: 'One of the worst Pacific volcano eruptions in years'

2022-01-21T21:35+0100newsnow-co-uk (en)

The impact was felt as far away as Peru, with ‘violent’ waves reaching 6,200 miles across the Pacific, spilling thousands of oil barrels into Peruvian waters. Just 64km south of the volcano, the small Pacific Island country of Tonga was slammed by a tsunami wave of 1.2 metres.

'I Left Everything': Disabled Tongan Man Swims Over 24 Hours Following Tsunami, Survives

2022-01-21T21:33+0100newsweek (en)

that devastated the region. Lisala Folau was interviewed by George Lavaka of the Tongan radio station Broadcom FM, describing how he swam between islands for over 24 hours following the environmental impact. He hails from the island of Atata and was washed away to sea during the eruption of the Hunga-Ha'apai-Hunga-Tonga volcano.

Exchange of blows over question of guilt in Peru

2022-01-21T21:31+0100california18 (en)

On January 15, an estimated 6,000 barrels (159 liters each) of oil spilled while the tanker “Mare Doricum” was being unloaded at a Repsol refinery north of the Peruvian capital Lima. Repsol blamed the tsunami that emanated from the volcanic eruption near Tonga for the accident.

Tonga volcanic eruption: What possible impact on agriculture and fisheries?

2022-01-21T21:00+0100newsnow-co-uk (en)

21/01/2022. Rome - With the full picture of damage and needs after Tonga’s massive volcanic eruption and tsunami only gradually emerging, what is already clear is that the stakes could not be higher for the farmers and fishers of the South Pacific island nation, living in one of the world’s most disaster-prone regions.

Tonga 'Aquaman' says he survived being swept into ocean by tsunami

2022-01-21T20:59+0100CBC (en)

The incredible story of a retired carpenter who survived overnight in the ocean after the Tonga tsunami swept him out to sea appeared to fit with events at the time, a New Zealand diplomat said Friday. "It's one of these miracles that happens," said acting high commissioner Peter Lund on a satellite....

Quake With Preliminary Magnitude of 6.4 Jolts Southern Japan—NHK

2022-01-21T20:55+0100theepochtimes (en)

TOKYO—An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 jolted southern Japan early on Saturday morning, broadcaster NHK reported. The epicentre of the earthquake was off the coast of Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan’s four main islands, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Don Paul: From frigid to just cold and then back again

2022-01-21T20:34+0100buffalonews (en)

Looking at the newest extended range guidance, the upper air pattern will continue to favor below average temperatures most days for some time to come. It doesn’t appear we’ll stay as cold as we are right now overall, but there are no signs of a return to a warm upper level high pressure ridge residing in the eastern U.

MIL-OSI Translation: 80% of the population of Tonga affected by the tsunami

2022-01-21T20:10+0100foreignaffairs-nz (en)

MIL OSI Translation. Region: Spanish/Latin America/UN – Source: United Nations – in Spanish 3. Headline: 80% of the population of Tonga affected by the tsunami. In total, some 84,000 people have been affected by the disaster. The number of fatalities remains three, as reported earlier this week.

Daughter ‘desperate’ to contact parents almost one week after Tonga tsunami

2022-01-21T19:55+0100thenational-wales (en)

A woman whose parents live in Tonga has said she is “desperate” to speak to them as international communication with the island remains cut. Almost one week on, many families are still unable to contact loved ones after an undersea volcano erupted near the Pacific country on January 15, sending a tsunami across its shores and damaging ocean cables.

Ash from the underwater volcanic eruption in Tonga is seen from space

2022-01-21T19:46+0100newsnow-co-uk (en)

Ash sent spewing into the air from the massive underwater volcanic eruption in Tonga has been photographed by astronauts on the International Space Station. shared the remarkable pictures taken out of the ISS Cupola windows, showing a blanket of ash from plumes spewing thousands of feet into the atmosphere.

Strong M6.4 earthquake hits Shikoku, Japan

2022-01-21T19:12+0100watchers (en)

and USGS are reporting M6.3 at a depth of 41.8 km (26 miles). The epicenter was located 24.3 km (14.1 miles) SSE of Saiki (population 49 065), 38 km (23.6 miles) SSE of Tsukumiura (population 21 658), and 40.4 km (25.1 miles) ENE of Nobeoka (population 121 949), Japan. There are about 1.7 million living within 100 km (62 miles).

Tongan Man Swept Away by Tsunami Survived After 26 Hours Afloat - The New York Times

2022-01-21T19:04+0100google-top-stories (en)

Lisala Folau had been at sea for about 12 hours, drifting between the islands of Tonga overnight after a tsunami hit his home, when he saw a police patrol boat. Mr. Folau, 57, grabbed a rag and waved, hoping for rescue from the disaster caused by an undersea volcano’s eruption about 40 miles from Tonga.

Tongan Man Swept Away by Tsunami Survived After 26 Hours Afloat - The New York Times

2022-01-21T18:58+0100google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

Lisala Folau had been at sea for about 12 hours, drifting between the islands of Tonga overnight after a tsunami hit his home, when he saw a police patrol boat. Mr. Folau, 57, grabbed a rag and waved, hoping for rescue from the disaster caused by an undersea volcano’s eruption about 40 miles from Tonga.

Tonga Volcanic Eruption: What Possible Impact On Agriculture And Fisheries?

2022-01-21T18:51+0100scoop-co-nz (en)

21/01/2022. Rome - With the full picture of damage and needs after Tonga’s massive volcanic eruption and tsunami only gradually emerging, what is already clear is that the stakes could not be higher for the farmers and fishers of the South Pacific island nation, living in one of the world’s most disaster-prone regions.

Ash from the underwater volcanic eruption in Tonga is seen from SPACE

2022-01-21T18:50+0100dailymail (en)

shared the remarkable pictures taken out of the ISS Cupola windows, showing a blanket of ash from plumes spewing thousands of feet into the atmosphere. The massive volcano erupted on January 15, creating a 'massive explosion' that happens once in every thousand years, and is large enough to be visible from space.

Tonga fisheries, farms imperiled by volcano, tsunami, UN warns

2022-01-21T18:40+0100undercurrentnews (en)

A recent massive volcanic eruption and tsunami are disastrous to the farmers and fishers of the South Pacific island nation of Tonga, already living in one of the world’s most disaster-prone regions, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) said in a statement [...

Tsunami in Tonga underlines importance of investing in early warning systems

2022-01-21T18:37+0100reliefWeb (en)

The UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction, Mami Mizutori, today extended her condolences to all those affected by the volcanic eruption and tsunami in Tonga and urged greater investment in early warning systems and resilient infrastructure, around the world.

22 January 2022 - Strong Earthquake in Shikoku, Japan at 12.08am

2022-01-21T18:34+0100met-my (en)

JABATAN METEOROLOGI MALAYSIA KEMENTERIAN ALAM SEKITAR DAN AIR JALAN SULTAN Telefon : 603-7967 8000 46667 PETALING JAYA Faksimili : 603-7957 8052 SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN E-mel : seismo@met.gov.my MALAYSIA Laman Web : www.met.gov.my JMM/POCGN(O)/BK-23B Our. Ref: JMM.APL15/756/22/07 Jld.

Quake with preliminary magnitude of 6.4 jolts southern Japan -NHK TOKYO (Reuters) - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 jolted southern Japan early on Saturday morning, broadcaster NHK reported. The epi... 48m ago

2022-01-21T18:17+0100kelo (en)

TOKYO (Reuters) – An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 jolted southern Japan early on Saturday morning, broadcaster NHK reported. The epicentre of the earthquake was off the coast of Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan’s four main islands, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

M6.4 quake hits southwestern Japan, no fear of tsunami

2022-01-21T18:15+0100kyodonews (en)

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 rattled southwestern Japan early Saturday, causing strong shaking in the region but there was no fear of a tsunami, the weather agency said. The quake occurred at around 1:08 a.m., logging upper 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 in....

Powerful magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes off the coast of Japan

2022-01-21T18:03+0100metro-uk (en)

The epicentre was off the coast of Kyushu. An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 shook southern Japan early on Saturday morning. The epicentre of the earthquake was off the coast of Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan’s four main islands, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Tongans are resilient, says Swiss honorary consul

2022-01-21T17:56+0100swissinfo (en)

The Honorary Consul of Tonga in Switzerland, Luka Müller – whose family has long-standing ties to the island nation – describes how residents are starting to clean up after the devastating volcanic eruption and tsunami. This content was published on January 21, 2022 - 17:52 January 21, 2022 - 17:52 ....

1st LD Writethru: 6.4-magnitude quake strikes off Japan's Oita Prefecture, no tsunami warning issued

2022-01-21T17:55+0100china.org.cn (en)

TOKYO, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 on Saturday early morning struck off Japan's Oita Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The temblor occurred at around 1:08 a.m. local time at the Hyuganada seaside area and at the depth of 40 km.

Daughter ‘desperate’ to contact parents almost one week after Tonga tsunami

2022-01-21T17:54+0100theargus (en)

A woman whose parents live in Tonga has said she is “desperate” to speak to them as international communication with the island remains cut. Almost one week on, many families are still unable to contact loved ones after an undersea volcano erupted near the Pacific country on January 15, sending a tsunami across its shores and damaging ocean cables.

Japan: Magnitude-6.3 offshore earthquake occurs off east coast of Kyushu at around 01:08 JST Jan. 22

2022-01-21T17:49+0100garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-6.3 offshore earthquake occurred off the east coast of Kyushu at around 01:08 JST Jan. 22. The epicenter was about 24 km (15 miles) south-southeast of Saiki, Japan. Strong shaking was probably felt in areas of southern Japan near the epicenter, particularly in eastern Kyushu.

Tonga volcano: Plume reached half-way to space

2022-01-21T17:34+0100news-yahoo (en)

Dr Simon Proud, from Oxford University, said these were "unheard-of altitudes" for a volcanic plume. The most powerful eruption in the second half of the 20th Century came from Mount Pinatubo in 1991. Its plume is thought to have climbed to roughly 40km.

Foreign,Commonwealth and Development Office | Official News Release | UK to support Tonga tsunami response with aid and Royal Navy ship

2022-01-21T17:33+0100wired-gov (en)

The UK is sending vital humanitarian assistance and redeploying a Royal Navy ship to support Tonga respond to the catastrophic tsunami that hit the islands. Water, tents and protective equipment to be sent to tsunami-hit Tonga today; Vital UK support will be sent on Australia’s HMAS Adelaide, while....

Tonga's 'aquaman' describes swim to safety after tsunami swept him out to sea

2022-01-21T17:27+0100newsnow-co-uk (en)

A retired carpenter who survived overnight in the ocean after the Tonga tsunami swept him out to sea has revealed details of his incredible story. The tale of Lisala Folau, who has disabilities that make walking difficult, has captivated people in Tonga and around the Some have affectionately dubbed him Aquaman.

Tsunami in Tonga underlines importance of investing in early warning systems

2022-01-21T17:26+0100undrr (en)

The UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction, Mami Mizutori, today extended her condolences to all those affected by the volcanic eruption and tsunami in Tonga and urged greater investment in early warning systems and resilient infrastructure, around the world.

The undersea volcano northeast of New Zealand that may have caused a 'significant' tsunami 6300 years ago

2022-01-21T17:20+0100Stuff (en)

De Ronde said there were about 30 major and many minor (about the size of Mt Eden) volcanoes along the Kermadec Arc, effectively within New Zealand’s territory. Another 20 or so were in Tongan territory along the Tongan Arc. The volcanoes in the arc could be as large as Ruapehu, or larger, and were generally spaced about 30km apart.

Tonga tsunami: Tongan in NZ lost for words over destroyed home, donated funds

2022-01-21T17:20+0100Stuff (en)

A Tongan living in Auckland is still lost for words after his family home and business were destroyed by Alan Burling​ said he and his family were grateful everyone at Ha’atafu​ Beach Resort managed to escape with their lives, with some climbing trees to get away from the tsunami waves.

Tonga: Differently-abled man says he survived 27 hours at sea after being swept away by tsunami

2022-01-21T17:16+0100firstpost (en)

Back to back volcanic eruptions and massive tsunami waves caused severe damage in Tonga on January 15. The eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano and huge tsunami waves damaged several houses, buildings and led to multiple deaths. Amid all the devastation, a survival story of a differently-abled Tongan man is giving strength to others.

Tsunami Causes Massive Oil Spill On Coast Of Country

2022-01-21T17:14+0100dailycaller (en)

A tsunami triggered by an eruption of an underwater volcano caused widespread oil spills near a refinery in Peru, the Associated Press reported. Peruvian President Pedro Castillo declared an environmental state of emergency after an oil spill contaminated 21 beaches in Peru, the AP reported .

Former residents return to last town left deserted following Fukushima disaster Several former residents of Futaba, the only remaining uninhabited town in Japan still recovering from the effects of radiation from nuclear plant meltdowns in 2011, have returned to live there for the first time since the massive earthquake and .

2022-01-21T17:11+0100irishexaminer (en)

Several former residents of Futaba, the only remaining uninhabited town in Japan still recovering from the effects of radiation from nuclear plant meltdowns in 2011, have returned to live there for the first time since the massive earthquake and tsunami forced them out.

Daughter ‘desperate’ to contact parents almost one week after Tonga tsunami

2022-01-21T17:07+0100independent-UK (en)

A woman whose parents live in Tonga has said she is “desperate” to speak to them as international communication with the island remains cut. Almost one week on, many families are still unable to contact loved ones after an undersea volcano erupted near the Pacific country on January 15, sending a tsunami across its shores and damaging ocean cables.

Daughter ‘desperate’ to contact parents almost one week after Tonga tsunami

2022-01-21T16:59+0100impartialreporter (en)

A woman whose parents live in Tonga has said she is “desperate” to speak to them as international communication with the island remains cut. Almost one week on, many families are still unable to contact loved ones after an undersea volcano erupted near the Pacific country on January 15, sending a tsunami across its shores and damaging ocean cables.

Former residents return to last town left deserted following Fukushima disaster

2022-01-21T16:59+0100impartialreporter (en)

Several former residents of Futaba, the only remaining uninhabited town in Japan still recovering from the effects of radiation from nuclear plant meltdowns in 2011, have returned to live there for the first time since the massive earthquake and tsunami forced them out.

Former residents return to last town left deserted following Fukushima disaster

2022-01-21T16:55+0100thecourier (en)

Several former residents of Futaba, the only remaining uninhabited town in Japan still recovering from the effects of radiation from nuclear plant meltdowns in 2011, have returned to live there for the first time since the massive earthquake and tsunami forced them out.

Daughter ‘desperate’ to contact parents almost one week after Tonga tsunami

2022-01-21T16:54+0100pressandjournal (en)

A woman whose parents live in Tonga has said she is “desperate” to speak to them as international communication with the island remains cut. Almost one week on, many families are still unable to contact loved ones after an undersea volcano erupted near the Pacific country on January 15, sending a tsunami across its shores and damaging ocean cables.

Former residents return to last town left deserted following Fukushima disaster

2022-01-21T16:54+0100pressandjournal (en)

Several former residents of Futaba, the only remaining uninhabited town in Japan still recovering from the effects of radiation from nuclear plant meltdowns in 2011, have returned to live there for the first time since the massive earthquake and tsunami forced them out.

Former residents return to last town left deserted following Fukushima disaster

2022-01-21T16:53+0100theargus (en)

Several former residents of Futaba, the only remaining uninhabited town in Japan still recovering from the effects of radiation from nuclear plant meltdowns in 2011, have returned to live there for the first time since the massive earthquake and tsunami forced them out.

Daughter ‘desperate’ to contact parents almost one week after Tonga tsunami

2022-01-21T16:52+0100standard (en)

A. woman whose parents live in Tonga has said she is “desperate” to speak to them as international communication with the island remains cut. Almost one week on, many families are still unable to contact loved ones after an undersea volcano erupted near the Pacific country on January 15, sending a....

Former residents return to last town left deserted following Fukushima disaster

2022-01-21T16:51+0100independent-ie (en)

Several former residents of Futaba, the only remaining uninhabited town in Japan still recovering from the effects of radiation from nuclear plant meltdowns in 2011, have returned to live there for the first time since the massive earthquake and tsunami forced them out.

Former residents return to last town left deserted following Fukushima disaster

2022-01-21T16:51+0100eveningtelegraph (en)

Several former residents of Futaba, the only remaining uninhabited town in Japan still recovering from the effects of radiation from nuclear plant meltdowns in 2011, have returned to live there for the first time since the massive earthquake and tsunami forced them out.

Former residents return to last town left deserted following Fukushima disaster

2022-01-21T16:51+0100breakingnews-ie (en)

Several former residents of Futaba, the only remaining uninhabited town in Japan still recovering from the effects of radiation from nuclear plant meltdowns in 2011, have returned to live there for the first time since the massive earthquake and tsunami forced them out.

Former residents return to last town left deserted following Fukushima disaster

2022-01-21T16:45+0100belfasttelegraph (en)

Several former residents of Futaba, the only remaining uninhabited town in Japan still recovering from the effects of radiation from nuclear plant meltdowns in 2011, have returned to live there for the first time since the massive earthquake and tsunami forced them out.

'I thought of God and my family': Tongan survivor on spending 24 hours at sea – video

2022-01-21T16:45+0100guardian (en)

Lisala Folau, a survivor of the Tonga tsunami, spoke on Friday of being swept to sea from the island of Atata. 'The scariest part of the ordeal for me was when the waves took me from land into the sea,' he told Sky News. The 57-year-old was swept away by a tsunami generated by a volcanic eruption on 15 January.

Underwater volcanoes: how ocean colour changes can signal an imminent eruption

2022-01-21T16:40+0100theconversation-uk (en)

To study volcanoes and interpret whether they’re likely to erupt, scientists mount them with different kinds of measuring equipment. Seismometers help them detect small tremors caused by magma moving under the ground, while gas samplers and thermal cameras can be used to track changes in gas....

Atata island survivor on ordeal after Tonga tsunami

2022-01-21T16:37+0100usaToday (en)

The Tongan island of Atata has been devastated after the huge volcanic eruption and tsunami that struck the Pacific nation on Saturday. Atata has a population of about 70 people and the tsunami destroyed the island, leaving hardly anything standing but the island's Mormon church, where many of the villagers had taken shelter.

Atata island survivor on ordeal after Tonga tsunami

2022-01-21T16:35+0100azcentral (en)

The Tongan island of Atata has been devastated after the huge volcanic eruption and tsunami that struck the Pacific nation on Saturday. Atata has a population of about 70 people and the tsunami destroyed the island, leaving hardly anything standing but the island's Mormon church, where many of the villagers had taken shelter.

A photographic timeline of the Tonga volcano eruption

2022-01-21T16:21+0100newsnow-co-uk (en)

The Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai volcanic eruption last week caused widespread damage to the Pacific Island nation of Tonga, with a huge mushroom plume engulfing the kingdom and nearly 50-foot tsunami waves crashing ashore, devastating local villages. The volcano is mostly underwater with just the top of its crater visible above the ocean surface.

Ash from hunga Tonga is going to suffocate the land and turn the rain to acid

2022-01-21T16:21+0100newsnow-co-uk (en)

Ash from the Hunga Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai volcanic eruption is going to suffocate plants and turn rain into acid, scientists have said. Tonga, which is situated in the South Pacific, is blanketed in toxic ash following an underwater volcano eruption and subsequent tsunami on Saturday.

Underwater volcanoes: how ocean colour changes can signal an imminent eruption

2022-01-21T16:21+0100newsnow-co-uk (en)

To study volcanoes and interpret whether they’re likely to erupt, scientists mount them with different kinds of measuring equipment. Seismometers help them detect small tremors caused by magma moving under the ground, while gas samplers and thermal cameras can be used to track changes in gas....

UN Plans Zero-Covid Tonga Relief Effort

2022-01-21T16:18+0100barrons (en)

The United Nations said Friday it was adopting zero-Covid methods of delivering badly-needed food, fuel and clean water to Tonga as the volcano and tsunami disaster relief efforts finally get rolling. UN agencies told reporters in Geneva that now Tonga's main runway had been cleared of ash following....

Atata island survivor on ordeal after Tonga tsunami

2022-01-21T16:01+0100news-yahoo (en)

The Tongan island of Atata has been devastated after the huge volcanic eruption and tsunami that struck the Pacific nation on Saturday. Atata has a population of about 70 people and the tsunami destroyed the island, leaving hardly anything standing but the island's Mormon church, where many of the villagers had taken shelter.

A photographic timeline of the Tonga volcano eruption

2022-01-21T15:57+0100ABCnews (en)

The Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai volcanic eruption last week caused widespread damage to the Pacific Island nation of Tonga, with a huge mushroom plume engulfing the kingdom and nearly 50-foot tsunami waves crashing ashore, devastating local villages. The volcano is mostly underwater with just the top of its crater visible above the ocean surface.

Diplomat says Tongan survival story fits with events

2022-01-21T14:55+0100news4jax (en)

Marian Kupu/Broadcom Broadcasting. This photo provided by Broadcom Broadcasting shows Lisala Folau in Tonga. The incredible story of Folau, a retired carpenter who survived overnight in the ocean after the Tonga tsunami swept him out to sea, appeared to fit with events at the time, a New Zealand diplomat said Friday, Jan.

WFP Pacific Situation Report: Tonga Volcanic Eruption - 21 January 2022

2022-01-21T14:37+0100reliefWeb (en)

In Numbers. 84,000 people affected (over 80 percent of the population) 20km-high ash cloud rose above the eruption. 3 small islands have seen all, or almost all their houses destroyed. Highlights. • The WFP-led Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC) is deploying critical communications equipment to bridge connectivity gaps.

Diplomat says Tongan survival story fits with events

2022-01-21T14:30+0100news-yahoo (en)

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The incredible story of a retired carpenter who survived overnight in the ocean after the Tonga tsunami swept him out to sea appeared to fit with events at the time, a New Zealand diplomat said Friday. “It’s one of these miracles that happens,” said Acting High....

Tonga’s ‘Aquaman’ describes swim to safety after tsunami swept him out to sea

2022-01-21T14:11+0100irishexaminer (en)

Some have affectionately dubbed him Aquaman. It’s one of these miracles that happens. In a translated interview with Tonga’s BroadCom Broadcasting, Mr Folau, 57, said he was swept out to sea at about 7pm on Saturday from his home on Atata island and floated overnight before making landfall on an uninhabited island.

Diplomat says Tongan survival story fits with events

2022-01-21T14:08+0100clickondetroit (en)

Marian Kupu/Broadcom Broadcasting. This photo provided by Broadcom Broadcasting shows Lisala Folau in Tonga. The incredible story of Folau, a retired carpenter who survived overnight in the ocean after the Tonga tsunami swept him out to sea, appeared to fit with events at the time, a New Zealand diplomat said Friday, Jan.

MIL-OSI Translation: Tonga: 80% of the population affected by the eruption and the tsunami

2022-01-21T14:04+0100foreignaffairs-nz (en)

MIL OSI Translation. Region: France and French Territories – Source: United Nations – in English. Headline: Tonga: 80% of the population affected by the eruption and the tsunami. Around 12,000 households were affected by the volcanic eruption and tsunami that hit the Tonga Islands over the weekend,....

Diplomat says Tongan survival story fits with events

2022-01-21T14:04+0100wftv (en)

Tonga Volcano Eruption Survival This photo provided by Broadcom Broadcasting shows Lisala Folau in Tonga. The incredible story of Folau, a retired carpenter who survived overnight in the ocean after the Tonga tsunami swept him out to sea, appeared to fit with events at the time, a New Zealand diplomat said Friday, Jan.

Diplomat says Tongan survival story fits with events

2022-01-21T14:03+0100apnews (en)

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The incredible story of a retired carpenter who survived overnight in the ocean after the Tonga tsunami swept him out to sea appeared to fit with events at the time, a New Zealand diplomat said Friday. “It’s one of these miracles that happens,” said Acting High....

World News | Diplomat Says Tongan Survival Story Fits with Events

2022-01-21T14:00+0100latestly (en)

Wellington, Jan 21 (AP) The incredible story of a retired carpenter who survived overnight in the ocean after the Tonga tsunami swept him out to sea appeared to fit with events at the time, a New Zealand diplomat said Friday. “It's one of these miracles that happens,” said Acting High Commissioner....

Several return to live in Fukushima's last deserted town

2022-01-21T13:57+0100taiwannews (en)

TOKYO (AP) — Several former residents of Futaba, the only remaining uninhabited town in Japan still recovering from effects of radiation from nuclear plant meltdowns in 2011, have returned to live for the first time since the massive earthquake and tsunami forced them out.

Ash From Hunga Tonga Is Going to Suffocate the Land and Turn the Rain to Acid

2022-01-21T13:57+0100newsweek (en)

Ash from the Hunga Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai volcanic eruption is going to suffocate plants and turn rain into acid, scientists have said. Tonga, which is situated in the South Pacific, is blanketed in toxic ash following an underwater volcano eruption and subsequent tsunami on Saturday.

Tonga’s ‘Aquaman’ describes swim to safety after tsunami swept him out to sea

2022-01-21T13:53+0100thecourier (en)

A retired carpenter who survived overnight in the ocean after the Tonga tsunami swept him out to sea has revealed details of his incredible story. The tale of Lisala Folau, who has disabilities that make walking difficult, has captivated people in Tonga and around the world. Some have affectionately dubbed him Aquaman.

Tonga’s ‘Aquaman’ describes swim to safety after tsunami swept him out to sea

2022-01-21T13:52+0100theargus (en)

From there, he said that he drifted or swam another eight hours to a second deserted island before finally swimming again to the main island of Tongatapu, a total journey of more than 4.7 miles spread over 26 hours. A New Zealand diplomat said his story appeared to fit with events at the time.

Tonga’s ‘Aquaman’ describes swim to safety after tsunami swept him out to sea

2022-01-21T13:51+0100pressandjournal (en)

A retired carpenter who survived overnight in the ocean after the Tonga tsunami swept him out to sea has revealed details of his incredible story. The tale of Lisala Folau, who has disabilities that make walking difficult, has captivated people in Tonga and around the world. Some have affectionately dubbed him Aquaman.

Tonga’s ‘Aquaman’ describes swim to safety after tsunami swept him out to sea

2022-01-21T13:50+0100independent-ie (en)

A retired carpenter who survived overnight in the ocean after the Tonga tsunami swept him out to sea has revealed details of his incredible story. T he tale of Lisala Folau, who has disabilities that make walking difficult, has captivated people in Tonga and around the world. Some have affectionately dubbed him Aquaman.

Diplomat says Tongan survival story fits with events

2022-01-21T13:50+0100ChinaPost (en)

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The incredible story of a retired carpenter who survived overnight in the ocean after the Tonga tsunami swept him out to sea appeared to fit with events at the time, a New Zealand diplomat said Friday. “It’s one of these miracles that happens,” said Acting High....

Tonga’s ‘Aquaman’ describes swim to safety after tsunami swept him out to sea

2022-01-21T13:50+0100breakingnews-ie (en)

A retired carpenter who survived overnight in the ocean after the Tonga tsunami swept him out to sea has revealed details of his incredible story. The tale of Lisala Folau, who has disabilities that make walking difficult, has captivated people in Tonga and around the world. Some have affectionately dubbed him Aquaman.

6.6-magnitude quake in Pandeglang damaged houses in 30 sub-districts

2022-01-21T13:43+0100antaranews-en (en)

Pandeglang (ANTARA) - A 6.6-magnitude earthquake that hit Pandeglang, Banten District on January 14 affected 30 sub-districts in 171 villages, with a total of 2,556 houses damaged. "We are optimizing the best services for disaster victims by prioritizing logistical assistance and verifying the....

Tonga's 'aquaman' describes swim to safety after tsunami swept him out to sea

2022-01-21T13:42+0100heraldscotland (en)

A retired carpenter who survived overnight in the ocean after the Tonga tsunami swept him out to sea has revealed details of his incredible story. The tale of Lisala Folau, who has disabilities that make walking difficult, has captivated people in Tonga and around the Some have affectionately dubbed him Aquaman.

Tonga’s ‘Aquaman’ describes swim to safety after tsunami swept him out to sea

2022-01-21T13:40+0100impartialreporter (en)

From there, he said that he drifted or swam another eight hours to a second deserted island before finally swimming again to the main island of Tongatapu, a total journey of more than 4.7 miles spread over 26 hours. A New Zealand diplomat said his story appeared to fit with events at the time.

Tongan man survives 27 hours at sea after tsunami - CNN

2022-01-21T13:32+0100google-top-stories (en)

A 57-year-old Tongan man being hailed a real-life Aquaman for surviving 27 hours at sea after Saturday's devastating tsunami struck his island said he went under nine times before latching onto a log and making it to safety. "On the eighth time I thought, the next time I go underwater that's it,....

Tonga tsunami: Elon Musk responds to requests to provide internet to Tonga

2022-01-21T13:30+0100Stuff (en)

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, has responded to requests for the billionaire to provide internet to disaster-stricken Tonga, calling for “clear confirmation” of the need for Starlink access. Tonga was hit by a tsunami on Saturday, which cut all international communication until Wednesday night.

Tongan man survives 27 hours at sea after tsunami - CNN

2022-01-21T13:26+0100google-top-stories-innovatie (en)

A 57-year-old Tongan man being hailed a real-life Aquaman for surviving 27 hours at sea after Saturday's devastating tsunami struck his island said he went under nine times before latching onto a log and making it to safety. "On the eighth time I thought, the next time I go underwater that's it,....

News24.com | 'Life and death' at sea: log keeps Tonga's 'Aquaman' from going under

2022-01-21T13:22+0100news24 (en)

A real-life Aquaman has been hailed for surviving 27 hours at sea after Saturday's devastating tsunami struck Tonga, killing at least three people. The 57-year-old Tongan man, Lisala Folau, said he went under nine times before latching onto a log and making it to safety.

Tonga’s ‘Aquaman’ describes swim to safety after tsunami swept him out to sea

2022-01-21T13:19+0100eveningtelegraph (en)

A retired carpenter who survived overnight in the ocean after the Tonga tsunami swept him out to sea has revealed details of his incredible story. The tale of Lisala Folau, who has disabilities that make walking difficult, has captivated people in Tonga and around the world. Some have affectionately dubbed him Aquaman.

Tonga volcanic eruption registered in Lancaster

2022-01-21T13:10+0100miragenews (en)

Shockwaves from a massive volcanic eruption in Tonga have been registered by scientists at Lancaster University’s weather station. A barograph measuring atmospheric pressure at Lancaster University’s Hazelrigg Weather Station registered two shockwaves around 14 hours after the volcanic eruption on the opposite side of the world.

Several return to live in Fukushima's last deserted town

2022-01-21T13:06+0100whig (en)

Yoichi Yatsuda plays with his dogs after moving back to his home in Futaba town of Fukushima prefecture, Japan, Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. Several former residents of Futaba, including Yatsuda, the only remaining uninhabited town in Japan still recovering from effects of radiation from nuclear plant....

Diplomat says Tongan survival story fits with events

2022-01-21T13:05+0100independent-UK (en)

The incredible story of a retired carpenter who survived overnight in the ocean after the Tonga tsunami swept him out to sea appeared to fit with events at the time, a New Zealand diplomat said Friday. “It’s one of these miracles that happens,” said Acting High Commissioner Peter Lund on a satellite....

Several return to live in Fukushima's last deserted town

2022-01-21T13:05+0100ChinaPost (en)

TOKYO (AP) — Several former residents of Futaba, the only remaining uninhabited town in Japan still recovering from effects of radiation from nuclear plant meltdowns in 2011, have returned to live for the first time since the massive earthquake and tsunami forced them out.

Diplomat says Tongan survival story fits with events

2022-01-21T13:05+0100TorontoStar (en)

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The incredible story of a retired carpenter who survived overnight in the ocean after the Tonga tsunami swept him out to sea appeared to fit with events at the time, a New Zealand diplomat said Friday. “It’s one of these miracles that happens,” said Acting High....

Diplomat says Tongan survival story fits with events

2022-01-21T12:59+0100ABCnews (en)

WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- The incredible story of a retired carpenter who survived overnight in the ocean after the Tonga tsunami swept him out to sea appeared to fit with events at the time, a New Zealand diplomat said Friday. “It’s one of these miracles that happens,” said Acting High....

Diplomat says Tongan survival story fits with events

2022-01-21T12:54+0100sfgate (en)

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The incredible story of a retired carpenter who survived overnight in the ocean after the Tonga tsunami swept him out to sea appeared to fit with events at the time, a New Zealand diplomat said Friday. “It’s one of these miracles that happens,” said Acting High....

Several return to live in Fukushima's last deserted town

2022-01-21T12:54+0100sfgate (en)

1 of 3 Yoichi Yatsuda plays with his dogs after moving back to his home in Futaba town of Fukushima prefecture, Japan, Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. Several former residents of Futaba, including Yatsuda, the only remaining uninhabited town in Japan still recovering from effects of radiation from nuclear....

Diplomat says Tongan survival story fits with events

2022-01-21T12:48+0100sandiegouniontribune (en)

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The incredible story of a retired carpenter who survived overnight in the ocean after the Tonga tsunami swept him out to sea appeared to fit with events at the time, a New Zealand diplomat said Friday. “It’s one of these miracles that happens,” said Acting High Commissioner....

N.Zealand to provide further help for tsunami-hit Tongah

2022-01-21T12:45+0100urdupoint (en)

New Zealand is giving an additional 2 million New Zealand dollars (1.35 million U.S. dollars) in humanitarian funding for Tonga as the country recovers from volcanic eruptions and tsunami, senior officials said on Friday. 01 million U.S. dollars) of the additional 2 dollars (1.35 million U.S.

Earthquake of 5.6 Magnitude Hits Mizoram, Tremors Felt Across Northeastern States

2022-01-21T12:37+0100india (en)

Aizawl: An earthquake of 5.6 magnitude was on Friday reported near Champhai in Mizoram. According to preliminary reports, the tremors were felt across Northeastern states such as Manipur, Assam, and North Bengal. Also Read - Breaking: 5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Indonesia 's Amahai | Check Details Here “Earthquake of Magnitude:5.

Several return to live in Fukushima's last deserted town

2022-01-21T12:35+0100independent-UK (en)

Several former residents of Futaba, the only remaining uninhabited town in Japan still recovering from effects of radiation from nuclear plant meltdowns in 2011, have returned to live for the first time since the massive earthquake and tsunami forced them out.

Tonga volcanic eruption: what possible impact on agriculture and fisheries?

2022-01-21T12:35+0100reliefWeb (en)

FAO is gearing up to respond as needed, based on its experience with previous disasters in Tonga and elsewhere. Rome - With the full picture of damage and needs after Tonga's massive volcanic eruption and tsunami only gradually emerging, what is already clear is that the stakes could not be higher....

Several return to live in Fukushima’s last deserted town

2022-01-21T12:18+0100sandiegouniontribune (en)

TOKYO — Several former residents of Futaba, the only remaining uninhabited town in Japan still recovering from effects of radiation from nuclear plant meltdowns in 2011, have returned to live for the first time since the massive earthquake and tsunami forced them out.

Harrowing photos reveal ‘ecological disaster’ of oil spill caused by Tonga eruption

2022-01-21T12:08+0100metro-uk (en)

Photos of a clean-up operation underway after an oil spill linked to last week’s Pacific tsunami have revealed the scale of damage to local wildlife and their habitats. Violent waves sparked by an underwater volcanic eruption near Tonga hit a tanker off the coast of Peru on Saturday, causing it to leak over 6,000 barrels of crude oil.

University of Michigan: University of Michigan experts available to discuss

2022-01-21T11:54+0100indiaeducationdiary (en)

University of Michigan experts are available to discuss Saturday’s undersea volcanic eruption near the Pacific island nation of Tonga and the tsunami that followed. Zack Spica is a seismologist and assistant professor of geophysics in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences.

Tsunami From Tonga Volcano Eruption Causes Massive Oil Spill In Peru

2022-01-21T11:51+0100huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

A worker cleans up an oil spill on the Peruvian beach in Ventanilla that was caused by abnormal waves, triggered by a massive underwater volcanic eruption half a world away in Tonga. LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru declared an environmental emergency on Thursday after announcing that 21 beaches on the....

Royal Navy vessel to ease devastation caused by volcano and tsunami

2022-01-21T11:46+0100portsmouth (en)

Royal Navy vessel to help ease devastation caused by volcano and tsunami disaster as HMS Spey is set to sail to Tonga A PORTSMOUTH Royal Navy patrol vessel is on her way to Tonga to help the relief effort following a devastating volcanic eruption and tsunami.

First Australian aid plane lands in Tonga, more assistance on the way

2022-01-21T11:34+01009news (en)

The first lot of aid supplies from Australia has arrived in A cargo plane from the Amberly RAAF Base in Queensland to Tonga has arrived packed with supplies to help the country recover from a devastating volcanic eruption. Three people have been confirmed dead since the island nation was hit by a volcanic eruption and tsunami on Saturday.

Tonga volcanic eruption: what possible impact on agriculture and fisheries?

2022-01-21T11:30+0100fao-en (en)

Rome - With the full picture of damage and needs after Tonga’s massive volcanic eruption and tsunami only gradually emerging, what is already clear is that the stakes could not be higher for the farmers and fishers of the South Pacific island nation, living in one of the world’s most disaster-prone regions.

Tonga volcanic eruption: what possible impact on agriculture and fisheries?

2022-01-21T11:16+0100agris-fao (en)

Rome - With the full picture of damage and needs after Tonga’s massive volcanic eruption and tsunami only gradually emerging, what is already clear is that the stakes could not be higher for the farmers and fishers of the South Pacific island nation, living in one of the world’s most disaster-prone regions.

Tonga volcanic eruption: what possible impact on agriculture and fisheries?

2022-01-21T11:11+0100nationaltribune (en)

With the full picture of damage and needs after Tonga’s massive volcanic eruption and tsunami only gradually emerging, what is already clear is that the stakes could not be higher for the farmers and fishers of the South Pacific island nation, living in one of the world’s most disaster-prone regions.

Tonga volcanic eruption: what possible impact on agriculture and fisheries?

2022-01-21T11:11+0100miragenews (en)

With the full picture of damage and needs after Tonga’s massive volcanic eruption and tsunami only gradually emerging, what is already clear is that the stakes could not be higher for the farmers and fishers of the South Pacific island nation, living in one of the world’s most disaster-prone regions.

Elon Musk offering satellite internet to tsunami-Hit Tonga

2022-01-21T10:59+0100newsnow-co-uk (en)

Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX and chief executive officer of Tesla Inc., speaks during a discussion at the Satellite 2020 Conference in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Monday, March 9, 2020. The event comprises important topics facing both satellite industry and end-users, and brings together a diverse group of thought leaders to share their knowledge.

Paper Examines How Volcanic Eruption Lead to Hours-long Thunderstorm

2022-01-21T10:17+0100laboratoryequipment (en)

A study conducted by scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and Vaisala Inc., published in the Geological Society of America’s journal , discusses how advances in global lightning detection have provided novel ways to characterize explosive volcanism.

Elon Musk offering satellite internet to Tsunami-hit Tonga

2022-01-21T10:10+0100livemint (en)

Space Exploration Technologies Corp. Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk is offering to send Starlink internet terminals to Tonga after an underwater volcanic eruption and subsequent tsunami cut off communication links. Musk was responding on Twitter to a Reuters report that full network services....

Tongan recounts spending 27 hours at sea after being swept out by tsunami

2022-01-21T10:07+0100abc-au (en)

Lisala Folau, who has a disability and cannot walk properly, said he went under the water nine times before latching onto a log and making it to safety. "On the eighth time I thought, the next time I go underwater that's it because my arms were the only things that were keeping me above water," Mr....

UK to support Tonga tsunami response with aid and Royal Navy ship

2022-01-21T09:26+0100globalsecurity (en)

The UK is sending vital humanitarian assistance and redeploying a Royal Navy ship to support Tonga respond to the catastrophic tsunami that hit the islands. 21 January 2022 Water, tents and protective equipment to be sent to tsunami-hit Tonga today; Vital UK support will be sent on Australia's HMAS....

Tongan king addresses nation after natural disasters

2022-01-21T09:25+0100newsnow-co-uk (en)

King of Tonga Tupou VI called for unity as the country is recovering from the recent volcanic eruptions and the subsequent tsunami. "In our time of need, people who are united will endure crisis together," he said. The king called it "a miracle" and said he was grateful that there were no mass casualties.

Aftermath of volcanic eruption and tsunami in Tonga

2022-01-21T09:23+0100china.org.cn (en)

Local residents clear ash and rubbles from a road at Nuku'alofa, capital of Tonga, Jan. 20, 2022. On Friday and Saturday, the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano in Tonga erupted violently and triggered tsunami in Tonga.

Following The Tsunami Waves Resultant Of the South Pacific Volcano, SES Restores Tongatapu Comms With Digicel

2022-01-21T08:58+0100satnews (en)

January 20, 2022. has enabled to restore vital communications with the outside world following the Hunga Tonga-Ha’apai volcano eruption that sent tsunami waves across the Pacific Ocean. First international calls service from Tongatapu provided by Digicel has been up since Wednesday, with both SES....

New Zealand Air Force Plane Arrives in Tonga for Aid Mission

2022-01-21T08:32+0100news_com_au (en)

The Royal New Zealand Air Force said one of its airplanes arrived to deliver aid to Tonga on January 20 following the eruption of a nearby volcano and subsequent tsunami that damaged infrastructure in the Pacific Island nation. The Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai volcano erupted on January 15, creating....

Faith helped ‘real-life Aquaman’ make 27 hour swim after Tonga tsunami

2022-01-21T08:28+0100tvnz (en)

A man dubbed the “real-life Aquaman”, after swimming for 27 hours when a volcanic eruption triggered a tsunami in Tonga, has spoken about how his faith kept him alive. Lisala Folau. (Source: Broadcom) Lisala Folau, 57, lived on the isolated island of Atatā. He was swept out to sea when waves hit the island on Saturday.

UK aid heads to Tonga as Pacific nation continues the clean-up after eruption and tsunami

2022-01-21T08:25+0100newsnow-co-uk (en)

UK-funded aid is being sent to Tonga, almost a week after parts of the island nation were devastated by a volcanic eruption and tsunami. The Australian naval ship HMAS Adelaide was expected to set sail on Friday carrying British aid, including 90 family-sized tents, eight community tents, and six wheelbarrows requested by the government.

Tongans overwhelmed by support in South

2022-01-21T08:25+0100newsnow-co-uk (en)

While communication to Tonga has been sporadic after last week’s volcanic eruption and tsunami, Southland woman Alini Findlayson says she is happy to know her family there is safe. Three people have been killed , communication cables damaged, and an island destroyed after Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai erupted on Saturday, triggering a tsunami.

57-year-old Tongan man survives 27-hour swim after tsunami

2022-01-21T08:19+0100timesnownews (en)

Wellington: A 57-year-old Tongan man said that he swam for around 27 hours after getting swept out to the sea during Saturday's devastating tsunami following a volcanic eruption. He is being hailed as a 'real-life Aquaman'. Lisala Folau, who lived on the small, isolated island of Atata, was swept....

Alert for a strong light earthquake in Acapulco

2022-01-21T08:17+0100california18 (en)

It is reported of light seismic activity – with a magnitude of 4.4 – in Acapulco . The episode took place at 0:13 local time (6:13 UTC), with an epicenter 16 km northeast of that town and a depth of 32 km. Due to the recency of this episode, There are still no details about material damage or victims as a consequence of this telluric movement.

Tongans relieved as communications to relatives affected by eruption, tsunami are restored

2022-01-21T08:09+0100Stuff (en)

While communication to Tonga has been sporadic after last week’s volcanic eruption and tsunami, Southland woman Alini Findlayson says she is happy to know her family there is safe. Three people have been killed , communication cables damaged, and an island destroyed after Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai erupted on Saturday, triggering a tsunami.

US: Magnitude-5.1 offshore earthquake occurs in southern Alaska, US, at around 20:18 AKST Jan. 20

2022-01-21T07:48+0100garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-5.1 earthquake occurred in southern Alaska, US at around 20:18 AKST Jan. 20. The epicenter was about 49 km (30 miles) northwest of Ninilchik. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 117 km (73 miles), and moderate to light shaking was probably felt throughout most of southern Alaska.

Queen Elizabeth ‘shocked and saddened’ by impact of volcanic eruption in Tonga

2022-01-21T07:37+0100geo-tv (en)

Britain's Queen Elizabeth has sent condolences to the king of Tonga after a huge volcanic eruption triggered a tsunami and smothered islands in ash. The Buckingham Palace shared the message of queen on its official Instagram handle. "I am shocked and saddened by the impact of the volcanic eruption and tsunami in Tonga.

UK aid heads to Tonga as Pacific nation continues the clean-up after eruption and tsunami

2022-01-21T07:30+0100skynews (en)

UK-funded aid is being sent to Tonga, almost a week after parts of the island nation were devastated by a volcanic eruption and tsunami. The Australian naval ship HMAS Adelaide was expected to set sail on Friday carrying British aid, including 90 family-sized tents, eight community tents, and six wheelbarrows requested by the government.

When NZ was hit by 'major' ancient tsunami

2022-01-21T07:25+0100newsnow-co-uk (en)

Most of the volcanoes in the arc were too deep for their underwater eruptions to have any effect on the surface and were very unlikely to create a tsunami, although Monowai and Rumble III were relatively shallow. Volcanoes in the arc were formed as a consequence of subduction, where the tectonic....

Beach resort hit by tsunami on outskirts of Nuku'alofa, Tonga

2022-01-21T07:15+0100ecns (en)

Photo taken on Jan. 19, 2022 shows a beach resort hit by tsunami on the outskirts of Nuku'alofa, capital of Tonga. On Jan. 14-15, the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano in Tonga erupted violently, triggering tsunami in Tonga. (Ha'atafu Beach Resort/Handout via Xinhua) Photo taken on Jan.

Court House goes red for Tonga

2022-01-21T07:11+0100nationaltribune (en)

The Court House will be bathed in red light in a show of support of the Tongan community in Cairns following last week’s unprecedented natural disaster. Saturday’s eruption of an underwater volcano near Tonga on Saturday was thought to be the biggest recorded anywhere on the planet for more than 30 years.

Declare special day for national disaster prevention, says Azalina

2022-01-20T13:23+0100thestar-my (en)

KUALA LUMPUR: A National Disaster Prevention Day should be declared as a reminder for Malaysians not to take their safety for granted, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said (pic). "I look at the nations facing disaster challenges such as the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia and Taiwan.

Indonesia: Magnitude-5.4 earthquake occurs in Papua Province Jan. 20

2022-01-20T12:45+0100garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-5.4 earthquake occurred in northeastern Papua Province at around 19:44 Jan. 20. The epicenter was about 66 km (41 miles) west-northwest of Jayapura. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 14 km (9 miles), and moderate-to-light shaking was probably felt throughout northeastern....

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes near Jayapura, Papua, Indonesia

2022-01-20T12:15+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 occurred only 13 minutes ago 71 km west of Jayapura, Indonesia , the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported. The quake hit at a shallow depth of 10 km beneath the epicenter near Jayapura, Papua, Indonesia, early evening on Thursday, January 20th, 2022, at 7:44 pm local time.

Strong mag. 5.4 earthquake - Papua, Indonesia, on Thursday, Jan 20, 2022 7:44 pm (GMT +9)

2022-01-20T12:15+0100volcanodiscovery (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 occurred only 13 minutes ago 71 km west of Jayapura, Indonesia , the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported. The quake hit at a shallow depth of 10 km beneath the epicenter near Jayapura, Papua, Indonesia, early evening on Thursday, January 20th, 2022, at 7:44 pm local time.

Indonesia's Banten Earthquake Damages 3,078 Houses

2022-01-20T00:25+0100tempo-co (en)

Residents saw the condition of houses damaged by the earthquake in East Kadu Agung, Lebak, Banten, Friday, January 14, 2022. The 6.7 magnitude earthquake was felt as far as Jakarta and West Java. ANTARA/Muhammad Bagus Khoirunas. TEMPO.CO Jakarta - The 6.6 magnitude that struck Indonesia 's Banten Province on January 14 damaged 3,078 houses.

The Tonga volcanic eruption has revealed the vulnerabilities in the global telecommunication system Future events could damage the critical portion of the undersea network. Dale Dominey-Howes, The Conversation · An hour ago

2022-01-19T18:27+0100scroll-in (en)

In the wake of a violent volcanic eruption in Tonga, much of the communication with residents on the islands remains at a standstill. In our modern, highly-connected world, more than 95% of global data transfer occurs along fibre-optic cables that criss-cross Breakage or interruption to this....

Indonesia: Magnitude-5.5 offshore earthquake occurs in the Ceram Sea off Maluku Province at around 23:29 Jan. 19

2022-01-19T17:46+0100garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-5.5 earthquake occurred in the Ceram Sea off the coast of Seram Island, Maluku Province, at around 23:29 Jan. 19. The epicenter was about 219 km (136 miles) east of Amahai. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 20 km (12 miles), and moderate-to-light shaking was probably felt....

News Breaking: 5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Indonesia's Amahai | Check Details Here

2022-01-19T17:02+0100india (en)

Indonesia : An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 on the Richter scale, occurred today in Amahai, Indonesia as said by the USGS Earthquake Dispatch, reported by news agency ANI. Also Read - Indonesia's Strong Earthquake Causes Massive Damage, 2 Injured Magnitude 5.5 earthquake at- 219 km E of Amahai, Indonesia: USGS Earthquake Dispatch.

Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake At- 219 Km E of Amahai, Indonesia: USGS Earthquake Dispatch - Latest Tweet by ANI

2022-01-19T15:56+0100latestly (en)

The latest Tweet by ANI states, 'Magnitude 5.5 earthquake at- 219 km E of Amahai, Indonesia : USGS Earthquake Dispatch' Magnitude 5.5 earthquake at- 219 km E of Amahai, Indonesia: USGS Earthquake Dispatch ANI (@ANI) January 19, 2022 (SocialLY brings you all the latest breaking news, viral trends and....

The Tonga volcanic eruption has revealed the vulnerabilities in our global telecommunication system

2022-01-19T13:44+0100qrius (en)

Dale Dominey-Howes, University of Sydney In the wake of a violent volcanic eruption in Tonga, much of the communication with residents on the islands remains at a standstill. In our modern, highly-connected world, more than 95% of global data transfer occurs along fibre-optic cables that criss-cross through the world’s oceans.