Volcanoes

New Pacific island rises after underwater volcanic blast
The tiny island came into existence 11 hours after a volcanic eruption and grew to 24,000 square metres in size.
Published On 26 Sep 2022
Photos: Volcano near Iceland’s main airport erupts
Fagradalsfjall volcano began erupting just eight months after its last eruption officially ended.
Published On 4 Aug 2022
Volcano erupts on Japanese island Kyushu, prompting evacuations
Sakurajima is one of Japan’s most active volcanoes and eruptions of varying levels take place on a regular basis.
Published On 24 Jul 2022
Tonga internet reconnected five weeks after volcanic eruption
Massive eruption and tsunami had ruptured undersea cable, leaving residents with only makeshift satellite connections.
Published On 23 Feb 2022

US will also deploy USS Sampson to join Australian and British ships on ‘contactless’ aid runs following tsunami.

Resident of Tongatapu says deafening sound, rain of sulphur ash followed Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai’s eruption.

Pita Taufatofua is raising funds for island nation hit by devastating underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami.

UN says some 60,000 people affected by damage to crops, livestock, fisheries due to ashfall and saltwater intrusion.

Military plane from New Zealand first to arrive as recovery effort accelerates after Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai disaster.

Governments and aid agencies try to assess extent of disaster amid ‘challenging’ communication links.

Communications to Tonga remain largely severed, as scientists warn of the risk of more eruptions.

There are some 1,350 potentially active volcanoes around the world, many located around the Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’.

A volcanic eruption and tsunami severed communications with Tonga, leaving the Pacific kingdom isolated.

Official says there is an immediate need for drinking water and food, as efforts begin to assess scale of damage.

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