Tsunami Warnings Raised Following Tonga Volcanic Eruption
A major volcanic eruption has rocked the small island nation of Tonga, causing tsunami warnings to go up across the Pacific from Australia to the U.S.Spectacular and terrifying satellite imagery shows Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai volcano exploding on Saturday. A massive cloud of ash appeared over the Pacific, unleashing havoc in Tonga. Thereported blackouts across the island nation as well as cell phone and internet outages.
Shortly after the eruption, a tsunami hit the capital of Nuku’alofa. The wave reached a height of roughly 4 feet . Despite the tense scenes, there have been no reports of casualties so far. The sun is set to rise shortly in Tonga, which will give officials a better chance to assess the damage, get the lights back on, and help residents in need.The danger of tsunamis, however, extends well beyond Tonga’s shores.
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