Underwater volcanic eruption: Australia, New Zealand step up efforts to aid tsunami-hit Tonga
An underwater volcano off Tonga had erupted on Saturday and had triggered a tsunami on the shores of Tonga. It has cut off phone and internet lines for the entire island.
Jan 17, 2022, 06:54 AM IST
Tonga volcano eruption triggers tsunami warnings in Japan and Pacific islands
The Japan Meteorological Agency said that it expected surge waves of up to 3 meters (10 feet) to reach the Amami and Tokara Islands.
Jan 16, 2022, 07:36 AM IST
Canoe carving to protect coral reefs in Tonga
Eua island in Tonga looks idyllic, but those living there are suffering the day-to-day realities of climate change. With high unemployment and the island's coral reefs eroded in part due to increased ocean temperatures, a project teaching islanders how to build canoes could help them adapt to the changing environment.
Sep 30, 2021, 20:04 PM IST
Cyclone wreaks havoc in Tonga's capital, parliament flattened, homes wrecked
Tonga's neighbours scrambled to deliver emergency relief on Tuesday after Cyclone Gita tore across the Pacific island nation in the middle of the night, flattening the parliament, tearing roofs off homes and causing widespread flooding.
Feb 13, 2018, 10:17 AM IST
Tonga declares state of emergency as cyclone looms
Tonga declared a state of emergency Monday as the Pacific island kingdom braces for a direct hit by a powerful cyclone that is threatening to become a Category Five superstorm.
Feb 12, 2018, 10:34 AM IST
Magnitude 6.1 quake strikes under sea off Tonga
An earthquake of 6.1 magnitude struck under the sea 170km (105 miles) west of Neiafu in Tonga at 1404 GMT on Sunday, at a depth of 10km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Oct 09, 2017, 00:40 AM IST
Tonga's king dissolves parliament, orders new election
Tonga is the Pacific's only monarchy but has attempted to increase democracy in recent years.
Aug 25, 2017, 12:20 PM IST
Fiji declares curfew nationwide as powerful cyclone Winston approaches
Fiji declared a nationwide curfew on Saturday, as airlines suspended flights and the prime minister warned people to seek refuge from a cyclone that could prove to be the Pacific island nation`s mo
Feb 20, 2016, 14:56 PM IST
Severe cyclone takes aim at Tonga
Tonga declared a pre-emptive state of emergency Saturday as severe tropical cyclone Ula hit the tiny Pacific kingdom.
Jan 02, 2016, 04:04 AM IST
