A 2022 satellite photo shows smoke rising from a caldera on Tofua, highlighting the "looming threat" of the volcanic island.
It was one of the most powerful volcanic eruptions ever recorded. And it was a wake-up call. Locator map showing Tonga islands on globe, as well as location of volcano in relation to other islands.
Successive eruptions have allowed the island to reach an area of ... Climate cooling: the surprising effect of the Hunga Tonga volcanic eruption Icelandic eruptions: A significant toxic cloud crosses ...
Tonga's 171 islands are located in the South Pacific, between Australia and Fiji, and ruled by King Taufa'ahua Tupou IV. Tonga has sold passports for as much as US$60,000, and it seriously ...