Large waves are washing ashore in Tonga after another violent volcanic eruption hit the island nation – and Government officials issued a second tsunami warning in two days. This is the second major eruption of the volcano in less than a month.
Mannnn my heart hurts for my people rn ????? pic.twitter.com/QjzW5f1uAy
— Aki??? (@ahkee_fifita) January 15, 2022
Here’s a video of the actual eruption:
There is so much material ejected into the sky that it has turned black!
It is literally dark in parts of Tonga and people are rushing to safety following the eruption. ?? pic.twitter.com/7NoP0y9GCo
— Jese Tuisinu (@JTuisinu) January 15, 2022
The tsunami alert follows yesterday’s eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai, an underwater volcano, sending ash, steam and gas up to 17km into the air.
Stay safe everyone ?? pic.twitter.com/OhrrxJmXAW
— Dr Faka’iloatonga Taumoefolau (@sakakimoana) January 15, 2022
Here another terrifying video of the tsunami:
This family were in church. They’d just finish having choir practice and the tsunami hit ?❤️?? pic.twitter.com/DLLFRJ9BAc
— KNOWKNEE (@JohnnyTeisi) January 15, 2022
Volcanic ash is currently raining down on Nuku’alofa, Tonga’s capital.
Raining ash and tiny pebbles, darkness blanketing the sky. pic.twitter.com/hAaiWATYKE
— Dr Faka’iloatonga Taumoefolau (@sakakimoana) January 15, 2022
There are currently no warnings in place for Fiji, Samoa or New Zealand.
The shock wave generated by the recent eruption of Hunga Tonga #volcano is even visible on satellite imagery. Unbelievable. pic.twitter.com/5Hih2mPePs
— CyanideCN (@CyanideCN_) January 15, 2022
RNZ says there are reports of sirens ringing across Nukualofa and police are asking people to move to higher ground.
Hoping and Praying that our Tongan friends are alright! pic.twitter.com/6qV9SHNhdA
— CHUPAPI MUNYAYO? (@kuki_munyayo) January 15, 2022
There are also reports on social media of the explosion being heard in Fiji – and as far away as Samoa.
The Tongan eruption has been felt and heard in Fiji with my @raspishake seismograph in Suva picking up the disturbance. Comment if you felt/heard this and where? pic.twitter.com/BritLBUAt2
— Fiji Earthquakes & Weather (@FijiEarthquakes) January 15, 2022
The Tonga Meteorological Services posted to Facebook noting a warning is in place for the entire island.
Can literally hear the volcano eruption, sounds pretty violent. pic.twitter.com/gX6z2lSJWf
— Dr Faka’iloatonga Taumoefolau (@sakakimoana) January 15, 2022
The police and local authorities have advised for all residents to move to higher ground.
Locals have been posting online, including one who wrote: “A volcanic explosion just erupted and people have evacuated to higher ground now from possible tsunami waves also ash shards are falling and now the ash clouds are covering the island of Tongatapu.
Tonga’s Hunga Tonga volcano just had one of the most violent volcano eruptions ever captured on satellite. pic.twitter.com/M2D2j52gNn
— US StormWatch (@US_Stormwatch) January 15, 2022
“We live in Kolomotu’a near the ocean so we have left already and we are in our cars heading out but traffic on every road. Please pray for us as a family and safety.”
Anthony Browne is in Fiji and told the Herald the eruption is still being heard and felt as far away as Nadi, Fiji.
“For the last hour there have been continuous explosive sounds with continuous rumbling, windows rattling and doors rattling.”
A tsunami warning has been issued in Tonga following a new eruption. The volcano has been been erupting over the past several weeks with multiple eruptions and several tsunami waves observed. The police and local authorities have advised for all to move to higher ground.
— james dyson (@jamesdyson22) January 15, 2022
Spectacular footage posted on Twitter shows waves flowing into the streets from a beach in Tonga.
The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai volcano is located about 30km south-east of Fonuafo’ou island in Tonga. It had been active from December 20, 2021, but was declared dormant on January 11.
On Friday, several Tongan geologists went to observe the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai volcano.
Checking the Satellite imagery when I see this off the coast of Tonga ??, it’s the plume from an underwater volcano erupting that’s literally just happened in the last 45 mins ?. Really hoping no one has got hurt pic.twitter.com/6Cl8NSIc7w
— Andrew Francombe (@adfphotography2) January 15, 2022
Taaniela Kula, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Lands & Natural Resources – who was in charge of the group – told local media outlet Matangi Tonga: “Yesterday there were massive explosives, thundering lightning within two miles away, we observed and recorded.
“Big day yesterday indeed!. It was great getting out there during the volcano’s peak hours. It’s a geologist’s dream to see actual geological events in process.”
The ongoing plumes of debris from the volcano earlier saw a halt of flights in Tonga.
As of yesterday, the maximum tsunami wave had been recorded in Nuku’alofa tide gauge at 12:30pm and was about 30cm above sea level.
RNZ reported the tsunami marine warning issued for all of Tonga waters, following the violent eruptions of underwater volcano Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai yesterday, lifted around midday today. [NZHerald]
According to latest news, tsunami waves have reached California and other places along the Pacific Northwest. Here some videos:
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To the Tongan people, prayers and love to you all. Yes, the planet is angry with us humans for not taking care of our responsibilities, but everyone will suffer now, human, other animals, fauna, and flora. We had everything, but it was never enough. Tongans have taken less than most, but they are suffering right now as if they caused the problem. Even their voices are lost to us at this time. Very sad as I think of them and many others in the wake of coming times.
Third shaking of planet with its two hands great spirit is mad on us. Human depopulation’s are in full progress. Lie and deceptions in new world order. False Flag operations in Texas?
The first video shows the underwater volcano eruption. That was a huge shockwave.
Even though the tsunami didn’t look so bad, it probably was much worse if in the path. All the debris can cause major damage when the wave pushes it into people, homes, and cars.