Tonga Eruption Made Waves in Earth’s Ionosphere
Tsunami models underestimated shockwave from Tonga eruption
Tsunami models underestimated shockwave from Tonga eruption
Tsunami waves up to 10 m (33 feet) high hit Ha’apai Islands, Tonga
Tonga Tsunami a Reminder of Need for Better Global Detection Network
Tsunami models underestimated shockwave from Tonga eruption
80 per cent of Tonga population impacted by eruption and tsunami
The eruption reached a very large and powerful climax nearly four weeks later, on 15 January 2022.
In Hawaii, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reported waves slamming ashore from half a metre 1.
An flight from to was diverted to to avoid volcanic ash, with a subsequent flight from Nouméa to placed on hold.