A massive underwater volcano erupted off Tonga this year in January, triggering Tsunami warnings. The dramatic explosion of the Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai volcano was seen in satellite images as the eruption sent smoke and ash into the air.

'Surprisingly intact': Probe into massive undersea Tonga volcanic eruption defies expectations of scientists

An ancient super earthquake with a magnitude of 9.5 struck the Chilean coast around 3,800 years ago, triggering 9,000 kilometres wide tsunami that was felt all the way across New Zealand, a new study has discovered.

Super quake struck Earth 3,800 yrs ago, triggered 9,000km wide tsunami, say scientists

It was a heart-warming incident in Tamil Nadu's Nagapattinam district when the entire district administration came together for the wedding of a girl, who was orphaned while she was an infant.

How a bureaucrat granted a new life to girls orphaned by Tsunami

According to NASA, the volcanic eruption in Tonga unleashed explosive forces comparable to up to 30 million tonnes of TNT — hundreds of times more than the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima.

NASA says Tonga eruption equivalent to hundreds of Hiroshimas

Tonga, the Pacific nation that was struck by a powerful tsunami last weekend, consists of about 170 islands, some tiny, stretching across 270,000 square miles, an area roughly the size of Texas.

Three tiny islands have borne the brunt of Tonga’s tsunami

After about five days of unprecedented devastation, aid operations have been ramped up for Tonga which is still reeling from the aftermath of the volcanic eruption and tsunami.

UK, New Zealand, Australia send aid to Tonga after devastating volcanic eruption and tsunami

We have been telling you about the devastation in the Pacific island nation of Tonga, the 750 square kilometer region suffered an undersea volcanic eruption and then a tsunami crashed ashore but now the region is facing another major challenge that of a possible covid-19 outbreak. Tonga has reported just one case of the virus but with relief workers and aid shipments on their way to the island it has been feared that solving one crisis could give rise to a covid outbreak.

Volcanic eruption, tsunami and now Covid outbreak fears loom over Tonga island

A 57-year-old Tongan man is being hailed as 'real-life Aquaman' after he said he swam for 27 hours to reach the shore after a tsunami triggered by violent explosion of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha`apai volcano on the Southern Pacific island nation.

'Real life Aquaman': Disabled Tongan man swam for 27 hours after tsunami

Australia and New Zealand have now sent in the much needed humanitarian supplies to Tonga. The tsunami hit south pacific island which finally has been made contact with with the rest of the world after having been completely cut off for the last five days. Now after having been days off the grid the very first visuals of the scale of devastation that's been wreaked by the tsunami waves on the island nation have emerged.

Fields washed away, trees uprooted; first batch of aid arrives in Tonga

Initial damage assessment is now underway in Tonga following a violent volcanic eruption which also triggered a tsunami which crashed ashore on Tonga. According to authorities at least, a 15 meter tall Tsunami waves crashed ashore on Tonga resulting in deaths of at least about three people and demolishing several homes.

Tonga volcanic eruption: At least 3 killed, homes demolished; damage assessment is underway

Latest satellite pictures: Tsunami and volcano in Tonga

At least two people have died following volcanic eruption and tsunami in Tonga that left extensive damage in its wake.

Death toll climbs to 2 following Tonga's volcano eruption and tsunami

On Saturday, the impact of a powerful volcano eruption in the Pacific was felt halfway across the world. There is little word from Tonga - the epicenter of this explosion. The volcano eruption has snapped the country's communication lines. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: A volcano eruption that was felt halfway across the world

Another large eruption has been detected at the Tonga volcano, two days after a massive eruption triggered tsunami waves around the Pacific.

Tonga calls for 'immediate aid' as another large eruption detected

'Water is an immediate need': Tonga assesses damage after volcanic eruption, COVID-19 threat looms

Tsunami warnings were issued after a dramatic underwater volcano erupted off Tonga on Saturday (January 15). Advisories and evacuation orders were also issued on the shores of Tonga as well as several South Pacific islands.

Tsunami threat from undersea volcano eruption in Tonga has now 'passed'

An underwater volcano has erupted in the Pacific island nation of Tonga. Tsunami threats have now been issued in New Zealand and some parts of the United States. There is a Tsunami alert for the US west coast and flooding in Hawaii after this eruption. The eruption has led to heavy rainfall, thunder and lightning in the island. Meanwhile fumes of smoke have blackened the skies sending powerful waves through the region. The eruption was so intense that Fiji which is more than 800 kms from Tonga also heard loud thunder sounds.

Underwater volcano erupts in Pacific island nation of Tonga

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Global debt surged to a record USD226 trillion last year. This is the largest one-year surge since World War II. Can this trigger the next financial crisis? Palki Sharma tells you about the risks.

Gravitas: This giant tsunami of debt could trigger the next financial crisis

After a magnitude 7.3 undersea earthquake struck off Flores Island on Tuesday, Indonesia removed a tsunami warning, generating concern in a location prone to deadly quakes but seemingly causing minimal damage or casualties.

Indonesia cancels tsunami warning after powerful undersea earthquake

World tsunami day is definitely not a moment to celebrate. It's a grim reminder of destruction a mere wave of water can cause. It's not just a wave though, these are gigantic torrents of doom often triggered by Earthquakes.

World tsunami day: These are the deadliest ones to have hit us so far

On Thursday night, a strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.1 rocked the Tokyo region, but officials claimed there was no threat of a tsunami. The quake struck at a depth of 80 kilometres in Chiba prefecture, just east of Tokyo, according to the Meteorological Agency (48 miles).

6.1-magnitude earthquake shakes Tokyo area; no tsunami danger

According to United States Geological Survey(USGS), a 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia on Monday. Notable quake, preliminary info: M 6.6 - 82 km W of Luwuk, Indonesia https://t.

6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia's Sulawesi island

Northern Japan was jolted by an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6, the country's weather agency said on Saturday, warning about the possibility of landslides in the hilly northeast.

6.6-magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Japan, no tsunami warning issued 

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