NASA scientists estimate Tonga blast at 10 megatons
Researchers who have been studying the volcano since 2015 say it was likely caused by seawater flowing into a chamber filled with magma.
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An undersea cable fault could cut Tonga from the rest of the world for weeks
Amid the 7.6-magnitude quake, the single fiber optic cable that the archipelago relied on for global communications ruptured.
Satellite photos show Tonga before and after huge undersea volcano eruption
Significant damage is being reported on the Pacific island of Tonga and thick ash on an airport runway is preventing aid from arriving.
A massive volcano erupts near Tonga, causing tsunami waves as far as the West Coast
An undersea volcano erupted near the Pacific nation of Tonga, sending tsunami waves crashing across the shore there and around the Pacific, including a surges along the U.S. West Coast.
Small, Far-Flung Pacific Islands Are Combating COVID-19 Just Like The Rest Of Us
As many island nations attempt to keep the coronavirus out, they also risk getting cut off from the outside world their economies depend on.
Making A Mark: Ancient Tonga Tattoo Tools May Illustrate Birth Of Polynesian Body Art
Australian researchers used carbon dating to determine the tattoo tools from Tonga are around 2,700 years old.
Tongan Skier Finishes Strong In Olympics After Just 12 Weeks Of Training In Snow
Shirtless flag-bearer Pita Taufatofua, a Rio taekwondo competitor turned Pyeongchang cross-country skier, came in 114th on Friday. His goal was simply to finish the race (and not hit a tree).
What Does A Newly Born Pacific Island Say About Life On Mars?
Take five minutes of your day, watch this amazing video of the birth of a new island in Tonga, and let its story and science knock you to the floor, says astrophysicist Adam Frank.