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The Australian Defence Force and New Zealand Defence Force send aircraft to assess the damage in Tonga as communications continue to be disrupted in the Pacific islands.
2022-01-16

Satellite imagery of Hunga Tonga shows that most of the volcanic island was destroyed by the eruption.
2022-01-16

Two people are killed by a small tsunami in Lambayeque, Peru.
2022-01-15

Tonga is hit by ashfall and a tsunami after the eruption of Hunga Tonga, destroying homes as locals struggle to find higher ground. Major flooding is reported in the capital Nukuʻalofa. Shock waves from the eruption are detected as far away as Alaska, United States. Other Pacific countries have also advised their citizens to seek higher ground. Internet access has reportedly been disrupted in Tonga.
2022-01-15

The Hunga Tonga, an undersea volcano, erupts, sending ash and steam 20 kilometers into the air. The government of Tonga issues a tsunami warning and advises people in all islands of Tonga to avoid the coasts.
2022-01-14

Tonga begins an 11 day coronation ceremony of King Tupou VI.
2015-06-27

The funeral of former King of Tonga George Tupou V is held in Nukuʻalofa with thousands of mourners lining the street.
2012-03-27