Images show high waves along the coast of the Polynesian country. A huge cloud from the Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha’apai volcano eruption can be seen from space.
It is not yet known whether there have been any deaths or injuries.
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American Samoa
The National Weather Service, the American counterpart of the KNMI, has issued a tsunami warning for American Samoa. People are being called upon to flee to higher parts of the island.
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A tsunami warning has also been issued in New Zealand. Strong currents are expected on the North Island, the National Emergency Management Agency reports.
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See also – Boiling magma and a lot of pressure: this is how a volcanic eruption occurs
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