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KOMPAS.com – Underwater volcano in the region Tonga erupted on Saturday (15/1/2022) and caused a tsunami.
Tsunami warnings were even issued by several countries including Japan and the United States.
quote CNN, the impact of the volcanic eruption in Tonga caused a severe tsunami in Tongatapu, where the capital is located.
Also read: Hit by the Tsunami, Where is Tonga?
So far, New Zealand, a country with close ties to Tonga, has not received any reports of deaths or injuries.
However, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the tsunami had an impact on Tonga’s capital Nuku’alofa, where boats and boulders were scattered about.
Apart from that the shops along the beach are out of order.
Due to this tsunami, King Ronga Tupou VI was evacuated from the palace.
Communication in Tonga is currently also still cut off.
Also read: Eruption and Tsunami in Tonga, Will it Affect Indonesia?
The following are a number of countries affected by the volcanic eruption in Tonga:
1. Japan
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning for several coastal areas of the country on Sunday (1/16/2022) morning.
Iwate Prefecture saw waves as high as about 2.7 meters after the eruption.
As for a number of other areas reported a small tsunami.
However, on Sunday (16/1/2022) afternoon, all tsunami warnings had been lifted.
The Japan Meteorological Agency ruled out the possibility of further tsunamis, but only said there could be some tidal fluctuations.
The Japanese coast guard said so far no damage had been reported.
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2. Fiji
Fiji also issued a warning asking people living in low-lying coastal areas to move to safety.
This is done to anticipate strong currents and dangerous waves.
Footage circulating showed people fleeing to higher ground in Suva, Fiji’s capital when huge waves hit the shore.
Also read: Recognizing Tsunami Signs and How to Save Yourself
3. Samoa
Samoa also issued tsunami warnings for all lowland coastal districts.
This was conveyed by the Samoa Meteorological Agency.
Residents and visitors are advised to stay away from the beach area.
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4. New Zealand
Tonga hit by tsunami, King of Tonga evacuated-
A tsunami warning was also issued for coastal areas on the north and east coasts of New Zealand’s North Island and the Chatham Islands.
Scientists from New Zealand’s Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Emily Lane said that the eruption that occurred in Tonga was a very significant eruption.
“Shock waves from it are clearly visible on satellite imagery and there are reports of eruptions being heard at least as far as New Zealand,” he said.
quote NyTimes, New Zealand advises people on the coast to anticipate unusually strong currents and the appearance of unexpected waves on the coast.
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5. United States of America
The eruption of an underwater volcano in Tonga is said to have also caused waves on the US West Coast with a height of about 1 meter.
According to the San Diego National Weather Service, the highest recorded wave was in Port San Luis, California at about 1.3 meters.
The first tsunami waves were seen on the West Coast on Saturday (15/1/2022) morning.
Tsunami warnings have now been lifted, including in California, Oregon, Washington and Alaska.
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