The Associated Press reports that the Pacific nation of Tonga has issued a tsunami warning after an undersea volcanic eruption.
The US Tsunami Warning Center says a magnitude 7.6 earthquake was recorded at UTC 06:40 on Saturday.
AP says a tsunami warning has been put into force across the island nation.
Tsunami waves can cause major damage. People in the region are advised to move away from coastal areas and listen to local authorities for information and instructions.
The US Tsunami Warning Center says a magnitude 7.6 earthquake was recorded at UTC 06:40 on Saturday.
AP says a tsunami warning has been put into force across the island nation.
Tsunami waves can cause major damage. People in the region are advised to move away from coastal areas and listen to local authorities for information and instructions.
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Tonga issues tsunami warning following a magnitude 7.6 undersea volcanic eruption at UTC 06:40 on Saturday, as reported by The Associated Press. The US Tsunami Warning Center recorded this earthquake. People in the affected region are advised to move from coastal areas and follow local
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Category ID: nhk
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220115_14/
Date: Jan. 15, 2022
Created: 2022/01/16 10:13
Updated: 2025/12/09 18:15
Last Read: 2022/01/16 10:13