An international group of scientists have arrived at the Hunga-Tonga Hunga-Ha’apai volcano this week, to conduct a month-long research to better understand the cause of the powerful 2022 eruption. NZ scientist Cornel de Ronde is leading the voyage onboard the research vessel R/V Tangaroa, from 15 May to 12 June. It will be the first voyage to HTHH to comprehensively map the seafloor, while also measuring the gravity and magnetic signatures of the remaining edifice.
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Wednesday 22 May 2024
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Wednesday 12 July 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
There is no immediate threat or warning associated with the Tofua volcano and although the ongoing steam eruption is considered a normal occurrence. The localized volcanic activity is being closely monitored by the Tonga Geological Services.
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