Tsunami marine warning

Tonga Met issues tsunami marine warning

The warning was issued as a result of ongoing volcanic eruption reported at Hunga-Tonga Hunga-Ha’apai.

Tonga Geological Services said satellite images captured the Hunga Volcano erupting at 4:20am (local time), raising the plume to altitude 5-20km above sea level.

“The plume of ash, steam and gas dispersed at a radius of 210km from the volcano over Tongatapu, ‘Eua and Ha’apai group.”

“Smell of sulphur is reported in Tongatapu and ‘Eua and the public is advised to wear masks when commuting. “