Satellite Captures Dramatic Tsunami-Triggering Volcanic Eruption in South Pacific

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Frightened Tongans fled to higher ground Saturday after a massive volcanic eruption sent tsunami waves crashing onto the South Pacific island and triggered warnings as far as the US West Coast.

Local resident Mere Taufa said she was in her house getting ready for dinner when the undersea volcano erupted – sending water surging into her home.

Tonga's King Tupou VI was reported to have been evacuated from the Royal Palace in Nuku'alofa and taken by police convoy to a villa well away from the coastline.The volcano's eruption lasted at least eight minutes and sent plumes of gas, ash, and smoke several kilometers into the air. Its latest eruption was so intense it was heard as"loud thunder sounds" in Fiji more than 800 kilometers away, according to officials in Suva City – where images shared on social media showed large waves hitting the coast.

 

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