A tsunami triggered by a volcanic eruption decimated some islands of the South Pacific nation of Tonga. The crushing effect on land and infrastructure can be seen from outer space. Three of Tonga’s ...

The blast from the volcano could be heard in Alaska, and the waves crossed the ocean to cause an oil spill and two drownings in Peru. The startling satellite images resembled a massive nuclear ...

For instance, a 5.8-magnitude earthquake is considered moderate, but its impact can vary significantly based on its depth and proximity to populated areas. The recent Tonga quake, occurring at a ...

Tsunami warning lifted after 7.1 earthquake rocks Tonga - Residents of the Pacific Island country were told to move to higher ground ...