Tonga eruption could have 'cooling effect' on southern hemisphere - scientist

2022-01-17T08:26+0100rnz-co-nz (en)

It is possible the Tongan volcanic eruption could lead to a slightly cooler winter and possibly beautiful sunsets in the southern hemisphere this winter. The effects of the undersea volcanic eruption in Tonga was felt across the Pacific. Photo: Tonga Geological Services/ EyePress News via AFP.

Tonga eruption could have 'cooling effect' on southern hemisphere - scientist

2022-01-17T07:30+0100radionz (en)

It is possible the Tongan volcanic eruption could lead to a slightly cooler winter and possibly beautiful sunsets in the southern hemisphere this winter. The effects of the undersea volcanic eruption in Tonga was felt across the Pacific. Photo: Tonga Geological Services/ EyePress News via AFP.

Tonga eruption and tsunami: Invisible and toxic gas currently over the Pacific 37 minutes ago

2022-01-17T04:51+0100newstalkzb (en)

The world's highest concentration of invisible and toxic gas is currently over the Pacific following the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai eruption in Tonga. Due to the eruption in Tonga, Niwa says the world's highest concentration of sulphur dioxide (SO2) is currently over the Pacific.

Cyclone Cody: Swells build in Hawke's Bay, forecaster expect peak to be Monday evening

2022-01-17T04:04+0100nzherald (en)

Swells hitting Hawke's Bay from the remnants of Cyclone Cody are expected to begin to ease tomorrow. This afternoon the swell was slowly building, with damage to exposed areas at high tide after 6pm still possible. But for the most part, the region and New Zealand had been "spared the full brunt of....

Ocean swell seekers tear down warning signs in Mt Maunganui in wake of Tongan tsunami, Cyclone Cody

2022-01-17T03:00+0100Stuff (en)

People were ‘actively ignoring’ Mt Maunganui safety advice in the wake of the Tongan tsunami and Cyclone Cody , and pulled down signs in a bid to check out unpredictable ocean swells, the council says. Tauranga City Council pulled in contractors to keep people away from Mauao and Moturiki/Leisure....

Ocean swell seekers tear down warning signs in Mt Maunganui in wake of Tongan tsunami, Cyclone Cody

2022-01-17T00:00+0100Stuff (en)

People are ‘actively ignoring’ Mt Maunganui safety advice in the wake of the Tongan tsunami and Cyclone Cody , and have pulled down signs in a bid to check out unpredictable ocean swells, the council says. Tauranga City Council has pulled in contractors to keep people away from Mauao and....

Tonga tsunami: Tutukaka damage has business wondering, ‘what next?’

2022-01-16T22:25+0100Stuff (en)

hit the marina on Saturday night. About eight to 10 boats have sunk, numerous other boats have been damaged, and there is extensive damage to marina structures, said Dive! Tutukaka owner Jeroen​ Jongejans​. The New Zealand Civil Defence has cancelled a warning for people to stay off beaches and....

Tsunami warnings cancelled for Australia’s east coast

2022-01-16T21:53+0100heraldsun (en)

Tsunami warnings for waters off Australia’s east coast have all been lifted. The Bureau of Meteorology cancelled warnings across New South Wales and Queensland last night, saying the main tsunami waves have now passed all expected locations. Victoria and Tasmania have also been cleared with no tsunami threat detected.

Tsunami warnings cancelled for Australia’s east coast

2022-01-16T21:31+0100news_com_au (en)

Tsunami warnings for waters off Australia’s east coast have all been lifted. The Bureau of Meteorology cancelled warnings across New South Wales and Queensland last night, saying the main tsunami waves have now passed all expected locations. Victoria and Tasmania have also been cleared with no tsunami threat detected.

Tonga tsunami: Tutukaka damage has business wondering, ‘what next?’

2022-01-16T17:10+0100Stuff (en)

on Monday, after a tsunami surge from the Tongan earthquake hit the marina on Saturday night. About eight to 10 boats have sunk, numerous other boats have been damaged, and there is extensive damage to marina structures, said Dive! Tutukaka owner Jeroen​ Jongejans​.

Civil defence tsunami warning fail - ACT

2022-01-16T09:47+0100voxy (en)

"Residents in Northland are rightly concerned that neither the Emergency Mobile Alert system nor any Tsunami sirens were activated prior to strong surges that destroyed dozens of boats in the Tutukaka Marina, flooded at least one campground, and put lives at risk as people scrambled to get away from....

Les pêcheurs courent pour sauver leur vie alors que le tsunami tongien frappe la Nouvelle-Zélande, les avertissements se poursuivent

2022-01-16T08:23+0100nouvelles-du-monde (fr)

Un avertissement de la défense civile néo-zélandaise de rester à l’écart des plages a été levé juste après 19 heures dimanche soir en raison de la réduction de l’activité marine, mais les gens ont été avertis que des courants forts et inhabituels et des surtensions pourraient se poursuivre pendant encore 24 heures.

Fishers run for lives as Tongan tsunami hits New Zealand, warnings continue

2022-01-16T08:07+0100Stuff (en)

‘Within minutes, the water came up to our waists’ A group of people fishing in Hokianga Harbour on Northland’s west coast early Sunday morning had to run for their lives as tsunami water surged up to their waists. Local Lili Mullane said the group went down to the water near the northern harbour....

Cyclone Cody: Gales, swells still a risk along East Coast, MetService says

2022-01-16T07:01+0100nzherald (en)

Cyclone Cody is set to track far east of the East Cape tomorrow, and MetService is advising the risk of heavy rain has diminished. But it warns people in exposed parts of eastern Bay of Plenty and Gisborne should still be aware of a risk of severe gales.

Civil Defence Tsunami Warning Fail

2022-01-16T06:10+0100scoop-co-nz (en)

Sunday, 16 January 2022, 6:02 pm Press Release: ACT New Zealand “Residents in Northland are rightly concerned that neither the Emergency Mobile Alert system nor any Tsunami sirens were activated prior to strong surges that destroyed dozens of boats in the Tutukaka Marina, flooded at least one....

Cyclone Cody: Gales, swells still a risk along East Coast, MetService says

2022-01-16T05:57+0100radionz (en)

But it warns people in exposed parts of eastern Bay of Plenty and Gisborne should still be aware of a risk of severe gales. It expects hazardous conditions in exposed eastern coastlines of the North Island, with large swells, significant sea surges, rips and coastal inundation possible.

Cyclone Cody: Gales, swells still a risk along East Coast, MetService says

2022-01-16T05:28+0100rnz-co-nz (en)

But it warns people in exposed parts of eastern Bay of Plenty and Gisborne should still be aware of a risk of severe gales. It expects hazardous conditions in exposed eastern coastlines of the North Island, with large swells, significant sea surges, rips and coastal inundation possible.

Hawke's Bay: Boaties, beach goers asked to stay out of the water until Wednesday

2022-01-16T02:58+0100nzherald (en)

The public and boaties are being warned to stay out of the water and away from beaches across Hawke's Bay until Wednesday, as the region faces the potential double whammy of tsunami and cyclone after effects. The Hawke's Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management Group (HBCDEM) issued the advisory on....

Volcanic eruption: New Zealand ready to help Tonga; tsunami surge destroys boats, closes beaches in NZ

2022-01-16T01:58+0100nzherald (en)

Images of the violent volcanic eruption near Tonga are "hugely concerning", Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says. In a social media post Ardern said communication had been difficult following the eruption of the underground volcano Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai last night.

MIL-Evening Report: Tonga volcano eruption and tsunami – 120 evacuated in NZ’s Far North

2022-01-16T00:49+0100foreignaffairs-nz (en)

An Al Jazeera report on the undersea volcano Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai eruption and tsunami yesterday afternoon. Video: Large waves in the Far North have forced 120 people to be evacuated as big swells from Cyclone Cody and the surge from yesterday’s volcanic eruption and tsunami in Tonga begin to hit Aotearoa New Zealand.

Live: Government looking at how New Zealand can help in Tonga after eruption and tsunami

2022-01-16T00:36+0100Stuff (en)

One local captured the impact of the Tonga tsunami waves live, in a video they streamed on Facebook. Civil Defence warnings are in place as cyclone Cody is about to hit New Zealand, while in Tonga the underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami leaves islands without power and communication.

Fishers run for lives as Tongan tsunami hits New Zealand, warnings continue

2022-01-16T00:36+0100Stuff (en)

Mullane said the first sign of any trouble was an unusual reaction from the wild horses in the area, which suddenly started stomping and running away. “Next minute the water started going out … It went out about 50m and it was dry all around and all I remember was [a friend] Christy saying to me, ‘run’.

Tsunami warning: Strong surges sink boats, prompt evacuations in Far North

2022-01-15T23:55+0100radionz (en)

Yesterday, a tsunami warning for the north and east coasts of the North Island was issued after underwater volcano Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai erupted yesterday and triggered a tsunami in the Kingdom. The advisory has this morning been extended to the west coast of the South Island.

Tsunami and cyclone aftermath: Stay out of the water and off the beaches

2022-01-15T23:53+0100newstalkzb (en)

The public is being warned to stay out of the water and off beaches as Hawke's Bay faces the potential double whammy of tsunami and cyclone after effects. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) issued the advisory after a tsunami surge struck the east coast last night, causing widespread damage in a Northland marina.

Live: 'Significant damage' – evacuations as tsunami surge destroys boats in Northland 2 hours ago

2022-01-15T23:52+0100newstalkzb (en)

Tutukaka Marina is being evacuated as more big waves may be on their way, officials say. The marina and some campgrounds in Northland were evacuated overnight due to a tsunami surge that caused "significant damage", sinking a number of boats and badly damaging others.

Live: No power and no contact with Tonga following eruption and tsunami

2022-01-15T23:49+0100Stuff (en)

Civil Defence warnings are in place as cyclone Cody is about to hit New Zealand, while in Tonga the underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami leaves islands without power and communication. Waves generated by an eruption in Tonga have affected several Pacific island nations including New Zealand and Australia.

Hawke's Bay: Double whammy from cyclone and eruption - stay out of the water and off the beaches

2022-01-15T23:20+0100nzherald (en)

The public is being warned to stay out of the water and off beaches as Hawke's Bay faces the potential double whammy of tsunami and cyclone after effects. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) issued the advisory after a tsunami surge struck the east coast last night, causing widespread damage in a Northland marina.

Live: No power and little contact with Tonga following eruption and tsunami

2022-01-15T23:15+0100Stuff (en)

One local captured the impact of the Tonga tsunami waves live, in a video they streamed on Facebook. Civil Defence warnings are in place while cyclone Cody is about to hit New Zealand while in Tonga the underwater volcanic eruption and tsunami leaves islands without power and communication.

Live: NZ Air Force plane appears to be heading towards Tonga following eruption and tsunami

2022-01-15T22:30+0100Stuff (en)

Waves struck the Pacific Island kingdom after the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai volcano erupted. Civil Defence warnings are in place while cyclone Cody is about to hit New Zealand and in Tonga the volcanic eruption leaves islands without power. Tsunami wave bursts through a fence as Tongan drivers attempt to flee.

Severe damage to Tutukaka Marina after Tonga tsunami surge

2022-01-15T22:28+0100tvnz (en)

Civil Defence Northland has confirmed serious damage has occurred to a number of boats at the Tutukaka Marina overnight thanks to tsunami surge following the Civil Defence Northland said the clean up was underway. (Source: Tim Alexander.) New Zealand's Civil Defence reissued a "tsunami activity"....

Tongan tsunami felt around the Pacific

2022-01-15T22:06+0100samoanews (en)

Suva, FIJI — Waves generated by a volcanic eruption in Tonga on Saturday have affected several Pacific island nations including New Zealand and Australia. The series of volcanic eruptions were also heard in Samoa, Fiji , Vanuatu, and Cook Islands. Multiple communities in Fiji experienced surges soon....

Evacuations as surge from Cyclone Cody and Tonga eruption destroys boats in Tutukaka, Northland

2022-01-15T20:19+0100nzherald (en)

But it appears some people were still caught unaware last night. Pictures from Tutukaka Marina show boats loose from their moorings with visible damage to their hulls. Civil Defence is warning sightseers to stay away as the hazardous surges are continuing, and are likely along the entire east coast of Northland.

Cyclone Cody: Latest developments from New Zealand and the Pacific after Tonga tsunami and eruption

2022-01-15T20:05+0100rnz-co-nz (en)

Civil Defence has been monitoring conditions along parts of the North Island coast for ocean surges associated with Tonga's volcanic eruption. A tsunami hit the Kingdom after underwater volcano Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai erupted for eight minutes, throwing clouds of ash into the sky, yesterday afternoon.

Cyclone Cody: Latest developments from New Zealand and the Pacific after Tonga tsunami and eruption

2022-01-15T19:34+0100radionz (en)

Civil Defence has been monitoring conditions along parts of the North Island coast for ocean surges associated with Tonga's volcanic eruption. A tsunami hit the Kingdom after underwater volcano Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai erupted for eight minutes, throwing clouds of ash into the sky, yesterday afternoon.

Pacific feels effects of Tongan tsunami

2022-01-15T19:14+0100rnzi (en)

The series of volcanic eruptions were also heard in Samoa, Fiji , Vanuatu, and Cook Islands. Multiple communities in Fiji experienced surges soon after the tsunami and warnings were generated following the eruption again of the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai seamount volcano. Video footage from Samoa and the Cook Islands showed similar activity.

Pacific feels effects of Tongan tsunami

2022-01-15T19:05+0100rnz-co-nz (en)

The series of volcanic eruptions were also heard in Samoa, Fiji , Vanuatu, and Cook Islands. Multiple communities in Fiji experienced surges soon after the tsunami and warnings were generated following the eruption again of the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai seamount volcano. Video footage from Samoa and the Cook Islands showed similar activity.

Pacific feels effects of Tongan tsunami

2022-01-15T19:04+0100newsnow-co-uk (en)

The series of volcanic eruptions were also heard in Samoa, Fiji , Vanuatu, and Cook Islands. Multiple communities in Fiji experienced surges soon after the tsunami and warnings were generated following the eruption again of the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai seamount volcano. Video footage from Samoa and the Cook Islands showed similar activity.

Pacific feels effects of Tongan tsunami

2022-01-15T18:50+0100radionz (en)

The series of volcanic eruptions were also heard in Samoa, Fiji , Vanuatu, and Cook Islands. Multiple communities in Fiji experienced surges soon after the tsunami and warnings were generated following the eruption again of the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai seamount volcano. Video footage from Samoa and the Cook Islands showed similar activity.

Step up relief operations, Chaudhry urges State

2022-01-14T03:31+0100fijitimes (en)

Fiji Labour Party leader Mahendra Chaudhry is calling on Government to step up its relief operations to help families affected by the recent severe flooding in various parts of the country. He said farmers who had suffered substantial crop damage should also be given priority for urgent assistance.

Ciclone Cody Verso la Nuova Zelanda: possibile onde alte 8 metri

2022-01-13T10:53+0100zazoom-it (it)

Ciclone Cody Verso la Nuova Zelanda | possibile onde alte 8 metri Dopo le Isole Fiji il Ciclone Cody Verso la Nuova Zelanda con onde alte 8 metri, oltre a venti impetuosi ... Ciclone Cody Verso la Nuova Zelanda: possibile onde alte 8 metri (Di giovedì 13 gennaio 2022) Dopo le Isole Fiji il Ciclone....

Ciclone Cody Verso la Nuova Zelanda: possibile onde alte 8 metri

2022-01-13T10:14+0100periodicodaily (it)

Dopo le Isole Fiji il ciclone Cody verso la NUOVA ZELANDA con onde alte 8 METRI, oltre a venti impetuosi e piogge abbondanti. Il ciclone Cody, che negli ultimi giorni ha travolto le Fiji, è diretto verso la Nuova Zelanda dove, oltre a venti impetuosi e piogge abbondanti si temono mareggiate distruttive.

Ciclone Cody, dopo le Fiji raggiungerà la Nuova Zelanda con onde alte 8 metri

2022-01-13T09:21+0100iconaclima (it)

Il ciclone Cody , che negli ultimi giorni ha travolto le Fiji , è diretto verso la Nuova Zelanda dove, oltre a venti impetuosi e piogge abbondanti si temono mareggiate distruttive. Nelle Fiji il ciclone Cody ha costretto oltre 4600 persone ad evacuare dalle abitazioni , in favore dei 162 centri di....

Le cyclone Cody, responsable d'une pollution aux particules fines à Nouméa...

2022-01-13T01:52+0100francetvinfo (fr)

Début janvier 2022, le cyclone Cody évoluait entre la Nouvelle-Calédonie et Fidji. ©Windy.com. En début de semaine, à Nouméa, des seuils d’alerte aux particules fines ont été dépassés et par deux fois. Mais il ne s’agit pas d’une pollution industrielle. Le cyclone Cody, qui a touché les Fidji, est le principal mis en cause.

Le cyclone Cody, responsable d'une pollution aux particules fines à Nouméa

2022-01-13T00:56+0100la1ere (fr)

Début janvier 2022, le cyclone Cody évoluait entre la Nouvelle-Calédonie et Fidji. ©Windy.com. En début de semaine, à Nouméa, des seuils d’alerte aux particules fines ont été dépassés et par deux fois. Mais il ne s’agit pas d’une pollution industrielle. Le cyclone Cody, qui a touché les Fidji, est le principal mis en cause.

EDM Wednesday Briefing: CalFire Camp for Future Female Firefighters

2022-01-12T20:11+0100inmilitary (en)

Emergency and disaster management briefing for January 12, 2022: A turbine collapse prompts TransAlta to replace 50 foundations in New Brunswick, Canada; the Navy is working to comply with state officials regarding the Red Hill Shaft well in Oahu; lithium harvesting may provide a boost to the Salton Sea region in California; a strong magnitude 6.

Météo : le cyclone tropical Cody continue de renforcer l’alizé

2022-01-12T08:08+0100lnc (fr)

Le cyclone tropical Cody s’éloigne vers le sud-ouest et une dépression tropicale modérée pourrait se former vers Wallis-et-Futuna. Le cyclone tropical Cody se déplace lentement vers les Îles Kermadec, en s’éloignant vers le sud-ouest. "Il s’atténue progressivement pour devenir à nouveau une....

Fidji : un mort et d'importantes inondations causés par le cyclone Cody

2022-01-11T23:53+0100francetvinfo (fr)

Il s'éloigne doucement mais sûrement vers le sud-ouest du Pacifique ce mercredi, mais Cody a laissé des traces aux Fidji, particulièrement sur l'île principale, Viti Levu. D'abord dépression tropicale forte, il est rapidement passé au stade de cyclone de catégorie 1 en début de semaine. Il a fait un mort.

Fidji : un mort et d'importantes inondations causés par le cyclone Cody

2022-01-11T23:38+0100la1ere (fr)

Il s'éloigne doucement mais sûrement vers le sud-ouest du Pacifique ce mercredi, mais Cody a laissé des traces aux Fidji, particulièrement sur l'île principale, Viti Levu. D'abord dépression tropicale forte, il est rapidement passé au stade de cyclone de catégorie 1 en début de semaine. Il a fait un mort.

La tempête tropicale Cody affecte le Sud-ouest des Fidji

2022-01-10T11:11+0100catnat (fr)

Autres informations. {nomultithumb} L’archipel des Fidji fait face à de fortes intempéries liées au passage du cyclone tropical Cody qui a évolué au Sud-Ouest de l'archipel et qui a provoqué des inondations dans la région de Nadi. Des cours d’eaux, chargés de boue, ont débordé sur la chaussée et la population est invitée à rester chez elle.

Jake Ejercito mas naging makabuluhan pa ang Pasko at Bagong Taon dahil sa…

2022-01-10T01:19+0100inquirer (en)

Jake Ejercito, Paulo Avelino at Janine Gutierrez. MAS naging makabuluhan pa para sa Kapamilya actor at celebrity daddy na si Jake Ejercito ang pagse-celebrate niya ng Pasko at Bagong Taon. Bukod sa kanyang pamilya, nakasama rin ng binatang ama ang anak nila ni Andi Eigenmann na si Ellie last....

Overcoming trauma

2022-01-10T00:41+0100trinidadexpress (en)

IF you are one of many who live with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), then you know that painful memories of a difficult childhood or traumatic event can have an adverse and lasting impact on one’s life. Although it is impossible to go back in time and change events, many have been able to heal with the support of therapeutic intervention.

Carillo: All Cebu City main roads cleared of debris, garbage

2022-01-09T15:25+0100sunstar (en)

CLEANUP. People (left) clean the garbage along F. Cabahug St. in Barangay Kasambagan, Cebu City on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022. After the garbage was hauled, the portion of the street (right) became free from an eyesore. Cebu City conducted a citywide cleanup drive on Jan.

Fiji: Tropical Depression Five tracks eastwards in South Pacific Ocean as of Jan. 9

2022-01-09T08:12+0100garda-com (en)

Event. Tropical Depression Five is moving eastwards in the South Pacific Ocean, Jan. 9. As of 16:00 FJT, the storm's center of circulation was approximately 211 km (391 miles) west of Suva, Fiji . Forecast models indicate the system will turn westward, strengthen further, turn southwest as Category-1....

Thurgoona's Natasha and Brian Raybould have been flooded out of home

2022-01-08T08:28+0100bordermail (en)

A fundraiser has been organised for a family of five, including a 7 week old baby, who were flooded out of their Thurgoona home after torrential rains last week. Natasha Raybould woke in the early hours of Thursday morning to the wind and rain bashing against the window of her bedroom. "I thought the window was going to smash," she said.

PH Red Cross chair Gordon leads relief distribution in Surigao del Norte

2022-01-08T06:58+0100mb-com-ph (en)

Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Sen. Dick Gordon personally visited areas in Surigao City that were hit by Typhoon Odette to lead the aid distribution, the organization said on Friday, Jan. 7. PRC said in a statement that on the second day of his visit in the Visayas....