Volcanoes & Eruptions

Volcanoes & Eruptions

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Tongan 'Aquaman' survives 27 hours in sea following Saturday’s devastating tsunami

The story of Lisala Folau’s heroics and survival has gone viral on social media.

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Lisala Folau, who lived on the small, isolated island of Atata, was swept out to sea when the waves hit land at about 7pm local time on Saturday.

Incredible before and after photos capture devastation of underwater eruption near Tonga

Australia has dispatched surveillance aircraft and a navy vessel as authorities work to restore Tonga’s undersea communications cable.

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Australia has dispatched surveillance aircraft and a navy vessel as authorities work to restore Tonga’s undersea communications cable.

‘The day that ripped us apart’: White Island survivor marks tragedy two years on

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Stephanie Browitt’s younger sister Krystal and their father Paul were among 22 people who died.

Tour guide goes viral for his VERY risky stunt near erupting volcano in Iceland

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Stripping off a few layers when things heat up can often be the most natural thing in the world.

Incredible footage shows eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Sinabung volcano

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Mount Sinabung spews ash above Karo in North Sumatra, Indonesia.

‘I wanted to give up’: White Island volcano survivor's heartbreaking tribute to late father

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A survivor of the White Island volcano disaster has shared the heartbreaking tribute to her dad, a year on from his death.