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Tsunami threat eases after Pacific volcano eruption

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4 years ago

January 16, 2022

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Residents flee as Japan warns of giant waves as high as three metres and a tsunami hits California – following a volcano eruption in the South Pacific.

Japan has warned of waves as high as three metres, and waves of 1.2 metres hit the south of the country.

The US warned of strong currents and waves, and coastal flooding.

The huge underwater volcanic eruption near Tonga caused waves of more than a metre to crash into the shoreline.

VOLCANO LEAVES DESTRUCTION ACROSS TONGA

The eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai volcano was heard across the South Pacific, with nearby countries put on notice.

Many parts of Tonga, whose capital is just 65km (40 miles) south of the eruption, are covered in ash.

The extent of any injuries or damage is still unclear.

Video footage shows water washing through a church and several homes.

Dramatic eruption

Satellites show the incredible moment the volcano dramatically erupted.

Huge volcanic eruption near Tonga. Reports of tsunami there and it's gone pitch black. Lots of lightning too. #tonga pic.twitter.com/Eia4fidPRc
— Rick Threlfall (@RickThrelfall) January 15, 2022

Japan and Fiji on alert

In Japan, the 1.2m tsunami was recorded in the Kominato district of Amami-Oshima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture.

Residents say the noise of the eruption made “loud thunder sounds” in Fiji, more than 800km away.

The Fijian government issued a tsunami advisory and opened evacuation centres for people in coastal areas.

Australia tsunami warning

A tsunami warning has been issued for parts of Australia’s east coast and Tasmania.

In New Zealand, which is more than 2,300km away from Tonga, the National Emergency Management Agency said coastal areas on the north and east coast of the North Island could see “strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at the shore”.

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Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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14 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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2 days ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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