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2022 Eruption of Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai
15 January 2022 · Caldera · Tonga
On 15 January 2022, Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai in Tonga erupted. The volcano rises to 114 m. Its Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) is 6 out of 8, that of a colossal eruption ejecting more than 10 km³ of material. It killed at least 6 people and injured 20. Most deaths were caused by the tsunami. 284 homes were destroyed. Damage is estimated at 135.4 million US dollars at the time. The eruption triggered a tsunami with waves up to 22 m.
- Date
- 15 January 2022
- Volcano
- Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai
- Volcano Type
- Caldera
- Elevation
- 114 m
- Country
- Tonga
- Explosivity Index (VEI)
- 6 out of 8
- Deaths
- 6
- Injuries
- 20
- Homes Destroyed
- 284
- Estimated Damage
- 135.4 million US dollars
- Main Causes of Death
- Tsunami
- Triggered Tsunami
- 2022 Tsunami · 22 m
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database (doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH) · Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program