The underwater volcano Hunga Ha'appai in Tonga erupted on Saturday (15/1/2022). This eruption also triggered a tsunami wave as high as 1.2 meters in the capital of Tonga, Nuku Alofa.
Quoted from the NZ Herald, video footage shows waves sweeping through houses, properties and churches in Tonga.
On social media, videos also circulated showing large tsunami waves sweeping coastal areas to residents' houses. So far there is no information regarding casualties or injuries.
Tsunami warnings have been issued in several countries including Tonga, Fiji, Samoa and New Zealand. Residents were also asked to avoid the coast due to the strong waves that are dangerous.
A tsunami warning is issued by the local weather service. In addition to the tsunami warning, a flood warning in Hawaii was also enforced.
As a result of the Tonga eruption, it also had an impact on Japan, where the country was hit by a tsunami with a height of 3 meters. Reported by AFP, Sunday (1/16/2022) the tsunami occurred as a result of the previous eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai underwater volcano in Tonga.
The Japan Meteorological Agency, said the tsunami wave occurred several hours after the eruption of an underwater volcano. The tsunami reached Japan on Saturday evening through Sunday morning.
Netizens all over the world are mourning this natural disaster, we are monitored on social media, especially Twitter, the names of Tonga and Japan have become much discussed in many countries.
They expressed their condolences and offered prayers as well as support and words of encouragement to the affected victims. Netizens also remind each other to take care of themselves and stay alert if there is an earthquake or aftershock.
"We got the COLD! The tropics have the komodos & the volcanoes Volcano. Hope Tonga & Japan will be OK" wrote @ubergjsxxx
"All my prayers to Tonga, Japan amd others ppl affratella by the nature disaster Palms up together" wrote @iqwanuxxx
"I pray for everyone in Japan, New Zealand, Australia, US (especially California), and Tonga are safe and sound." write @svn_xxx
"Allahu successively. Last night Indonesia, today the Tonga volcano and tsunami after that now Japan plaque. May Allah save Malaysia from a terrible disaster. Amen." write @azwaxxx
"Osaka, Kobe, Fukuoka don't get rich but I don't know Mie but I hope I don't get there. Two Japanese friends let me know that it didn't make it to their area. Send my prayers to all of them in Japan, other affected countries and in particular main point in Tonga" wrote @sukinaxxxx
"Almost as far as Japan. The eruption of this mountain in Tonga is terrible. Hopefully everything will be fine soon and Indonesia will be given protection." write @agusxxx