Oceanography
Life erupts from volcanic 'mud soup'
The seafloor's struggle to recover from Tonga's 2022 Hunga eruption is real—but tiny marine pioneers are returning, slowly transforming the grey plains into a vibrant la…
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Oceanography
White humpback whale discovered, super rare creature in nature!
A group of swimmers from the charity Ocean Culture Life (OCL) had the unique opportunity to encounter an all-white humpback whale during a trip to Tonga (South Pacific).
Videos
Encountered a strange squid that looks like an alien creature
A giant spinner squid, also known as the Magnapinna squid and believed to be the deepest-living squid in the ocean.
Environment
Is the 6.6 magnitude earthquake in the Pacific Rim affecting Vietnam?
The 6.6 magnitude earthquake that occurred on the morning of May 27 shook sparsely populated areas, including the islands of Kao and Tofua.
Archeology
1,700-year-old cities in the middle of the Pacific Ocean revealed after laser scans
On this beautiful island next to the International Date Line, ancient cities have appeared in a completely shocking way.
Environment
The Pacific Ocean's 'sea monster scream' caused the tsunami to 'jump across' the continent
Scientists have discovered the unbelievable mechanism that causes tsunamis 15 meters high, spread across three oceans within just 20 hours, even mysteriously crossing So…
Environment
Tonga tsunami causes 'ecological disaster' in Peru
The Peruvian government says an oil spill at a Peruvian refinery following a volcanic eruption and tsunami in Tonga late last week caused a
Environment
Why are volcanic tsunamis difficult to predict?
Volcanic tsunamis, like the one in Tonga on January 15, baffle scientists because of their complexity.
Environment
Why did the Tonga volcano produce record amounts of lightning?
The undersea Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano produces unprecedented amounts of lightning, accompanied by explosions that can be heard from thousands of kilometers away.
Environment
Volcanic eruptions create new islands
An undersea volcanic eruption in the south Pacific Ocean engulfed one island and created another three times larger.
Oceanography
The 150km2 stone block floats on the Pacific Ocean
The giant pumice mass formed after an underwater volcanic eruption near Tonga and will drift to the coast of Australia in another 7-12 months.
Oceanography
Watching humpback whales 'lovemaking'
This photo was taken by photographer Jason Edwards in the waters off the coast of Tonga, New Zealand. He captured the scene of two humpback whales who are in love, as we…
Archeology
Discover a ship with many treasures in Tonga
The diver in Tonga has discovered the ruins of a 200-year-old ship with a large amount of treasure, thought to be the legendary ship Port-au-Prince.
Environment
New islands appear in Tonga after the volcanic eruption
A new island has just been formed in the Pacific after a volcanic eruption in the waters of the island nation of Tonga.