Impacts of Tongan Eruption

What natural event caused large waves to flood coastal areas?

• Earthquake

• Volcanic eruption

• Hurricane

• Tornado

What is Nuku’alofa reportedly covered in?

• Snow

• Sand

• Volcanic dust

• Mud

What are the concerns related to the contamination in Nuku’alofa?

• Air and soil

• Food and water supplies

• Roads and buildings

• Wildlife and forests

What hampers recovery efforts by preventing aircraft from flying?

• Heavy rain

• Strong winds

• Ash

• Fog

What type of damage do waves cause to infrastructure?

• Electrical

• Structural

• Aesthetic

• Chemical

Which countries sent planes to Tonga to assess damage?

• USA and Canada

• Australia and New Zealand

• Japan and China

• UK and France

What natural phenomenon created an umbrella cloud of ash?

• Earthquake

• Volcanic eruption

• Tornado

• Tsunami

What was the initial height of the ash plume?

• 10.5 km

• 12.3 km

• 15.2 km

• 18.4 km

What was the height of the tsunami wave observed at Nuku’alofa?

• 0.5 meters

• 1.2 meters

• 2.5 meters

• 3.0 meters

What was the recorded wave height following the eruption?

• 10 cm

• 20 cm

• 30 cm

• 40 cm