Around 600 structures in total, including at least 300 residential buildings, have been damaged or destroyed by the tsunami waves in Tonga with an estimated US$43.7M of damage. Many tourism businesses have been particularly hard hit – with accommodation, wharves and worker's homes destroyed or severely damaged.Feb 14, 2022
What were the impacts of the eruption?
Effects of volcanic eruptions
| Positive | Negative |
|---|---|
| The high level of heat and activity inside the Earth, close to a volcano, can provide opportunities for generating geothermal energy. | Lava flows and lahars can destroy settlements and clear areas of woodland or agriculture. |
What was the impact of Tonga tsunami?
On 20 December 2021, an eruption began on Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha'apai, a submarine volcano in the Tongan archipelago in the southern Pacific Ocean….
| 2022 Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha'apai eruption and tsunami | |
|---|---|
| Impact | At least 5 dead, 19 injured, and others reported missing, $90.4 million in damages (estimated) |
What was the economic impact of the Tonga eruption?
Tonga suffered economic damage totalling an estimated US$90.4 million following the eruption of a submarine volcano that caused a Tsunami and ashfall in January.
What are 3 negative effects of volcanoes?
Major health threats from a volcanic eruption Health concerns after a volcanic eruption include infectious disease, respiratory illness, burns, injuries from falls, and vehicle accidents related to the slippery, hazy conditions caused by ash.
What are 3 positive effects of volcanoes?
Volcanoes can provide people with many benefits such as:
- volcanic rock and ash provide fertile land which results in a higher crop yield for farmers.
- tourists are attracted to the volcano, which increases money to the local economy.
- geothermal energy can be harnessed, which provides free electricity for locals.
Will the Tonga volcano erupt again?
The Times says it “could erupt again” after “Nasa satellite images showed a dark cloud of ash being flung ten miles into the air”.
Where did the tsunami hit 2022?
Hunga Tonga An eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano in the South Pacific Ocean on January 15, 2022 created a rare event never before detected with modern instruments. A powerful tsunami raced forward, leaving an untold number of lives hanging in the balance.
How much has Tonga raised?
Well over a million dollars has been raised so far for the relief effort in Tonga and surrounding Pacific nations through New Zealand Red Cross' Pacific Tsunami Appeal.
What is the difference between direct and indirect economic impact?
Sources of economic impacts The direct effects from the initial spending creates additional activity in the local economy. Indirect effects are the results of business-to-business transactions indirectly caused by the direct effects.