World Jan 20 Communication restored in Tonga 5 days after volcanic eruption By David Rising, Associated Press
World Jan 18 Watch 5:45 The science behind the Tonga volcanic eruption, tsunami The first satellite images of the Pacific nation of Tonga after Saturday's volcanic eruption emerged Tuesday. The photos show the islands coated in ash. Despite the violent explosion, the Tongan government has reported just three deaths. The status of two… By John Yang, Ali Rogin
Science Jan 18 Why the volcanic eruption in Tonga was so violent, and what to expect next The eruption is akin to a weapons-grade chemical explosion, and there could be several weeks or even years of major volcanic unrest to follow… By Shane Cronin, The Conversation
World Jan 18 Three dead in volcano eruption aftermath, but Tonga appears to avoid major destruction Despite sitting almost on top of the volcano that erupted so violently, the Pacific nation of Tonga appears to have avoided the widespread devastation that many initially feared. By Nick Perry, Associated Press
World Jan 17 Watch 1:57 The latest on the state of Tonga after volcanic eruption, tsunami swept islands Australia and New Zealand sent out surveillance flights to Tonga Monday, in the wake of an enormous undersea volcano eruption on Saturday. Communication with the South Pacific island chain remains largely cut off, but there is word of significant damage. By Nick Schifrin