Researchers uncover a possible active underwater volcano chain near the Cook Islands, hinting at fresh geological activity.

TOKYO (AP) — A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, prompting a tsunami warning for the Pacific island country.

After suspecting the presence of a series of underwater volcanoes near the Cook Islands, researchers have now mapped out the ...

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A major, 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck in the South Pacific Ocean on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake prompted a brief “Tsunami Threat” for Tonga. Preliminary ...

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Tonga was rocked by an earthquake which initial reports suggested could cause hazardous waves on its coastline.

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It subsequently revised the assessment, saying “the tsunami threat from this earthquake has now passed”, but authorities in ...

all of his relatives were laid to rest at sea. “Deep-sea mining, that’s like you’re digging up the grave of my ancestors,” he said. Yet despite this cultural tie to the ocean, some Pacific countries ...

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