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Hunga Tonga Volcanic Eruption Triggers Tsunami According to Ash Advisory Center Wellington, the eruption in the South Pacific, triggered a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 52000 ft (15800 m) altitude or flight level 520 and is moving at 05 kts in N direction. The underwater volcano first erupted Friday, sending a plume of ash 12.4 miles, into the air. A second eruption occurred Saturday at 5:26 p.m. local time. The eruption reportedly sent waves flooding into Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu. Waves crossed the shoreline flowing onto coastal roads, and flooding properties Saturday. The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano is part of the highly active Tonga–Kermadec Islands volcanic arc, a subduction zone extending from New Zealand north-northeast to Fiji. It lies about 100 km above a very active seismic zone. The island arc is formed at the convergent boundary where the Pacific Plate subducts under the Indo-Australian Plate. Tsunami warnings have been issued in USA, Canada, Japan and New Zealand among others. This means a dangerous wave is on the way, with strong and unusual currents expected along coasts and in bays, marinas and harbors. Steer clear! https://www.keneci.com/read-more-hotfeed-on-keneci-channel#h.ff3wpmjmp8k8