Vanuatu: Officials issue tsunami advisory following volcanic eruption in Tonga, Jan. 15

Event

The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department issued a nationwide tsunami advisory late Jan. 15, in response to a volcanic eruption at Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'pai in Tonga. Officials have advised people to move away from coastal areas to higher ground. The full advisory can be accessed by clicking here.

Advice

Move away from the immediate coastline; the event can be long-duration, and the threat may persist for hours. Heed the directives of the local authorities.

Resources

Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department