In remote corners of the world, geologists have found tiny relics of Earth’s very ancient surface. I have been part of this scientific endeavour, looking at the treasure trove of information in the ...

Experiments show that lightning strikes can trigger the synthesis of basic organic molecules needed by living organisms.

Tonga, along with more than 30 other countries, is now under new travel restrictions due to national security concerns.

The sole undersea cable connecting it to the rest of the world had been snapped by an underwater avalanche from the volcano.

The atmosphere is still feeling the effects of the January 2022 eruption of the Hunga-Tonga volcano in the southern Pacific Ocean The atmosphere is still feeling the effects of an immense underwater ...

In 2015, a new island emerged and endured within the Tonga archipelago, a rather rare occurrence. Since its appearance, life has begun to flourish there, ...

(2) LA PATRONA ran a great second last time. She will love the step-up to 1,800m. From a neat draw, she will go close to winning. (5) WOMAN IN GOLD was fourth in the same race as La Patrona last time.

A team of scientists has returned from a 54-day voyage on an Australian research vessel. They explored the impacts of the devastating 2022 eruption of Tonga's underwater volcano. The international ...

The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano erupted for the second time in 2 days, triggering a tsunami that hit the South Pacific Kingdom of Tonga. NOAA's GOES-West satellite captured imagery of the ...