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The Kingdom of Tonga Experience Volcanic Eruption and Tsunami

January 16, 2022July 17, 2025Voyager Caribbean Staff0

On Saturday, January 15, 2022, an underwater volcano erupted near the island nation of Tonga. This volcanic eruption caused tsunami warnings to be issued across the South Pacific and the West Coast of the United States. The volcano, Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai, is located about 40 miles north of Tonga’s most populated island. The 8-minute volcanic eruption sent plumes of gas and ash into the atmosphere and caused a tsunami. According to US Storm Watch, […]

Hurricane Elsa is Barbados’ first Hurricane in more than 60 years

July 4, 2021July 22, 2021Voyager Caribbean Staff2

Barbados experienced its first hurricane in more than 60 years. Hurricane Elsa, which impacted Barbados as a category 1 hurricane, caused roofs to be blown off and trees to collapse. Some areas of the island experienced power and water outages. Hurricane Elsa has also impacted the islands of Grenada and Hispaniola. The storm is expected to impact Cuba, Jamaica, and Florida.

Top 4 facts to Know about Hurricanes

May 31, 2021July 4, 2021Voyager Caribbean Staff0

Interesting fact 1: How do hurricanes develop? According to NOAA and Weather.gov, hurricanes form over warm (over 79 degrees Fahrenheit) ocean waters in the Atlantic basin. The warm, moist air above the ocean surface rises, causing air from surrounding areas to be “sucked” in. This “new” air then becomes warm and moist and rises, beginning a continuous cycle that forms clouds and eventually forms into a tropical cyclone. If the tropical cyclone has […]