A large underwater volcano in Tonga has sent huge swells around the world affecting countries bordering the Pacific Ocean. The tsunami waves caused damage to boats as far away as New Zealand and large swells were seen in California and Japan but did not appear to cause any widespread damage. Two people have drowned off a beach in northern Peru, local authorities say, after unusually high waves were recorded in several coastal areas
- Tonga volcano eruption: Pacific tsunami damage unclear as ash blankets island nation
- Two drown in Peru as abnormally big waves from Tonga volcano hit coast