Pacific Prepared Podcast: ‘We’re better prepared’ lessons learned and put into action in Tonga after the earthquake and tsunami in 2022

[Ishigaki] The Meiwa Great Tsunami Victims Memorial Ceremony was held on the 24th at the Memorial Tower in Miyara, Ishigaki City, to mourn the 9,313 people killed or missing in the massive tsunami caused by the massive earthquake that occurred off the coast of Ishigaki Island on April 24, 1771 (Meiwa 8). About 120 people, including local residents, government officials, and community center personnel, attended the ceremony, observed a moment of …

Pacific Prepared Podcast: ‘We’re better prepared’ lessons learned and put into action in Tonga after the earthquake and tsunami in 2022

A Ha’apai resident speaks of her experience during the volcanic eruption in 2022 in Tonga, and what some of the signs were prior to the event. A Tongan resident also shares how they felt well prepared before a recent strong earthquake in the country.