Tonga's Home Reef volcanic island continues to expand
Home Reef in Tonga has continued building land after a major 1984 eruption produced a 12-kilometre plume and formed an island. The volcanic island has reportedly gained nearly 20 acres over 42 years.
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Why it matters
Ongoing volcanic island growth indicates persistent geological activity and may affect nearby maritime navigation or monitoring.
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- Home Reef: In 1984, Tonga's Home Reef shot a 12km-high plume into the sky and built an island. 42 years later, the growing volcanic island has gained nearly 20 acres of land ↗economictimes.indiatimes.com · Recorded source date: Sep 15, 2026, 11:47 PM UTC
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