Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Tofua Volcano's Restless Eruptions Captured in Satellite Images

3/26/2025

35 5

Summary

Story summary

Tofua, a captivating volcanic island in Tonga's Ha'apai group, boasts a dramatic caldera and the active Lofia cone. Satellite images reveal smoke billowing from its depths, a sign of its restless nature since 2015. With a history of at least 12 eruptions since 1774, Tofua's origins are steeped in Tongan mythology, featuring a whimsical tale of gods and a shining anus.

1 of 1

Story summary

Tofua, a captivating volcanic island in Tonga's Ha'apai group, boasts a dramatic caldera and the active Lofia cone. Satellite images reveal smoke billowing from its depths, a sign of its restless nature since 2015. With a history of at least 12 eruptions since 1774, Tofua's origins are steeped in Tongan mythology, featuring a whimsical tale of gods and a shining anus.