Home Reef volcano (Tonga Islands): elevated activity

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The hi-res satellite image in combination with thermal anomaly (orange-to-red pixel) of Home Reef volcano on 6 June 2026 (image: Tonga Geological Services, Government of Tonga via Maxar and Sentinel-2 processed by Martin Kelko)A new effusive activity likely started (or continues) at the volcano. As seen in the satellite imagery, a strong radiation has been detected through thermal bands (B12, B11, B4).