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The folder contains GIS data for Atata Island acquired from UNOSTAT. Shapefiles are derived from Pleiades Sensor with data available on Structures impacted Points) and Analysis Extent (Polygon).

The folder contains GIS data for Fonoifua Island acquired from UNOSTAT. Shapefiles are derived from Pleiades Sensor with data available on Structures impacted (Points) and Analysis Extent (Polygon).

The folder contains GIS data for Mango Island acquired from UNOSTAT. Shapefiles are derived from Kompsat3 Sensor, World View 2 Sensor and Pleiades Sensor with data available on Structures impacted (Points), Analysis Extent (Polygon) and Shoreline (Line).

The folder contains GIS data for Nomuka Island acquired from UNOSTAT. Shapefiles are derived from Pleiades Sensor and World View2 sensor with data available on Structures impacted for 17/01, 18/01 (Points), Analysis Extent for 17/01, 18/01 (Polygon), Flood extent, Lake extent (13/11/21 and 18/01/22), Cloud obstruction and SW Shoreline for 13/11/21, 18/01/22.

Buffer distances  of  100, 150 and 250km created  from the volcanic eruption boundary  to identify  the level of impacts from the eruption  to the resources within the three impact zones. 

The map shows landcover and vegetation impact of the Hunga Tonga Hunga Haápai volcanic eruption on the Tonga Island group.

This map identifies  reefs that falls within each of the 3 Impact Zones 

The folder contains GIS data for Eua Island acquired from UNOSTAT. Shapefiles are derived from Pleiades Sensor and World View 3 sensor with data available on Structures impacted (Points), Analysis Extent (Polygon), Cloud obstruction (Polygon) and Shoreline (Lines).

This map illustrates the impact of the Hunga Tonga-hunga Ha'apai volcanic eruption and the subsequent tsunami in 'Ohonoua town ('Eua Prope district, Tonga) and damage assessment as detected from Pleiades images acquired on 20 January 2022 at 11:20 local time and 21 January 2022 at 11:13 local time.

The map was produced by JRC.. Joint Research Centre of the EU.  It provided a situation overview  as  at 18 & 19 Jan, 2022 Sources provided by UN OCHA.  Sattelite mapping activation sources: Corpernicus, UNOSAT- UNITR, International Charter Activation 744.

This document also provide some infomation on the  types of assistance that have been provided to the people as well as findings from the assessment. 

The folder contains spatial data in Geojson format for Tonga Volcanic Eruption Damage Assessment Analysis - Atata Island, Fonifua Island, Mango Island and Nomuka Island acquired from UNOSTAT. Datasets available are Structures impacted (Points), Analysis Extent (Polygon), Cloud obstruction (Polygon) and Shoreline (Lines) which are derived from the Pleiades , Kompsat 3 and World View 3 Sensors.

Concerns are raised over potential negative impacts of desalination activity on the environment.

Resource and Guidance Manual for Environmental Impact Assessments

Suggested Citation :

UNEP (2008) Desalination Resource and Guidance Manual for Environmental Impact Assessments. United Nations Environment Programme,   Regional Office for West Asia, Manama, and World Health Organization,   Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, Cairo

International Climate Change Adaptation Initiative

Pacific Climate Change Science Program

This chapter provides a brief description of Tuvalu, its past and present climate as well as projections for the future. The climate observation network and the availability of atmospheric and oceanic data records are outlined. The annual mean climate, seasonal cycles and the influences of large-scale climate features such as the South Pacific Convergence Zone

Australian Government 2008.

The primary aim of these guidelines is to protect the health of humans from threats posed by the recreational use of coastal, estuarine and fresh waters. Threats may include natural hazards such as surf, rip currents and aquatic organisms, and those with an artificial aspect, such as discharges of wastewater. These guidelines should be used to ensure that recreational water environments are managed as safely as possible so that as many people as possible can benefit from using the water.