This feasibility study was based on information gathered remotely, consultation with Tongan government agencies, community representatives and researchers familiar with the island. The authors did not visit Late and thus the recommendations presented herein do not reflect direct knowledge of the island.
As part of the development of this report, a survey was conducted of around 88% of the Hihifo residents. The
results highlighted that the future of Hihifo’s water supply requires the integration of rainwater and public water
supply system.
This report is the first of its kind to be prepared using data collected by the Statistics Department (SD) on the impact of a cyclone in Tonga.
6 page summary of the full SoE. Includes some updated information.
Field report of the mission to Tonga, focusing on coral reefs surrounding the islands in the Ha'apai group (Sep 11-21),
Vava'u (Sep 22-28) and Niuaatoputapu (Sep 29-Oct 1).
Resource contains raster files for a Digital Elevation Model (DEM) and derived hillshade for Tonga.
The ASTER Global Digital Elevation Model (GDEM) Version 3 (ASTGTM) provides a global digital elevation model (DEM) of land areas on Earth at a spatial resolution of 1 arc second (approximately 30 meter horizontal posting at the equator).
2ndd Status report produced in the management of Fangauta Lagoon catchment area through the efforts of technical working group for the year 2016
Situation overview of the Tonga Volcanic eruption as of 16th January 2022.
Situation overview for the Tonga volcanic eruption as of 17th January 2022.
Situation overview for the Tonga volcanic eruption as of 18th January 2022.
First official update and media release following the volcanic eruption from the Government of Tonga, Dated 18th January 2022