The eruptive activity at the volcano continues.
The Tonga Geological Services reported that 7 eruptive events were detected in satellite data over the past 48 hours. On 17 October from 02:30 PM to 03:30 PM local time, the HIMAWARI satellite monitored an ash plume ranging between 1-3 km in height.
The advancing lava flow continues to enlarge the lava delta on the western part of the island by emerging from the main conduit.
On 17 October, the Aviation Color Code was decreased to Green and the Alert Level for the volcano to Yellow, although mariners continue to be advised to avoid an area of 4 km distance from the island until further notice.
The Tonga Geological Services reported the current measurements of the island: 424 meters in a north-south linear area and 223 in an east-west line with a height of 15-18 meters above sea level.
Source: Tonga Geological Services volcano activity update 19 October 2023