"Papua New Guinea Volcano Eruption Triggers Evacuations and Flight Cancellations"
A large volcanic eruption occurred in Papua New Guinea, producing plumes as high as 15 kilometers. The Japanese weather agency confirmed the eruption but stated that there is no risk of a tsunami reaching Japan. No significant tidal level changes have been observed, and the agency had earlier predicted that if a tsunami had occurred, it would likely reach the Izu island chain near Tokyo and the Ogasawara Islands. The agency has been providing updates on large eruptions since a tsunami was observed in Japan following a massive underwater volcanic eruption near Tonga last year.