Monday 12 February 2018. This is a day that many Tongans will not forget. On this day, Tonga was hit by the strongest tropical cyclone (known as Cyclone Gita) in many decades with wind speeds reaching up to 233 km/h. The centre of the cyclone was ~100km in diameter and …
The Pacific Ocean and the island countries surrounding the Pacific Ring of Fire are the most disaster prone in the world. According to the United Nations Development Fund, nearly half of all disasters occur in this region. For example, 70 percent of tsunamis ever recorded have taken place in the …
Information communication technologies (ICTs) have become a lifeline for people affected by disasters. ICTs help them to maintain contact with family and friends, and provide access to information, for example: where to find food, shelter or medical assistance. However, what happens when the traditional forms of ICTs, such as cellular …
