Pacific RegionTongan researcher tracks Pacific quakes as seismic activity risesMafoa Penisoni is building Tonga's first seismic and volcanic catalogue to help the kingdom better understand and prepare for future hazards. Khalia StrongTue, 25 Aug
Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsAt least 10 people are feared dead after Gold Ridge mine collapse in the Solomon IslandsFatalities have been confirmed after a landslide at Guadalcanal's Gold Ridge mine, with emergency crews searching through collapsed earth and rock for others who may still be trapped.PMN NewsMon, 27 Jul
Pacific Region • Papua New Guinea12 bodies recovered in PNG maritime disasters as searches continuePapua New Guinea authorities are managing several separate cases of missing people due to boating incidents in recent days.RNZ PacificSat, 25 Jul
