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After Historic Volcanic Blast, Tonga's Relief Efforts Hit Hard by Covid-19

GizModo VR

The aid effort to help volcano- and tsunami-stricken Tonga is running into a covid-19 roadblock. tonga environment hunga tongahunga haapai in tonga islands covid 19 pandemic in tonga countries landforms peter dutton hunga tonga eruption and tsunami haapai disaster accident

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Elon Musk asked to help Tonga reconnect to the internet

Digital Trends

A New Zealand lawmaker has asked SpaceX chief Elon Musk to help reconnect Tonga to the internet after Saturday's volcanic eruption knocked it offline. News Elon Musk Internet SpaceX Starlink tonga

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Volcano-Ravaged Tonga Is Back Online After 5-Week Internet Outage

GizModo VR

Tonga residents began to finally see some lights at the end of the tunnel on Tuesday, with internet services jumping back online for the first time in five weeks after a massive volcanic eruption ripped apart the country’s sole subsea fiber optic cable.

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The Astounding Footage NASA Captured Of Tonga's Volcanic Eruption

Slashgear

In early 2022, a volcano in Tonga erupted, sending a plume of ash into the sky and triggering a tsunami. The event was also captured in a stunning video. Science

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Tonga Is Covered in Ash and in Crisis After Massive Volcanic Eruption

GizModo VR

The world stood aghast in slack-jawed horror over the weekend after watching satellite images of a volcano violently erupting in the small island nation of Tonga. tonga environment volcanic ash earth sela fonua countries landforms hunga tonga disaster accident

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The West Coast Is Under a Tsunami Warning After Violent Tonga Volcanic Eruption

GizModo VR

A major volcanic eruption has rocked the small island nation of Tonga, causing tsunami warnings to go up across the Pacific from Australia to the U.S.

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Tonga Eruption Blasted Volcanic Material Into the Mesosphere

GizModo VR

Reaching 36 miles above Earth, the Tonga plume is now the highest to ever be recorded by satellites. mesosphere disaster accident environment kristopher bedka in tonga volcanism geology mount pinatubo hunga tonga eruption and tsunami hunga tongahunga haapai earth sciences volcano types of volcanic eruptions ghassan taha said konstantin khlopenkov io volcanologyRead more.

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Tonga Eruption Was So Powerful, Scientists Propose New 'Ultra' Classification

GizModo VR

In 2015, new land emerged in the South Pacific, linking a pair of pre-existing islands, Hunga Tonga and Hunga Ha’apai. tonga environment surtseyan eruption jim garvin hunga tongahunga haapai types of volcanic eruptions active volcanoes volcanic tsunamis phreatomagmatic eruptions natural disasters disaster accident gianpiero orbassano explosive eruption hunga in tonga surtsey volcanic eruptions volcanism

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Tonga’s internet restored five weeks after massive eruption

Digital Trends

A volcanic eruption in Tonga last month killed six people, destroyed homes, and knocked the tiny nation offline. News broadband Internet tongaFive weeks on, it's finally been reconnected.

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Elon Musk’s Starlink helping to restore Tonga’s internet

Digital Trends

SpaceX chief Elon Musk has deployed a team of Starlink engineers to help get Tonga back online after a recent volcanic eruption cut its internet link. News Elon Musk Internet SpaceX Starlink tonga

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Elon Musk Uses Internet to Ask the People of Tonga If They’d Like Help With Their Internet

GizModo VR

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Elon Musk’s Starlink helping to restore Tonga’s internet

Digital Trends

SpaceX chief Elon Musk has deployed a team of Starlink engineers to help get Tonga back online after a recent volcanic eruption cut its internet link. Computing News Elon Musk Internet SpaceX Starlink tonga

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Haunting Before-and-After Images Show Devastation Wrought by Tonga Volcano

GizModo VR

The recent eruption of an underwater volcano near Tonga was the biggest recorded anywhere on Earth in the past 30 years. tonga environment nukualofa types of volcanic eruptions in tonga islands volcanic tsunamis landforms geology nomuka disaster accident mango haapai hunga tongahunga haapai maxar technologiesA series of before-and-after satellite images highlight the extent of damage to the volcanic island and the neighboring region. Read more.

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SpaceX's Starlink to provide internet access to Tonga

Mashable VR

A volcanic eruption has left the South Pacific Kingdom of Tonga with limited internet access since Jan. SpaceX plans to establish a gateway ground station on Fiji, which is about 500 miles away from Tonga, according to a tweet from Fiji’s Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum.

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Island Nation of Tonga Reports First Covid-19 Case of Entire Pandemic

GizModo VR

Tonga, an island nation roughly 3,100 miles southwest of Hawaii, reported its first case of covid-19 since the pandemic began, according to New Zealand’s Stuff news outlet.

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Astronaut’s photos show Tongan ash cloud in Earth’s atmosphere

Digital Trends

News International Space Station ISS Space Station tonga volcanoAn astronaut aboard the International Space Station has shared photos showing ash from the Tongan volcanic eruption lingering high in Earth's atmosphere.

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Explosive NASA images show volcano's eruption reached incredible heights

Mashable VR

The profoundly powerful Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai eruption on Jan. The blast in the South Pacific came from an underwater volcano (Hunga Tonga and Hunga Ha'apai are just remnants of the volcanic peak.) The Tonga eruption likely won't cool the Earth.

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AR Giant Tortoise

EON Reality

The Madagascar radiated tortoise Tu’i Malila was 188 at death in Tonga in 1965. Educate yourself on giant tortoises by interactive learning with augmented reality on EON Reality’s immersive AVR Platform.

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Owatch VR Triple-2 Shopping Fest Combo, Up to 20% off

Steki Amusement

In order to repay the trust and support of our customers, Owatch held the first Triple-2 VR Equipment Shopping Festival. The event time is from February 22 to March 22.

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Giant Tortoises are examined in Life Size Augmented Reality

EON Reality

The Madagascar radiated tortoise Tu’i Malila was 188 at death in Tonga in 1965. Giant tortoises are among the world’s longest-living animals, with an average lifespan of 100 years or more.

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Earth Day: Now You Can Surf With a Legend in VR

VRScout

The team is seeking funding to finish production in the South Pacific this summer to retrace John Ritter’s 1970’s journey through Samoa, Tonga and Fiji. It was 1978 when John Ritter became the first known surfer ride the now-legendary wave dubbed “Cloudbreak” off the tiny heart-shaped Fijian island Tavarua.

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Owatch™ | Unbelievable deals at the Global Shopping Carnival (11.11) that you shouldn’t miss

Steki Amusement

As we all know, The world’s largest retail event, double 11 sales, which is equivalent to Black Friday, is the biggest online shopping festival in the world, customers can purchase their favorite stuff at their budget price tag!

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Giant Tortoises are examined in Life Size Augmented Reality

EonReality

The Madagascar radiated tortoise Tu’i Malila was 188 at death in Tonga in 1965. Giant tortoises are among the world’s longest-living animals, with an average lifespan of 100 years or more.

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Samsung XR and EarthX Debut Environmentally-focused 360 Short Films

Road to VR

In the waters of Tonga, a kingdom once torn apart is now reconnecting whales to humans for a future together in the place they all call home. Samsung has partnered with EarthX to debut a dozen immersive short films on the Samsung XR video platform from environmentally-focused filmmakers.

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Limited time offer – Get up to 20% off on for Owatch Amusement Rides! Enjoy this limited time offer, and get more for less!

Steki Amusement

July has passed, and OWATCH ushers in the promotion season in August. The more you buy, the more discount you get. The maximum discount is 20%. Metaverse is the hottest topic at present. Do you want to start your own VR business? This OWATCH promotion season can’t be missed!

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AR Giant Tortoise

EonReality

The Madagascar radiated tortoise Tu’i Malila was 188 at death in Tonga in 1965. Educate yourself on giant tortoises by interactive learning with augmented reality on EON Reality’s immersive AVR Platform. Giant tortoises are among the world’s longest-living animals, with an average lifespan of 100 years or more.

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Huge Promotion for 9D VR Chair Cinema/Simulator and VR Park

Steki Amusement

Wholesale High-Quality 9D VR Cinema Price Products from Owatch / 9D VR Simulator Price VR Park for sale, China Factory. Worldwide Shipping! Stock Sale! China professional 9D Virtual Reality Price Rides & VR Game Machine Suppliers Factory.

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9D Virtual Reality Cinema: VR Multiplayer Entertainment Solution

Steki Amusement

Factory price, factory shipment. Virtual reality cinema equipment. Owatch's new product has a cool UFO appearance. 9D chairs with 10 seats, virtual reality theme park preferred. Small footprint and high return on investment! 360° immersive entertainment.

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EON Reality Presents at Nordic VR Forum

EON Reality

At the 2018 edition of the Nordic VR Forum, EON Reality Norway didn’t just attend Hamar’s distinguished virtual reality conference but also presented the “ Jesper on Wheels ” project to an eager crowd. With hundreds of attendees from 10 different nations and even more viewers following along with the event’s livestreams online, the annual event proved successful in every way.

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GOOD NEWS! Owatch August BIG SALE, UP TO 20% OFF!

Steki Amusement

Everyone who wants to start a business will think so. ” What is the most profitable business right now? How much does it cost to start a VR business? “ If you want to start your VR business, then you can’t miss the best discounts that Owatch will launch in August! Buy more and save more!

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Hand interactive VR Game Simulator, the latest One-stop Arcade Unattended VR Machine

Steki Amusement

Owatch Launched the New VR Plus Series! Hand Interactive VR Game Simulator !!! Unique Interactive VR Coin-op Game set to take the market by VR WOW! Owatch Interactive Simulator Ride.

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What is 5D/7D Cinema?

Steki Amusement

5D Cinema is a form of film art expression developed on the basis of 4D Cinema. It contains all the functions of 4D theater. 5D theater uses seat effects and environmental effects to simulate lightning and thunder, wind, frost, rain and snow, and explosion impact.

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Smart Nations Powered By Augmented Virtual Reality

EON Reality

Advances in Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality are reshaping the way we learn and interact with our world. Workers with access to real-time contextual information, displayed when and where they need it will reshape the workplace and dramatically improve the efficiency, productivity, and safety of the average worker. The future is here, with EON Reality’s Augmented Virtual Reality (AVR) technology. CONTACT US. Name *. First. Job Title * Email *.

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Top 5 Best Racing Simulator or Virtual Reality Racing Equipment

Steki Amusement

We pick the best racing simulator for different budgets and needs. This list will help you choose the racing simulator best suited to you and your equipment. Racing Simulator Games.

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Owatch Virtual Reality: Canton Tower XR Rides Cinema is located in Guangzhou, China

Steki Amusement

With the continuous maturity of virtual reality technology, the development of virtual reality equipment is becoming more and more rapid. You may be able to see VR in large shopping malls and commercial circles. Currently, VR is not yet popular. But the market for VR is still very broad. Nowadays, VR cinema is the new direction of VR development. It has broken through the traditional movie viewing mode through VR virtual reality technology. 9d virtual reality equipment.

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Scale Learning and Teaching for the Online Classroom

EON Reality

At EON Reality, we are working at lightning speed to help classrooms around the world transition safely and effectively to an online classroom. As we shift towards preparing for tomorrow it is now more important than ever to build resilience into our online classrooms.

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Ouverture des inscriptions à EON Entrepreneur School

EON Reality

Vous rêvez de créer les nouvelles applications en Réalité Virtuelle et Augmentée ? Saisissez cette opportunité avec EON ENTREPRENEUR SCHOOL. Cette formation est le fruit d’un partenariat entre EON Reality, le leader mondial de la Réalité Virtuelle et Augmentée, et l’IMIE, école de la filière numérique présente sur 7 campus (Nantes, Angers, Rennes, Le Mans, Caen, Paris et Laval).