The 176-island archipelago of Tonga is exposed to a range of natural hazards, including cyclones, earthquakes, tsunami, and volcanoes. Estimated annual losses from these hazards are on average equivalent to 4.4 percent of the GDP. In February 2018, Tropical Cyclone Gita affected almost 75 percent of Tonga’s population, which is equivalent to 80,000 people, and caused damages and losses of …
