There are reports of ‘significant damage’ in parts of Tonga following Saturday’s massive volcanic eruption and tsunami aje.io/h2kpp4
Satellite images show extent of damage after Tonga's huge undersea volcanic eruption and tsunami aje.io/jbwk42
Scientists warn Tonga's eruption may damage the environment for years aje.io/pkyb6g
With internet lines cut off, surveillance flights and satellite pictures have provided the first pictures of the damage from Tonga’s volcanic eruption and tsunami ⤵️
Tonga says it is facing ‘unprecedented disaster’ after a massive volcanic eruption triggered a tsunami and blanketed parts of the country of 100,000 people in thick volcanic ash ⤵️ aje.io/b5n4r6
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