A tsunami triggered by an erupting undersea volcano damages vital infrastructure in the Pacific nation of Tonga. People urgently need drinking water - Australia and New Zealand are sending aid.
After the eruption of an undersea volcano, the island kingdom of Tonga is largely cut off from the outside world. Neighboring countries are exploring the damage from the air. It is unclear whether there are injuries or deaths.
The nearby island kingdom of Tonga seems to be particularly affected by the tidal waves triggered by the eruption of an undersea volcano. Buildings are destroyed, communication is severely disrupted.
Ash rained down and properties were inundated by tidal waves. In addition to the island kingdom of Toga, there were also tsunami warnings for Fiji, Samoa and New Zealand.
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