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New footage shows ash-covered buildings in Tongan capital

Guardian, 20 Jan 2022
Footage filmed in the Tongan capital of Nuku`alofa on Thursday shows buildings covered with ash, as well as damage to properties and infrastructure.
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The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano erupted on Saturday evening, triggering tsunami waves of up to 15 metres. Water supplies were seriously affected by volcanic ash, according to the government. The video was livestreamed by Marian Kupu for Broadcom Broadcasting

New photos show Tonga tsunami devastation as some phone lines restored ► https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jan/20/new-photos-show-tonga-tsunami-devastation-as-some-phone-lines-restored

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