Tonga tsunami: ‘Kids were screaming as if a war was upon us’

A Tongan family’s trip to visit relatives on Mango island earlier this month turned into a nightmare, when the country was devastated by the eruption of the Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha’apai underwater volcano, and subsequent tsunami.

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Tonga volcano aftermath: UN aids islanders facing long-term challenges

10 Feb 2022

The many families on the island nation of Tonga who rely solely on the ocean for their food and income, are struggling to recover from last month’s volcanic eruption and tsunami.

Tonga: The UN stands ready to support after volcano eruption and tsunami

15 Jan 2022

Secretary-General António Guterres expressed his deep concern after reports of a tsunami and ash affecting Tonga following the eruption of an undersea volcano near the Pacific nation.

Tonga volcano eruption: At least 3 dead, amid severe destruction

18 Jan 2022

At least three people have died in Tonga following the massive volcanic eruption and subsequent tsunami wave that hit over the weekend. Homes and other buildings across the archipelago have suffered major damage.