The volcano erupted for several days. This photo was taken a day before the eruption that caused the tsunami
New Zealand (click here) has sent a plane to Tonga to assess the damage after a huge volcanic eruption triggered a tsunami.
The eruption has covered the Pacific islands in ash, cut power and severed communications.
Up to 80,000 people there could be affected, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) told the BBC.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the tsunami had wreaked "significant damage".
No deaths have been reported so far.
Information remains scarce, however, and New Zealand and Australia are sending surveillance flights to assess the extent of the damage....
New Zealand (click here) has sent a plane to Tonga to assess the damage after a huge volcanic eruption triggered a tsunami.
The eruption has covered the Pacific islands in ash, cut power and severed communications.
Up to 80,000 people there could be affected, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) told the BBC.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the tsunami had wreaked "significant damage".
No deaths have been reported so far.
Information remains scarce, however, and New Zealand and Australia are sending surveillance flights to assess the extent of the damage....
January 26, 2022
Western Union Waives Transfer Fees for Money Transfers into Tonga Through February, 28, 2022; Western Union Foundation Pledges a Donation and Kicks Off a Fundraising Appeal with Agents and Employees
Singapore - The Western Union Company, (click here) a global leader in cros-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced business and foundation support for communities impacted by the devastating volcanic eruption and tsunami in Tonga....
