Tonga Island devastated after powerful Volcanic eruption caused Tsunami; 3 dead

Published on Jan 19, 2022 03:27 pm IST

Three people have been killed in the tsunami that followed Tonga volcanic eruption with waves rising up to 15 metres (50 feet) in some areas. The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano erupted 30 kilometres (19 miles) into the air on Saturday sending ash, gas and acid rain across a large area of the Pacific. The ashfall and tsunami affected more than 100,000 people, virtually the entire Tongan population. Watch this video for the devastation that has been caused by the volcanic eruption and subsequent Tsunami.

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