PHOTOS: Tonga volcano eruption leaves island covered in ash
Satellite images of homes and other buildings in the Tongan capital of Nukuʻalofa, on the north coast of the island of Tongatapu, before and after the nearby Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai volcano erupted. Photo: Satellite image ©2022 Maxar Technologies
The first images are emerging of the damage to Tonga's islands, which were hit by a volcanic eruption and tsunami waves over the weekend.to have died in Saturday's disaster. Satellite images shared by the UN Satellite Center on Monday and Maxar Technologies Tuesday underscore what officials on the ground are reporting: There's major damage on the main island of Tongatapuatu, where ash and dust is hindering relief efforts.
Left, an overview of Tonga's volcano on Jan. 6. Right, the volcano seems to have all but disappeared on Jan. 18. Left, an overview of Tonga's volcano on Jan. 6. Right, the volcano seems to have all but disappeared on Jan. 18. Photo: Satellite image ©2022 Maxar Technologies Satellite images of the main port facilities in Nukuʻalofa before and after the volcanic eruption. Photo: Satellite image ©2022 Maxar Technologies
Satellite images taken before and after Tonga's volcanic eruption in the area around Fuaʻamotu International Airport in Nukuʻalofa. Photo:Before and after satellite images of Tonga’s Lifuka Village in Pangai District. Right, map shows evidence of water invasion and other damage on roads and affected structures. Photo: UNOSAT.
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