New ground pictures have emerged of the massive volcano eruption in Tonga. For the first time since the undersea volcano erupted and caused widespread damage, the government of Tonga released its first statement. 🌋
erupted and caused widespread damage, the government of Tonga released its first statement on Tuesday morning, describing a huge mushroom plume that covered the entire South Pacific island kingdom and nearly 50-foot tsunami waves that crashed ashore and devastated villages.
At least three deaths have been confirmed, including the death of a British national, the government said. Also killed was a 65-year-old woman on Mango Island and a 49-year-old man from Nomuka Island, according to the statement.The government said it is particularly concerned about the damage caused to the islands of Mango, Fonoifua and Nomuka after receiving initial reports from first responders deployed to those islands.
At least eight houses were completely destroyed and 20 others were severely damaged in the village of Kolomotu on Tonga's most populated island, Tongatapu, the government said. "Water supplies have been seriously affected by the volcanic ash," the government statement said."Government efforts have to be made to ensure the continuity of the supply of drinking water."
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