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Tonga is an island in the South Pacific. On 15th January 2022 a volcano erupted off the coast. Shortly after a tidal wave struck the island and all electronic communication ceased. | Tonga is an island in the South Pacific. On 15th January 2022 a volcano erupted off the coast. Shortly after a tidal wave struck the island and all electronic communication ceased. | ||
At time of writing (17th January 2022) satellite imagery is impossible due to a dense ash cloud. Reportedly[https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/459667/tonga-eruption-nz-air-force-plane-leaves-for-reconnaissance-flight-to-assess-damage] the [[RNZAF|Royal New Zealand Air Force]] is sending a reconnaissance flight to assess the degree | At time of writing (17th January 2022) satellite imagery is impossible due to a dense ash cloud. Reportedly[https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/459667/tonga-eruption-nz-air-force-plane-leaves-for-reconnaissance-flight-to-assess-damage] the [[RNZAF|Royal New Zealand Air Force]] is sending a reconnaissance flight to assess the degree of damage. | ||
Satellite view of the [[:Media:Tonga-thunder.webp|volcanic thunderstorm]]. |