All the homes on one of Tonga's small outer islands have been destroyed by a massive volcanic eruption and tsunami. All the homes on one of Tonga's small outer islands have been destroyed by a massive volcanic eruption and tsunami, with three people so far confirmed dead, the government said on Tuesday in its first update since the disaster struck. Residents were being moved to evacuation centres as 56 houses were destroyed or seriously damaged on that coast. A thick layer of ash blankets the islands, the aerial images provided to Tonga by New Zealand and Australia showed. READ | Tsunami-hit Tonga islands suffered 'catastrophic' damage-reportsThe archipelago's main airport, Fua’amotu International Airport, was not damaged but the ash is preventing full operations, hampering international relief efforts.

Source: News 24 January 19, 2022 11:08 UTC