Published 2 years ago

Impact assessment, aid efforts underway as world responds to Tonga tsunami

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Australia and New Zealand dispatched surveillance flights on Monday to assess the damage in Tonga. An underwater volcano off Tonga erupted on Saturday, triggering a tsunami on the shores of Tonga and cutting off phone and internet lines for the entire island. Red Cross mobilising regional network to respond to what it called the worst volcanic eruptions in decades.

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News18 India

Australia, New Zealand Step Up Efforts To Aid Tsunami-hit Tonga

Australia and New Zealand dispatched surveillance flights on Monday to assess the damage in Tonga, isolated from the rest of the world due to the eruption of an underwater volcano that triggered a tsunami and blanketed the Pacific island with ash.

2 years ago·India

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The Guardian

Australia news live update: Novak Djokovic leaves country, Australian surveillance flight to assess tsunami damage in Tonga

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2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Australia and New Zealand send planes to assess damage after Tonga tsunami

Up to 80,000 people are thought to be affected but communication has been cut off with the Pacific nation

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Impact assessment, aid efforts underway as world responds to Tonga tsunami

By Praveen Menon WELLINGTON - Pacific nations and aid agencies began coordinating relief efforts in Tonga on Monday after a tsunami triggered by a massive volcanic eruption rocked the tiny island nation, causing significant damage. An underwater volcano off Tonga erupted on Saturday, triggering a tsunami on the shores of Tonga and cutting off phone and internet lines for the entire

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Australia, New Zealand step up efforts to aid tsunami-hit Tonga

SYDNEY/WELLINGTON (Reuters) -Australia and New Zealand dispatched surveillance flights on Monday to assess the damage in Tonga, isolated from the rest of the world due to the eruption of an underwater volcano that triggered a tsunami and blanketed the Pacific island with ash. Read full story

2 years ago·Malaysia

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Channel News Asia

Australia, New Zealand step up efforts to aid tsunami-hit Tonga

SYDNEY: Australia and New Zealand dispatched surveillance flights on Monday (Jan 17) to assess the damage in Tonga, isolated from the rest of the world due to the eruption of an underwater volcano that triggered a tsu

2 years ago·Singapore

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