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Uncertain future for islanders who survived Tongan eruption

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Mango Island, in Tonga, was one of the closest places to the Jan. 15 South Pacific volcanic eruption. All 62 survivors were rescued by boat and moved to Tonga's capital, Nuku'alofa, where they have been living together since. Two of the survivors described their experiences and uncertain future to The Associated Press.

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Uncertain future for islanders who survived Tongan eruption

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Uncertain future for islanders who survived Tongan eruption

The third explosion they heard sent everyone on Mango Island running

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Uncertain future for islanders who survived Tongan eruption

The third explosion they heard sent everyone on Mango Island running

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Uncertain future for islanders who survived Tongan eruption

The first two booms from the volcano were scary enough, but the third explosion was immense, sending everyone from the village running from their homes in a reaction that would save all but one of their lives.Even now, more than five weeks later, the children from Mango Island still often run or cower when they hear a thunderclap or loud noise.The small island in Tonga was one of the closest places to the Jan. 15 South Pacific volcanic eruption,…

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Uncertain future for islanders who survived Tongan eruption

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The first two booms from the volcano were scary enough, but the third explosion was immense, sending everyone from the village running from their homes in a reaction that would save all but one of their lives.Even now, more than five weeks later, the children from Mango Island still often run or cower when they hear a thunderclap or loud noise.The small island in Tonga was one of the closest places to the Jan. 15 S…

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