Satellite images reveal Tonga eruption damage
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Satellite images of homes and other buildings in the Tongan capital of Nukuʻalofa, on the north coast of the island of Tongatapu, before and after the nearby Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai volcano erupted. Photo: Satellite image ©2022 Maxar Technologies
The first images are emerging of the damage to Tonga's islands, which were hit by a volcanic eruption and tsunami waves over the weekend.
The big picture: At least three people were confirmed to have died in Saturday's disaster. Satellite images shared by the UN Satellite Center on Monday and Maxar Technologies on Tuesday underscore what officials on the ground are reporting: There's major damage on the main island of Tongatapuatu, where ash and dust are hindering relief efforts.
Editor's note: This article was updated with new details from officials in Tonga.
