While communication to the island nation has been limited in the aftermath of the disaster, it's been confirmed three people were killed in Tonga's capital after the tsunami struck. 9News
as the underwater eruption of Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai sent ash hurtling 20km into the sky, triggering tsunamis across the Pacific.The HMAS Adelaide Navy ship has docked in Brisbane, ready to be loaded with humanitarian aid bound for disaster-stricken Tonga after what was likely the world's biggest volcanic eruption in 30 years.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he has been in communication with his Tongan counterpart, Siaosi Sovaleni, to discuss aid delivery in the wake of the disaster.Trees collapsed and several homes were destroyed in the volcano's aftermath."We are supporting the Government of Tonga's assessment of the damage through aerial surveillance flights by the Royal Australian Air Force," Mr Morrison said.
This satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies shows an overview of Hunga Tonga Hunga Haapai before a huge undersea volcanic eruption. The Australian Defence Force's HMAS Adelaide is currently docked at the Brisbane Crusie Ship terminal, readying to transport vital supplies like food, bottled water, tents and water testing kits to the tsunami-stricken communities.HMAS Adelaide departed Sydney for Brisbane this week, headed for Tonga with vital aid supplies and ADF personnel.
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