Tonga Volcano: What Happened? - Behind the News

A massive clean-up is underway in Tonga after a massive undersea volcanic eruption. Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai exploded with the force of multiple nuclear weapons, sending a shockwave around the world, causing a deadly tsunami and leaving Tongan people unable to communicate with their families. Amal finds out more about the volcano and talks to a young Tongan-Australian about how it’s impacted her family.

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