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Clean up, relief efforts begin in Tonga following massive volcanic eruption

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In this photo provided by the Australian Defence Force, la loader is used to move aid supplies at the port at Nuku'alofa, Tonga, Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, after HMAS Adelaide carried in the disaster relief and humanitarian aid supplies.
In this photo provided by the Australian Defence Force, la loader is used to move aid supplies at the port at Nuku'alofa, Tonga, Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, after HMAS Adelaide carried in the disaster relief and humanitarian aid supplies.
CPL Robert Whitmore, AP
The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force transport ship "Osumi" departs for Tonga, which was hit by a tsunami and covered with ash after an undersea volcano erupted on January 15, with equipment for removing ash as well as drinking water, at the JMSDF Kure Base in Hiroshima prefecture on Jan. 24, 2022.
The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force transport ship "Osumi" departs for Tonga, which was hit by a tsunami and covered with ash after an undersea volcano erupted on January 15, with equipment for removing ash as well as drinking water, at the JMSDF Kure Base in Hiroshima prefecture on Jan. 24, 2022.
JIJI PRESS/AFP Via Getty Images
Red Cross teams set up a temporary shelter in Kanokupolu, western Tongatapu, Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, as the Tonga island group grapples with the aftermath from the recent underwater volcanic eruption.
Red Cross teams set up a temporary shelter in Kanokupolu, western Tongatapu, Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, as the Tonga island group grapples with the aftermath from the recent underwater volcanic eruption.
Tonga Red Cross Society Via AP
A Japan Air Self-Defense Force aircraft arrives at Tonga's Fua'amotu International Airport, near Nuku'alofa to deliver aid after an undersea volcano eruption, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022.
A Japan Air Self-Defense Force aircraft arrives at Tonga's Fua'amotu International Airport, near Nuku'alofa to deliver aid after an undersea volcano eruption, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022.
Japan Joint Staff Office Via AP
In this handout image provided by the Australian Defence Force, members of the Australian Defence Force help clear ash from the tarmac at Fua'amotu International Airport on January 20, 2022 in Nuku'alofa, Tonga. The undersea Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano near Tonga erupted on Saturday, Jan. 15, causing a subsequent tsunami in the nearby Tongan capital of Nuku'alofa and surrounding islands as well as triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific region.
In this handout image provided by the Australian Defence Force, members of the Australian Defence Force help clear ash from the tarmac at Fua'amotu International Airport on January 20, 2022 in Nuku'alofa, Tonga. The undersea Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano near Tonga erupted on Saturday, Jan. 15, causing a subsequent tsunami in the nearby Tongan capital of Nuku'alofa and surrounding islands as well as triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific region.
LACW Emma Schwenke, Australian Defence Force Via Getty Images
This image made from video provided by Broadcom Broadcasting shows a damaged Mormon church on the Tongan island of Atata, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, the day after tsunami caused by a volcanic eruption near Tonga.
This image made from video provided by Broadcom Broadcasting shows a damaged Mormon church on the Tongan island of Atata, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, the day after tsunami caused by a volcanic eruption near Tonga.
Kilo Folau/Broadcom Broadcasting Via AP)
A handout photo taken on Jan. 18, 2022 and released on Jan. 21, shows an aerial view of Fonoifua Island following the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haapai undersea volcano on a nearby island on January 15.
A handout photo taken on Jan. 18, 2022 and released on Jan. 21, shows an aerial view of Fonoifua Island following the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haapai undersea volcano on a nearby island on January 15.
Defence Public Affairs, AFP Via Getty Images
This handout photo taken and released on Jan. 21, 2022 by the New Zealand Defence Public Affairs office shows the HMNZS Aotearoa arriving into the waters near Tonga to help with relief efforts following the Jan. 15 eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haapai underwater volcano nearby.
This handout photo taken and released on Jan. 21, 2022 by the New Zealand Defence Public Affairs office shows the HMNZS Aotearoa arriving into the waters near Tonga to help with relief efforts following the Jan. 15 eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haapai underwater volcano nearby.
Petty Officer Chris Weissenborn, Defence Public Affairs Via AFP
A handout photo taken on Jan. 18, 2022 and released on Jan. 21, shows an aerial view of Ha'akili following the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haapai undersea volcano on a nearby island on Jan.15.
A handout photo taken on Jan. 18, 2022 and released on Jan. 21, shows an aerial view of Ha'akili following the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haapai undersea volcano on a nearby island on Jan.15.
Defence Public Affairs, AFP Via Getty Images
This image made from video provided by Broadcom Broadcasting shows a damaged boat on the Tongan island of Atata, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, the day after tsunami caused by a volcanic eruption near Tonga.
This image made from video provided by Broadcom Broadcasting shows a damaged boat on the Tongan island of Atata, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, the day after tsunami caused by a volcanic eruption near Tonga.
Kilo Folau, Broadcom Broadcasting Via AP
n this handout image provided by the Australian Defence Force, members of the Australian Defence Force board the HMAS Adelaide as they prepare to depart for an aid mission at the Port of Brisbane on Jan. 20, 2022 in Nuku'alofa, Tonga.
n this handout image provided by the Australian Defence Force, members of the Australian Defence Force board the HMAS Adelaide as they prepare to depart for an aid mission at the Port of Brisbane on Jan. 20, 2022 in Nuku'alofa, Tonga.
CPL Robert Whitmore, Australian Defence Force Via Getty Images
A handout photo taken on Jan, 18, 2022 and released on Jan. 21, shows an aerial view of Kolovai following the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haapai undersea volcano on a nearby island on Jan. 15.
A handout photo taken on Jan, 18, 2022 and released on Jan. 21, shows an aerial view of Kolovai following the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haapai undersea volcano on a nearby island on Jan. 15.
Defence Public Affairs/AFP Via Getty Images
A Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster III aircraft is parked at Fua'amotu International Airport near NukuÕalofa, Tonga, Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. The first flights carrying fresh water and other aid to Tonga were finally able to land after the Pacific nation's main airport runway was cleared of ash left by a huge volcanic eruption.
A Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster III aircraft is parked at Fua'amotu International Airport near NukuÕalofa, Tonga, Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. The first flights carrying fresh water and other aid to Tonga were finally able to land after the Pacific nation's main airport runway was cleared of ash left by a huge volcanic eruption.
HOGP, Australian Defence Force Via AP
People clear ash off a damaged area in NukuÕalofa, Tonga, Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, following Saturday's volcanic eruption near the Pacific archipelago. The first flight carrying fresh water and other aid to Tonga was finally able to leave Thursday after the Pacific nation's main airport runway was cleared of ash left by the eruption.
People clear ash off a damaged area in NukuÕalofa, Tonga, Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, following Saturday's volcanic eruption near the Pacific archipelago. The first flight carrying fresh water and other aid to Tonga was finally able to leave Thursday after the Pacific nation's main airport runway was cleared of ash left by the eruption.
Marian Kupu, Broadcom Broadcasting Via AP
Adamaged area in NukuÕalofa, Tonga, Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, following Saturday's volcanic eruption near the Pacific archipelago.
Adamaged area in NukuÕalofa, Tonga, Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, following Saturday's volcanic eruption near the Pacific archipelago.
Marian Kupu, Broadcom Broadcasting Via AP
A damaged area in NukuÕalofa, Tonga, Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, following Saturday's volcanic eruption near the Pacific archipelago.
A damaged area in NukuÕalofa, Tonga, Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, following Saturday's volcanic eruption near the Pacific archipelago.
Marian Kupu, Broadcom Broadcasting Via AP
Air Force Load Master Corporal Dale Hall (L) helps secure humanitarian aid supplies aboard a Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster III aircraft at RAAF Base Amberley on January 20, 2022 in Nuku'alofa, Tonga.
Air Force Load Master Corporal Dale Hall (L) helps secure humanitarian aid supplies aboard a Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster III aircraft at RAAF Base Amberley on January 20, 2022 in Nuku'alofa, Tonga.
LACW Kate Czerny/Australian Defence Force Via Getty Images
Air Movements Operator Leading Aircraftman Michael Ash (R) from the No. 23 Squadron and Tonga ground handling personnel unloading humanitarian assistance and engineering equipment from a C-17A Globemaster III at Fuaamotu International Airport in Tonga following the January 15 eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haapai underwater volcano nearby.
Air Movements Operator Leading Aircraftman Michael Ash (R) from the No. 23 Squadron and Tonga ground handling personnel unloading humanitarian assistance and engineering equipment from a C-17A Globemaster III at Fuaamotu International Airport in Tonga following the January 15 eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haapai underwater volcano nearby.
LACW Emma Schwenke, Australian Defence Force/AFP Via Getty Images
A member of Japan's Air Self-Defense Force carries a box into an airplane at an airbase in Komaki, central Japan, Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, as they were preparing to take off for Australia on their way to Tonga to transport emergency relief, following Saturday's volcanic eruption near the Pacific nation.
A member of Japan's Air Self-Defense Force carries a box into an airplane at an airbase in Komaki, central Japan, Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, as they were preparing to take off for Australia on their way to Tonga to transport emergency relief, following Saturday's volcanic eruption near the Pacific nation.
Kyodo News Via AP
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