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Tonga is finally getting some help after a big disaster.

On 15th January, a volcano and tsunami caused enormous damage there.

The underwater Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano had a big eruption.

It could be seen from space and was heard in Alaska.

Ash and gas travelled 30 kilometres into the air, and across the Pacific.

The eruption created a tsunami wave.

It hit countries across the ocean, like Japan and the USA.

In New Zealand, Tongan people collected supplies for the islands.

The double disaster hit 80 percent of the country.

New Zealand politician Jenny Sales is Tongan.

Food and water were sent to Tonga.

It's possible that the volcanic ash has polluted fresh water on the islands.

Tongan politician Fatafehi Fakafanua explains that they're going to need lots of help.

The explosion damaged phone and internet connections with Tonga.

This has made it difficult to get a clear picture of the situation.

But the people have shown their strength - they're rebuilding their homes and continuing with life on their islands.

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