Tsunami waves crash across shore as undersea volcano erupts near Tonga

An undersea volcano erupted in spectacular fashion near the Pacific nation of Tonga on Saturday, sending large tsunami waves crashing across the shore and people rushing to higher ground. A tsunami advisory was in effect for Hawaii and the US Pacific coast. There were no reports of injuries or the extent of the damage as communications with the country remained cut off hours after the eruption.

A tsunami advisory was in effect for Hawaii and the US Pacific coast. There were no reports of injuries or the extent of the damage as communications with the country remained cut off hours after the eruption.

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