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Satellite images of Tonga following volcanic eruption

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Maxar Technologies via AP

This photo provided by Maxar Technologies shows the runway of Fua'amotu International Airport, some areas of which were covered by volcanic ash, on the Tongatapu island in Tonga, on Monday. The blast from the volcano could be heard in Alaska, and the waves crossed the ocean to cause an oil spill and two drownings in Peru.
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Planet Labs PBC via AP

This satellite image provided by Planet Labs PBC shows an overview of Kanokupolu in Tongatapu, Tonga, on Friday, top, and on Sunday after the eruption.
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Planet Labs PBC via AP

This combination of the satellite images provided by Planet Labs PBC shows Niutoua in Tongatapu, Tonga, on Jan. 9, top, and on Monday.
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NZDF via AP

In this photo provided by the New Zealand Defense Force, volcanic ash covers roof tops and vegetation in an area of Tonga on Monday.
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NZDF via AP

In this photo provided by the New Zealand Defense Force, volcanic ash covers roof tops and vegetation in an area of Tonga on Monday.
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Planet Labs PBC via AP

This satellite image provided by Planet Labs PBC, shows Kanokupolu in Tongatapu, Tonga, on Sunday after a huge undersea volcanic eruption.
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Planet Labs PBC via AP

This satellite image provided by Planet Labs PBC shows Niutoua in Tongatapu, Tonga, on Monday after a huge undersea volcanic eruption.
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Planet Labs PBC via AP

This satellite image provided by Planet Labs PBC, shows Niutoua in Tongatapu, Tonga, on Jan. 9.
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Maxar Technologies via AP

This photo provided by Maxar Technologies shows a cleanup of volcanic ash on the runway of Fua'amotu International Airport on the Tongatapu island in Tonga on Monday.

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