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Volcano has been active since mid—december, but saturday's eruption was in a completely different scale. i would expect the activity to continue for a while yet. i'm not necessarily expecting it to get any bigger, but it could conceivably continue on at a similar scale. the eruption sent a tsunami wave right across the pacific ocean. in new zealand, the tsunami caused serious damage, smashing boats against each other and causing some to sink. but tonight, the main concern remains tonga. until the ash cloud clears and new zealand and australia can begin sending military flights, it remains ve...

I think that's, yeah, that's just the main concern, other than the damage to the homes on coastal lines, it's pretty much just trying to get rid of the ash and clearing it out. and as well, concern about the drinking water because it's not only contaminated by the ash but also the salt water from the sea as the tsunami wave came through? that is correct, yes. so, as we know, the major concern as of now is drinking water. i had actually spoken to my auntie as well over the phone and, you know, she mentioned that food — food at the moment is fine. the major concerns are the drinking water and ...

It has already caused so much damage. officials now hiking the danger level of that to the second highest. that means that there could be soon a new eruption which could threaten more towns and village villages. the volcano continues to spew out smoke and ash, and love is coming up. so much that air flights in that region are being diverted from the immediate area. also confirming today that it was in fact an underwater landslide, triggered by another option from that saturday night that created this tsunami wave. the latest death toll, 429. 1500 injured. 160 still missing. 20,000 homeless. th...

Into some areas, setting up. the latest such we are getting, six villages remain isolated. they haven't even reached theirs. the full impact of this disaster still not known. the state of emergency remains in effect through next week. russians are already being asked. why there wasn't a warning. there is also reports that the buoy system in the water that could give some warning of a tsunami wave has been out of function for several years now because of a lack of funding. >> rick: hopefully there is a warning next time. if there is a next time. >> heather: some stormy weather to talk about, li...

Were domestic tourists. >> reporter: this indonesian pop band was performing at a beach resort when the ten foot tall tsunami wave suddenly hit. the lead singer posting this tearful message saying his bass player, guitarist and manager died, two band members and his wife missing, sharing this photo in paris saying today is your birthday. hurry home. with the body count piling up, new fears this morning, could disaster strike again? authorities warning residents and tourists around the strait to stay away from beaches. a high tide warning is in place until christmas day. tragedy has struck indo...