Asia & PacificCut Off by Volcano, Tongans Relieved as Contact RestoredSavePrintThis photo provided by Broadcom Broadcasting shows a damaged area in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, on Jan. 20, 2022. Marian Kupu/Broadcom Broadcasting via APThe Associated Press1/21/2022|Updated: 1/21/2022BANGKOK—As the massive undersea Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha’apai volcano erupted on Saturday, Tongans from around the world gazed on as their relatives live-streamed images of billowing clouds of ash, gas, and steam emerging from beneath the depths.Then darkness.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Associated PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesEx-Tennessee Rep. Robin Smith Sentenced to 8 Months in Prison in Corruption Case Plea DealOct 26, 2025Shooting at University’s Homecoming Fest in Pennsylvania Kills 1, Injures 6Oct 26, 2025Former Jets Center Nick Mangold Dies at 41Oct 26, 2025Dodgers Take Game 2 of the World Series to Even Series With Blue JaysOct 25, 2025Related TopicsvolcanoTonga