Lesson #440

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Massive volcanic eruption cut off the small island nation of Tonga from the world

Tonga volcano erupts

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February 7, 2022:

Last month, a massive undersea eruption cut off Tonga from the rest of the world. Just one undersea cable connects the small island nation to the outside world, and the cable is about the width of a garden hose. It may take weeks to make the repairs and will take much longer to restore other damage on the islands. Plus, learn “turn back.”

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