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Josh Salisbury

Tonga’s internet finally restored five weeks after volcano disaster

Debris in the aftermath of the natural disaster in Tonga

(Picture: AP)

Tonga’s main internet connection has finally been restored more than five weeks after a colossal volcano eruption wreaked devastation and severed communications.

Four people were killed and dozens of homes destroyed after the January 15 tsunami, which also severed undersea internet cables supplying the island nation.

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