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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Uncertain future for islanders who survived Tongan eruption

Tonga Red Cross/IFRC

The first two booms from the volcano were scary enough, but the third explosion was immense, sending everyone from the village running from their homes in a reaction that would save all but one of their lives.

Even now, more than five weeks later, the children from Mango Island still often run or cower when they hear a thunderclap or loud noise.

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