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Suva, FIJI — Waves generated by a volcanic eruption in Tonga on Saturday have affected several Pacific island nations including New Zealand and Australia.
The series of volcanic eruptions were also heard in Samoa, Fiji, Vanuatu, and Cook Islands.
Multiple communities in Fiji experienced surges soon...

![Local media reported a convoy of police and troops rushed the King to a villa at Mata Ki Eua as residents headed for higher ground. As well as the palace grounds, the waterfront and main street were flooded in Nuku'alofa. [Photo: Twitter / Dr Faka’iloatonga Taumoefolau via RNZ] Waterfront in Nuku'alofa, Tonga](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/eight_col_tonga_tsunami.jpg?itok=DPT6vpsR)