The aftermath of the devastating underwater volcanic eruption in Tonga is being felt around the world
As recovery efforts continue surrounding nations are beginning to get a glimpse at the damage.
Unusually high waves attributed to the eruption caused an oil spill on the Peruvian coast
At least two kilometers of Peru’s central coast were impacted.
The black smug claiming the lives of wildlife, and turning nearby beaches into black pits.
Authorities say the rocky waves caused the ship to spill oil as it was being offloaded.
The government didn’t say how many gallons were tipped into the water only that local and federal authorities were working to clean the coast.
La Pampilla refinery belongs to the Spanish company Repsol. It’s considered the main oil processing plant in Peru. Local authorities had closed area beaches to the public since Sunday.
The eruption on Saturday caused waves that crossed the Pacific.
There are reports of ‘significant damage’ across Tonga as a result of the tsunami
New Zealand and Australia preparing to send humanitarian assistance amid limited international communications.
New Zealand said military operated flight on Monday had shown heavy ash covering the runway of the main airport which would need to be cleared before aid flights could start.
The Tongan government has said that work is proceeding by hand and local authorities are confident it will be completed by Wednesday.
Meanwhile In Peru, two people drowned off a beach and there were reports of minor damage from New Zealand to Santa Cruz, California.
