In the span of a week, the region has been hammered by back-to-back tropical cyclones.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Severe Storms
Severe Storms
It is rare for a powerful tropical cyclone to hit Tonga.
Atmosphere Severe Storms
Clouds from Tropical Cyclone Irina cover most of Madagascar and part of the Mozambique Channel in this image from March 1, 2012.
Atmosphere Water Severe Storms
Tropical Cyclone Enawo is poised to make a direct hit on Madagascar.
Acquired October 25, 2012, this image shows Tropical Cyclone Murjan over the Horn of Africa.
Acquired December 1, 2010, this natural-color image shows Tropical Cyclone Abele over the southern Indian Ocean.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Water Severe Storms
The tropical cyclone was one of the strongest on record to make a direct hit on Tongapatu.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Severe Storms Human Presence
Image of the Day Atmosphere Water