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In December 2021, an eruption began on Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai, a submarine volcano in the Tongan archipelago in the southern Pacific Ocean. The eruption reached a very large and powerful climax nearly four weeks later, on 15 January 2022.
Aug 2, 2022 · The underwater eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano in January 2022 blasted an unprecedented amount of water vapor into the stratosphere. This could affect atmospheric chemistry, ozone depletion, and surface temperature for several years, according to a new study by NASA scientists.
Nov 20, 2022 · Learn how the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano exploded in January 2022, sending a 35-mile-high plume and a global tsunami. Discover the latest research on the blast's scale, effects, and mysteries.
The eruption of an underwater volcano near Tonga on Saturday was likely the biggest recorded anywhere on the planet in more than 30 years, according to experts.
Jan 16, 2022 · A submarine volcano in Tonga exploded on January 15, 2022, after a series of violent blasts and lightning shows. Learn how the eruption triggered a tsunami, a sonic boom, and what scientists know about its history and potential impacts.
Aug 2, 2022 · The underwater eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano in January 2022 injected unprecedented amounts of water vapor into the stratosphere. This could affect atmospheric chemistry, ozone depletion, and surface temperature, according to a new study by NASA scientists.
Jan 15, 2022 · After an underwater volcanic eruption triggered a tsunami, social media footage showed that Tonga experienced flooding, along with ash that fell from the sky. In this video, the time was only...
