Tonga eruption - EurekAlert

On January 15, the volcano Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai devastated the nation of Tonga. The eruption triggered tsunamis as far afield as the Caribbean and generated atmospheric waves that travelled around the globe several times. Meanwhile, the volcano’s plume s…

image: Volcanic lightning split the sky above Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haapai during a particularly violent eruption January 15, 2022.view more  Credit: Tonga Geological Services On January 15, the volcan… [+9154 chars]

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