Tonga volcanic eruption confirmed as the largest explosion recorded since 1883 - ABC News

Scientists analysing data from the volcanic eruption found it was the largest explosion since 1883, and roughly comparable to the Krakatoa eruption in Indonesia that killed more than 30,000 people.

Scientists say the eruption of Tonga's Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano was the largest explosion documented by researchers since 1883. Key points:

• An article published in Science found th… [+4133 chars]
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