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2022 Tonga Eruption: Public Observations and Scientific Data Illuminate Hunga Volcano’s Global Impact

2022 Tonga Eruption: Public Observations and Scientific Data Illuminate Hunga Volcano’s Global Impact

On January 15, 2022, the Hunga volcano near Tonga erupted in an explosive event that sent shockwaves across the planet. The eruption happened around the same time as Cyclone Cody.…

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Scientists Identify Seismic Trigger Before 2022 Tonga Eruption; Insight Could Improve Tsunami Warnings

Scientists Identify Seismic Trigger Before 2022 Tonga Eruption; Insight Could Improve Tsunami Warnings

A seismic wave detected shortly before the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai eruption in January 2022 could help scientists predict future volcanic activity in remote ocean areas. A study published by the…

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