The massive eruption of Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai continues to surprise scientists years later. Researchers say the powerful underwater volcano triggered a rare atmospheric event that may have altered climate patterns and even destroyed certain harmful pollutants high above Earth. The eruption sent shockwaves across the globe, injected enormous amounts of water vapour into the atmosphere and created conditions scientists had never observed before. Climate experts are now closely studying the blast for clues about Earth’s changing atmosphere.


Tonga Volcano Reveals New Climate Clues; Scientists Investigate Rare Atmospheric Event 

A team of researchers has been exploring the climate impact of the massive 2022 Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai (Hunga Tonga volcano) eruption, which is said to have even caused an extraordinarily large ozone hole.

Hunga Tonga volcano eruption in 2022 might have cooled Earth: Study

Last year's Tonga volcano explosion packed quite a punch. As per research, the explosion was around 1,000 times more powerful than the nuclear bomb the United States dropped on Japan's Hiroshima in 1945.

Quite a punch! Last year's Tonga volcano eruption was 1,000 times stronger than Hiroshima nuclear bomb

It has been a week since a volcanic explosion engulfed the Pacific Island nation of Tonga. But residents here continue to struggle even now, with ash and the psychological fallout of the eruption along with the tsunami.

World rushes to tsunami hit Tonga's aid

The volcanic eruption on South Pacific island nation of Tonga and the subsequent tsunami have amounted to a major catastrophe for citizens. The volcano, which was erupting since December 2021 exploded violently on January 15, 2022.

Tonga: The powerful volcanic eruptions even sent 'gravity waves' into space

Peru demands compensation for oil spill damage, aerial images show extent of devastation

Latest satellite pictures: Tsunami and volcano in Tonga

After an underwater volcanic eruption, now considered to be the world's largest in the last three decades, created a terrible tsunami and sent heavy smoke and soot billowing across the Pacific island nation of Tonga, Australia and New Zealand have despatched relief.

Tonga volcano eruption: Australia and New Zealand sending aid ships to tsunami-hit island

Tonga's government said on Wednesday that a 49-foot tsunami wave had hit the country last weekend. Reports say at least three people have been killed, although, the death toll could be higher with rescue efforts recently underway in the island nation.

'Unprecedented disaster': Tonga was hit by 49-foot tsunami, says government

On Saturday, the impact of a powerful volcano eruption in the Pacific was felt halfway across the world. There is little word from Tonga - the epicenter of this explosion. The volcano eruption has snapped the country's communication lines. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: A volcano eruption that was felt halfway across the world

Another large eruption has been detected at the Tonga volcano, two days after a massive eruption triggered tsunami waves around the Pacific.

Tonga calls for 'immediate aid' as another large eruption detected

'Water is an immediate need': Tonga assesses damage after volcanic eruption, COVID-19 threat looms

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