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

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.