Tonga volcanic eruption is the biggest ever witnessed in satellite era

The explosive eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano may be one of the largest recorded in such detail.  The underwater volcano erupted with a deafening explosion on Jan. 15, triggering deadly tsunamis, covering islands in ash, and knocking out communications for Tonga’s 105,000 people The blast was visible from space, with images of the … Continue reading Tonga volcanic eruption is the biggest ever witnessed in satellite era