Powerful Volcano Eruption And Tsunami Cause Widespread Damage In Tonga

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The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano's eruption caught from space (Photo: Tonga Meteorological Services handout, via EPA-EFE)

The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai — an underwater volcano located 40 miles (65km) north of Nuku'alofa, the capital of the Kingdom of Tonga — has erupted a couple of times over the past few decades. However, its January 15, 2022, explosion was like none other seen on Earth in over 30 years. The spectacular 13-mile-wide eruption, with a sonic boom heard 6,000 miles away in Alaska, spewed large plumes of ash and gases as high as 19 miles. The massive waves that followed triggered tsunami warnings in Peru, New Zealand, Japan, and the US West Coast.

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  • basketballanime
    basketballanime3년 이상
    That is so sad I hope they all are doing well and not hurt to badly ☹
    • 8bittyz
      8bittyz3년 이상
      I pray for tonga’s safety.
      • theatredude
        theatredude3년 이상
        Poor Tonga😢
        • sibuwifuzofe
          sibuwifuzofe3년 이상
          i hope the people are ok
          • dwaynejohnson
            dwaynejohnson3년 이상
            its about drive its about power we stay hungry we devour put in the work put in the hours and take whats ours
            • brooklynj
              brooklynj3년 이상
              Oh I hope they are ok! I'm happy other countries flew over there to help them out! I wish them the best of luck! This sounds hard they are going threw alot and can't get out they are just stuck there waiting for help I hope they make it thats sad! And they can't get much help because the hospitals probably got damaged but I hope they get the help they need because this is crazy! What would yall do if this happened to you? This is very scary so good luck to every one out there fighting for there lives! Also RIP to the ones who died!
              • techfashion0315
                techfashion03153년 이상
                I don't really know what I would do. This whole thing kind of came as a surprise. I agree, I hope everyone is safe and the injuries and damage is none.
              • raulgomez678kfk
                raulgomez678kfk3년 이상
                l hope they are oh okay
                • kittycatangie
                  kittycatangie3년 이상
                  WHOA! I hope everyone in Tonga is okay. But its so cool that there was an UNDERWATER VOLCANO!! I love volcano and underwater stuff, I love this article. Keep going on with these crazy articles Karen Levy!
                  • kidytellez
                    kidytellez3년 이상
                    i feel so bad for the people who lost their family members because of the volcano.
                    • jonathanbb
                      jonathanbb3년 이상
                      is everyone okay

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