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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  • enderheart
    enderheart3년 이상
    wow!
    • whenthe
      whenthe3년 이상
      woah, i would be really scared if that happened where i live! there's not volcano there though it is kind of near the atlanic ocean but i dont even know
      • gubuwyjinipo
        gubuwyjinipo3년 이상
        there was also a explosion if you guys watched the third video but OMG I am scared
        • feuv
          feuv3년 이상
          good thing i dont live here!
          • gubuwyjinipo
            gubuwyjinipo3년 이상
            I am just glad that the world helped them.
            • toxicgunner25
              toxicgunner253년 이상
              Stay strong!💪💪
              • 248
                2483년 이상
                WOW!!!!!!!!!!
                • wondertiger
                  wondertiger3년 이상
                  that is awsome
                  • sushi_roll_o_o
                    sushi_roll_o_o3년 이상
                    oh man- i hope everyone is alright there
                    • hwkeyeiscool
                      hwkeyeiscool3년 이상
                      It looked more intense because of all the steam

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