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Volcanic eruption and Earth climate

January 18, 2022

Many people have seen pictures of a volcanic eruption called Tonga in the Pacific Ocean. The epicenter was reported below the Pacific Ocean floor, however; no tsunami alert was issued. With each volcanic eruption, large amounts of ash, dust, and vapor are released. Depending on their strength, these dust particles can reach very high altitudes….

Scenes of a submarine volcanic eruption off the coast of Tonga.

January 16, 2022

Satellite images collected over a period of 2 hours show the ash and vapors emitted following the volcanic eruption. Images taken by Himawari 8, Japan’s meteorological satellite. The epicenter was reported below the Pacific Ocean floor, however; no tsunami alert was issued.