Volcanic Power Unleashed
The recent underwater eruption unleashed an explosive force comparable to a ten megaton nuclear bomb, with some estimates suggesting it could rival the Tsar Bomba. In just ten minutes, the eruption expelled 400,000 tons of sulfur dioxide and triggered an unprecedented lightning event, with up to 6,000 strikes per minute recorded. This eruption marks a significant geological event, surpassing the debris ejection of previous eruptions like Mount Pinatubo.In this clip
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The 2022 Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai Eruption
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