Remembering the Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai tsunami

On January 15, 2022, the Hunga Volcano unleashed a sudden and explosive eruption, causing a destructive tsunami reaching Tongatapu in Tonga, within minutes, rippling across ocean basins. The colossal ash plume soared to a staggering 30 km into the stratosphere, triggering sonic booms heard as far away as Alaska.

Watch the video as we look back at the eventful occasion.

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