Exploding volcano does something scientists have never seen before

Summary

KEY POINTS:

• Tonga's Hunga Volcano erupted in January 2022.
• The eruption sent ash and water 35 miles high.
• Such eruptions can disrupt weather and pose risks to aviation and coasts.
• Scientists study these events to improve early detection and risk mitigation.

References

• Media Check: Mashable -Media Bias/Fact Check (HIGH CREDIBILITY)
• Collections | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• ADDITIONAL READING RAAF RUNWAY (PME)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC