Underwater Eruption Triggered by Massive Explosion Discovered in Tonga Study

Canberra, Australia – Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery regarding the enormous underwater eruption off the coast of Tonga in early 2022. According to a new study, the event was triggered by a rare process not typically associated with volcanic eruptions. The findings suggest that the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano was the … Read more

Underwater Gas Explosion Triggered 2022 Hunga Tonga Volcanic Eruption, Study Reveals

Canberra, Australia – A team of researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) recently uncovered the main trigger behind the massive underwater eruption at Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha’apai volcano in the South Pacific Ocean. This eruption, considered one of the largest volcanic events in recorded history, resulted in the tragic death of four individuals and injured … Read more

Underwater Hydrothermal Explosions: A Global Occurrence According to USGS

A rare natural occurrence known as hydrothermal explosions has been causing concern globally due to their destructive potential. From the bubbling geysers of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming to the volcanic vents deep in the oceans, these explosions pose a unique danger to both humans and the environment. Recently, researchers have been studying the factors … Read more