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Scientists reconstruct one of this century's most explosive volcanic eruptions to explore its role in a tsunami
In 2022, the eruption and collapse of an underwater volcano in Tonga caused a devastating tsunami that killed four people, disrupted seafloor ecosystems and damaged critical seafloor telecommunications cables.
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In 2022 an underwater volcano in Tonga erupted and collapsed, generating a devastating tsunami that killed four people. The event disrupted seafloor ecosystems and damaged critical telecommunications cables laid on the ocean floor. Researchers are reconstructing the eruption to understand how such powerful volcanic activity can trigger tsunamis. This reconstruction aims to clarify the mechanisms behind one of the most powerful volcanic events of the century.
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