Gas Buildup, Not Magma-Water Interaction, Key to 2022 Tonga Eruption, Scientists Say
Canberra, Australia – Scientists have put forth a new theory regarding the unprecedented force behind the 2022 Tonga eruption. Contrary to previous beliefs that the interaction of magma and water caused the underwater volcano to erupt, researchers now suggest that a significant build-up of gas may have been the primary factor contributing to the massive explosion. The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano, located underwater in the South Pacific Ocean, erupted on January 15, 2022, unleashing the …