4 years ago to the day, on January 15, 2022, the Hunga Tonga volcano in the South Pacific unleashed one of the most powerful explosions ever captured on visible satellite imagery. The massive underwater eruption generated a trans-Pacific tsunami, while also producing the largest atmospheric explosion recorded by modern instruments—surpassing any volcanic event or nuclear test in recent history, with shockwaves circling the globe multiple times. Like many, I was able to observe the pressure wave

The Largest Eruption on Earth Ever Caught on Camera The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai Eruption: A 100-Hiroshima Bomb Blast The 2022 eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano is often compared to a simultaneous detonation of 100 Hiroshima-sized nuclear bombs. This massive explosion released an enormous amount of energy, causing widespread destruction and affecting the environment globally. | Science Sphere