Why Was the Tonga Eruption So Massive? Scientists Have New Clues
Jun 06, 2022•9 min
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Episode description
Early theories suggested an underwater landslide caused a catastrophic mix of magma and seawater. Recent evidence reveals an explosion unlike anything studied before.
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