Tonga volcano triggered record-breaking lightning and a never-before-seen tsunami
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Tonga volcano triggered record-breaking lightning and a never-before-seen tsunami
The explosive eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano triggered a shock wave felt around the world — and showed off the power of the planet.
Jan 21, 2022
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