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The Tonga volcano shook the world. It may also affect the climate

Scientists say water vapor injected into the stratosphere by the volcanic eruption in January may have a slight, though temporary, warming effect.

Volcano eruption helps scientists predict weather and climate change

The eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano in Tonga has allowed scientists to better study how the atmosphere works, enabling them to predict how the changing climate will affect future weather.

Peru oil spill after Tonga eruption bigger than previously thought
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Peru oil spill after Tonga eruption bigger than previously thought

The ecological disaster, linked to Tonga's tsunami, is said to be double the size first reported.
Tonga's volcano after-effects could include COVID

Tonga's volcano after-effects could include COVID

As it struggles to clean up and reconnect with the world, Tonga confronts the risk that international aid workers could bring in a virus it has so far kept out.
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