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  1. 21st January 2022, 07:41 PM #1
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    The Tonga volcano, searching for answers

    An eruption of this kind is far above the normal. One of the largest explosions this century, a shockwave of 600 MPH, causing pressure spikes on the other side of the Planet. Volcanologists have never seen that before.




    Scientists Are Racing to Understand the Fury of Tonga’s Volcano | WIRED
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    Aid being flown to Tonga from Australia had to be turned back after a crew member tested positive for COVID. Tonga is COVID free ATM, and all aid has to be contactless delivery. From German News outlet, DW.

    Tonga: International aid arrival hampered by COVID | News | DW | 21.01.2022
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    National Geographic's take on the eruption.

    The volcanic explosion in Tonga destroyed an island—and created many mysteries (msn.com)
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    NASA declares the eruption was larger than a nuclear explosion, behind Mt St Helens in 1980, and Mt Pinatubo in 1991.The tsunami waves generated were estimated to be 50 feet high.

    NASA Says Tonga Eruption Was More Powerful Than an Atomic Bomb | Smart News | Smithsonian Magazine
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    Here is an interesting take on things

    BREAKING!!! 5.8 Hunga-Tonga Earthquake Was Triggered By a Missile Strike *Go Viral!*: 01.19.2022 - YouTube
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    A more sensible explanation, perhaps.

    Tonga volcano: Why was it so big, and are there others we need to watch out for? - ABC News
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    Some activity in the area. Slightly higher than normal. But not unusual.

    M 6.2 - 225 km WNW of Pangai, Tonga (usgs.gov)


    M 6.5 - Kermadec Islands region (usgs.gov)
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    Adelaide has power problems, meanwhile China is on its way.

    Aussie Big Deck Adelaide Suffers Power Outage During Tonga Aid Operations - USNI News
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