An animation of the 2022 Tonga volcano explosion (VIDEO)

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University

Caption

An animation of the tsunami waves caused by an atmospheric pressure wave such as the one generated by the 2022 Tonga volcano explosion and how it can be detected by Earth-observing satellites.

Credit

OIST

Usage Restrictions

Credit must be given to the creator.

License

CC BY

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