Rnz: Our Changing World
Why the Tongan volcano triggered a worldwide tsunami
- Author: Vários
- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 0:27:02
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Synopsis
The eruption of Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai in January triggered a tsunami of unprecedented proportions, impacting the entire Pacific. How did this volcanic eruption lead to a tsunami detected across the globe, including as far away as the Mediterranean? Science communicator Ellen Rykers speaks to the scientists unravelling the secrets of this rare phenomenon.