An underwater volcano violently erupted in the South Pacific in 2022. The chemical reaction that happened afterwards could ...

In January 2022, the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano erupted, releasing immense quantities of methane into the atmosphere.

The South Pacific blast may have consumed its own methane — but using this idea against the greenhouse gas is controversial.

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: The 2022 Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai volcanic eruption was the largest eruption in the 21st century, sending up the highest plume ever recorded. A new ...

Unexpected cleanup: The 2022 Hunga Tonga eruption emitted methane but also destroyed part of it via a rare chemical reaction in its plume. Satellite evidence: High formaldehyde levels tracked for 10 ...

Scientists discovered that volcanic eruptions can naturally break down methane, a potent greenhouse gas, offering insights into innovative methods for combating global warming.

Aerial images show the devastation in Tonga left behind after a violent offshore volcanic eruption sparked a tsunami and clouded the sky with ash. Communications with the island nation have largely ...

A tsunami triggered by a volcanic eruption decimated some islands of the South Pacific nation of Tonga. The crushing effect on land and infrastructure can be seen from outer space. Three of Tonga’s ...