EXPLAINER: How volcanic explosion sent tsunami waves to Tonga

MANILA – How did a volcanic explosion in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday send tsunami waves to Tonga, Japan, and even as far away as the United States?

This is the #volcano eruption near #Tonga that has prompted a #Tsunami Advisory for the U.S. West Coast and #Hawaii. It occurred at 0410 UTC today, 1/15/22, and could be heard across the South Pacific and as far away as Alaska. https://t.co/veNxgO2NuY pic.twitter.com/8mfX0AouUF

— UW-Madison CIMSS (@UWCIMSS) January 15, 2022

In this interview, PHIVOLCS Director Renato Solidum talks about the science behind volcanic explosion and tidal waves, and discusses whether or not a similar event can happen in the Philippines.

--ANC, 17 January 2022

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