BBC: Tonga eruption was 'record atmospheric explosion'

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BBC: Tonga eruption was 'record atmospheric explosion'

Post by Earnest » May 15, 2022, 5:06 pm

January's Tonga volcanic eruption was the largest recorded by modern instrumentation and it is thought that it was similar in magnitude to Krakatoa in 1883.

Tonga eruption was 'record atmospheric explosion'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-61452860
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Re: BBC: Tonga eruption was 'record atmospheric explosion'

Post by Laan Yaa Mo » May 16, 2022, 4:04 am

Now, that's impressive!
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Re: BBC: Tonga eruption was 'record atmospheric explosion'

Post by stattointhailand » May 16, 2022, 11:44 am

4 pints of the black stuff and beans on toast and any UFES meeting could match that

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Re: BBC: Tonga eruption was 'record atmospheric explosion'

Post by Earnest » May 16, 2022, 6:21 pm

Dad joke.
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Re: BBC: Tonga eruption was 'record atmospheric explosion'

Post by jackspratt » May 16, 2022, 8:04 pm

Unfortunately, it won't be the last. :(

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Re: BBC: Tonga eruption was 'record atmospheric explosion'

Post by Earnest » May 17, 2022, 12:00 am

Like one of Alan's gags without the punchline but tolerable, I can live with it.
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Re: BBC: Tonga eruption was 'record atmospheric explosion'

Post by pepesgrill » May 17, 2022, 5:23 am

modern scientific equip wasn't available before
to use satellites to measure the hot gas emitted
im with statts on this. huge plumes west of town

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