An undersea volcano erupted in Tonga in January, its watery blast was huge and unusual. Scientists are trying to figure out how all that water could affect the atmosphere. Researchers estimate the eruption raised the amount of water in the stratosphere by around 5 percent. It’s unclear just how much warming could be in store, because they’ve never seen an eruption like this one. The extra water might also speed up ozone loss in the atmosphere, an expert says. But studying its aftermath may hold new insights into our atmosphere, he says.Read Long Article
