BBC: Tonga eruption was 'record atmospheric explosion'

[Earnest]

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
Jonathon Amos
Source: BBC

[Laan Yaa Mo]

Now, that's impressive!

[stattointhailand]

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

[Earnest]

Dad joke.

[jackspratt]

Unfortunately, it won't be the last.

[Earnest]

Like one of Alan's gags without the punchline but tolerable, I can live with it.

[pepesgrill]

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