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New Study Reveals 2022 Hunga Tonga Volcano Eruption Cooled Earth’s Climate

Recent research from a team including Dr. Andrew Dessler, an atmospheric scientist at Texas A&M University, is challenging the widely held belief that the 2022 Hunga Tonga volcano eruption contributed to Earth's recent extreme warmth. Contrary to initial assumptions, their findings indicate that the eruption actually had a cooling effect on the global climate. The Hunga Tonga eruption, occurring over two days in mid-January 2022, was a significant event, releasing vast amounts of volcanic aerosols and water vapor into the atmosphere. Unlike past volcanic eruptions, such as Tambora in 1815 and Mt. Pinatubo in 1991, which led to global cooling by blocking sunlight with aerosols, Hunga Tonga's underwater eruption added an unprecedented amount of water vapor to the stratosphere, increas...

Volcanic Eruptions and Astronomical Cycles Linked to Historical Climate Change, Study Reveals

Disasters, Environment

A recent analysis published in the journal Earth-Science Reviews sheds light on the connection between large volcanic eruptions, astronomical cycles, and historical climate change. While human-induced greenhouse gas emissions are responsible for modern climate change, the study highlights that climate change in the Earth’s history was influenced by a different set of factors. Key Findings: Volcanic Eruptions in Earth’s History The study reveals that large volcanic eruptions in the Earth’s past released significant amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. This resulted in extreme greenhouse climate warming, nearly causing mass extinctions and environmental crises. These volcanic events occurred cyclically, with a pattern of every 26 to 33 million years. Notably, the study ...

Iceland Declares State of Emergency Amidst Seismic Surge: Volcanic Eruption Imminent?

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Iceland, known for its stunning landscapes, is on high alert as a series of powerful earthquakes strike the Reykjanes peninsula, prompting the declaration of a state of emergency. The seismic activity near Grindavik has raised concerns about a potential volcanic eruption, leading to the evacuation of the village and heightened vigilance across the region. Iceland’s Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management has declared a state of emergency due to intense earthquake activity, particularly at Sundhnjukagigar north of Grindavik. The seismic events have not only damaged infrastructure but also heightened the risk of a volcanic eruption. Authorities warn that the earthquakes could escalate, emphasizing the need for immediate civil defense measures. Seismic Surge Points to Poss...