The Largest Underwater Volcano Woke Up And Is About To Crack Open Earth

If you look at this map of the South Pacific Ocean, you will see Tonga in green. It is an archipelago that consists of 169 islands, with three main island groups; Tongatapu shown in red now, Ha’apai in blue, and Vava’u in yellow. The capital, Nuku’alofa, is located on the island of Tongatapu. The islands are surrounded by coral reefs, and the waters are home to a diverse range of marine life. One of the most notable geological features in Tonga is the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano, which erupted in 2015 and created a new island. This island is located between the islands of Hunga Tonga and Hunga Ha’apai and is visible from space. Nestled within the tumultuous Kermadec-Tonga subduction zone and its fiery volcanic arch, Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai stands precariously just 100 kilometers above an incredibly active seismic zone. For decades, scientists and volcanologists worldwide have been holding their breath, knowing that this unstable region could unleash disaster at any moment. And