![]() ![]() 15 and 17 showed the discoloration of the surrounding waters due to the ash, sediment and pumice. The agency also shared three satellite images that showed how the waters around Tonga and nearby uninhabited island, Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai, were disrupted by the explosion. These data help us understand the aftermath of the eruption on the ground and in the atmosphere. In the images, one can clearly see the thick smoke blanketing the area as a result of the eruption.ĭuring & after the eruption of an undersea volcano in the island nation of Tonga, & satellites captured images of the plume and subsequent damage. "Our thoughts are with everyone on Earth who have been affected." "During a pass over New Zealand on Sunday, I opened the window shutter to see if we could see any effects of the eruption, and saw this dramatic, high altitude plume blocking out the sun near the terminator," NASA astronaut Kayla Barron posted on Facebook. On Sunday, astronauts aboard the ISS caught a unique glimpse of the aftermath of the eruption. The massive explosion generated shock waves, sonic booms and even tsunami waves that were even experienced in various parts of the world, NASA Earth Observatory noted. Tonga was severely impacted by the underwater volcano that erupted Saturday. 3 people have died following the volcanic eruption in TongaĪn astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) captured images of the aftermath of the recent underwater volcanic eruption that rocked the Pacific nation of Tonga.Satellites also captured images of the eruption and its aftermath.Photos from the ISS shows the thick plume blocking out the sun. ![]()
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