123K views · 1.5K reactions | An underwater volcano has erupted off the coast of Tonga, causing giant swells and tsunami warnings throughout the Pacific. | SBS News | Facebook

Experience the dramatic eruption of the Hunga Tonga volcano on January 15, 2022, captured in stunning 4K UHD video by NOAA’s satellites. This extraordinary footage from the ISS showcases the ash cloud soaring 17 kilometers (55,000 feet) into the atmosphere and the powerful shock wave propagation. The eruption's immense energy caused significant property damage, shattering windows and structures near the site. A tsunami warning was issued shortly after the explosion, and the resulting waves flood

😳 The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano erupted for the second time in 2 days, triggering a tsunami that hit the South Pacific Kingdom of Tonga. NOAA's GOES-West satellite captured imagery of the eruption. 💥 🌊 See the first eruption and learn more about what satellite imagery captured now @ space.com! direct link - https://www.space.com/tonga-volcano-eruption-satellite-photos 🎥: Space.com | footage courtesy: NOAA/CIRA | produced & edited by Steve Spaleta #volcano #worldtravel #landscapes #vo