Seafloor map showing the collapsed caldera of Hunga Volcano

Hunga Volcano’s Caldera Collapsed Nearly 700 Meters in 2022 Eruption

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New seafloor maps have revealed that the caldera of Hunga Volcano collapsed by nearly 700 meters during its 2022 eruption. This discovery provides important insights into the mechanisms behind tsunami hazards associated with volcanic activity.

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