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Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai (Classic)

The Atlas Obscura Podcast

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This chapter recounts a breathtaking experience of witnessing a flock of birds land on a ship during a night watch, emphasizing the awe of remote exploration. It transitions into the story of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai, a volcanic island that emerged in 2015 but vanished after an eruption in 2022, highlighting the ephemeral nature of such wonders.

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