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What Led To The Massive Volcanic Eruption In Tonga

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Eruption Insights: Unveiling Tonga's Volcanic Mechanisms

This chapter examines the analysis of ash samples from a violent volcanic eruption, revealing significant details about magma behavior and its rapid ascent. It also investigates the interplay between the eruption and an undersea landslide, which may have played a crucial role in triggering this explosive event and potential future eruptions.

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