2022 Hunga Tonga volcano eruption's water vapor injection challenges its impact on 2023-24 global climate.
New research from Texas A&M University atmospheric scientist Dr. Andrew Dessler challenges the impact of the 2022 Hunga Tonga volcano eruption on the 2023-24 global climate. The unique eruption injected vast amounts of water vapor into the stratosphere, increasing total stratospheric water content by 10%. While historically large volcanic eruptions have led to cooling effects, Hunga Tonga's water vapor introduction raises questions about its contribution to global warming.
July 26, 2024
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