"Tonga's Volcanic Eruption: Unleashing Earth's Impact"

The eruption of the Hung Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai Volcano in January 2022 released a significant amount of water vapor into the stratosphere, equivalent to 10% of the water vapor in that layer. Water vapor is a greenhouse gas that helps keep the Earth warm. The eruption may have contributed to the recent spike in global surface temperatures, making 2023 likely to become the warmest year on record. Studies are being conducted to understand the full impact and duration of this event, as its effects could last for years.