A Massive Volcano Destroyed Methane in The Sky, And Scientists Are Stunned

A Massive Volcano Destroyed Methane in The Sky, And Scientists Are Stunned

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Volcano helped clean up after it erupted

A violent volcanic eruption in the South Pacific has revealed a surprising natural mechanism that could potentially help slow global warming. The finding provides entirely new insights into atmospheric chemistry and may inspire new methods to remove methane emissions from the air. When the submarine volcano Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha’apai in the South Pacific erupted in January 2022, it was not only one of the most violent volcanic eruptions in modern…