The Real Climate Impact of the Hunga-Tonga Volcanic Eruption: Don’t Be Fooled By Denialism

The volcano reshaped the seafloor — now it’s being used to shape our minds

The Hunga Tonga — Hunga Ha’apai volcano eruputed on 15 January 2022. (Photo: Tonga Geological Services via NOAA)

Volcanoes are like Earth’s climate regulators, operating on both long and short timescales. While they play a crucial role in the carbon cycle over millions of years, short-term volcanic…