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Investigate one of the most powerful volcanic eruptions in recorded history.
In January 2022, one of the most powerful volcanic eruptions in recorded history rocked the islands of Tonga. Join scientists as they investigate what caused the blast, how it spurred a devastating tsunami, and if another eruption could be imminent.
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Hidden Volcano Abyss Preview
Preview: Season 50 Episode 8 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
In January 2022, one of the most powerful volcanic eruptions in recorded history rocked the islands of Tonga. Join scientists as they investigate what caused the blast, how it spurred a devastating tsunami, and if another eruption could be imminent.
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- Suddenly was so massive.
- [Narrator] The most explosive eruption ever recorded.
- I accepted we had three minutes left to live.
- [Narrator] And the clock is still ticking.
- Running away.
- What generated that tsunami?
- This is interaction with magma and water.
- [Narrator] Could it happen again?
- This is a turning point to how we understand the world.
- [Narrator] Hidden Volcano Abyss on NOVA.
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How an Underwater Volcano Produced a 60-Foot Tsunami
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Clip: S50 Ep8 | 2m 35s | The most explosive event ever recorded on Earth—and the massive tsunami that followed. (2m 35s)
Scientists Make Rare Discovery in Active Volcano
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Clip: S50 Ep8 | 2m 58s | Volcanologists visit Tofua to study the volcano’s activity. (2m 58s)
Witnesses Recount Surviving a Volcanic Explosion
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Clip: S50 Ep8 | 2m 57s | Hear witnesses share how they survived the most explosive event ever recorded on Earth. (2m 57s)
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