The cloud under the sea

The cloud under the sea

We’re all familiar with what our planet looks like. We know the countries, the oceans. But beneath those oceans is something rarely seen. A technological marvel. An underwater information superhighway, a global web of nearly 500 cables that lace the contours of the ocean floor. Every viral meme, every email, every Facebook post, every chart-topping …

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Tonga’s Volcanic Eruption Sets Unprecedented Record for Highest Lightning Rates Ever Observed on Earth

Tonga’s Volcanic Eruption Sets Unprecedented Record for Highest Lightning Rates Ever Observed on Earth

Satellite imagery taken by Himawari-8, a Japanese weather satellite, and released by the agency, captures the incredible volcanic plume generated by the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano on January 15, 2022… [+]. This image showcases the power and magnitude of the eruption. Associated Press A recent study has unearthed a fascinating discovery: the …

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