Weathered: Earth’s Extremes

How Volcanic Lightning Is Making the World a Safer Place (2x5)

Air date: Nov 08, 2021

The closely observed Hunga Haʻapai volcano in Tonga erupted in January 2022. The hot plumes of ash they spew into the atmosphere are the most dangerous part of these eruptions, threatening downwind communities and even planes. It turns out these plumes also form volcanic lightning!