SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 10, 2026Science Daily

Scientists stunned as volcano cloud destroys methane in the atmosphere

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The 2022 Tonga eruption accidentally destroyed methane when seawater and ash blasted into the atmosphere, triggering a sunlight-driven chemical reaction. This could inspire new technologies to artificially remove methane and slow climate change.

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