Satellite quantification of enhanced methane oxidation applied to the stratospheric plume following Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai eruption

Nature·May 7

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A recent study has found that the stratospheric plume from the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai eruption has enhanced methane oxidation, which may have implications for understanding and addressing climate change. The eruption appears to have removed methane from the atmosphere, with some outlets suggesting this could offer clues to fighting climate change. The discovery has reportedly stunned scientists, who are exploring the potential significance of this phenomenon.

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