Here's what scientists know about the Tonga volcano eruption
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The underwater eruption was enormous
It was not considered necessary to evacuate the residents from their homes - The activity of the volcano continues from the end of September
A few weeks ago, the whole area was cordoned off, as a big explosion was expected
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was reported in the area shortly after the eruption began, according to the USGS
The 184-page details all the measures and possible impact of an eruption in the future
“To date, vitrified remains of the brain have never been found”
Alert levels for aviation are raised from "green" to "yellow," defined as a volcano "experiencing signs of elevated unrest above known background levels"
The most powerful eruption in the region is linked to the extinct volcano of Santorini, Greece
A volcano on the Italian island of Stromboli erupted on Wednesday