Tonga volcano eruption: Antarctica sky dazzles in shades of purple
The Antarctica sky has turned stunning shades of purple and violet due to the afterglow from the powerful eruption of the Tonga volcano.
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The Antarctica sky has turned stunning shades of purple and violet due to the afterglow from the powerful eruption of the Tonga volcano.
As a result of the Tonga eruption, Antarctica was flooded with vibrant hues. Scientists claim that the volcanic twilight "afterglows" are caused by aerosols released into the stratosphere in January.
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Earth's southernmost continent of Antarctica is having a dazzling mid-winter. The usually dark skies have been brushed with scintillating bright hues of purple, pink and orange. Together, creating a mirage, which looks straight out of a utopian dream. Thanks to the Tongan volcano that erupted nearly seven months back in January, the entire skyline of Antarctica has been graced with a dreamy vision. Despite being over 7,000 kilometres away from Tonga, the great white continent has been affected, albeit aesthetically.
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