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Lower ionospheric resonance caused by Pekeris wave induced by 2022 Tonga volcanic eruption

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Abstract
The submarine volcano Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha’apai erupted explosively on January 15, 2022, offering a unique opportunity to investigate interactions between the atmosphere and ionosphere caused by Lamb and Pekeris waves. However, the resonance of Pekeris waves has not been previously detected. In this study, we applied a multi-point monitoring approach focusing on the lower ionosphere and atmospheric electric field.
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Article Information:
Ohya, H., Tsuchiya, F., Takamura, T. et al. Lower ionospheric resonance caused by Pekeris wave induced by 2022 Tonga volcanic eruption. Sci Rep 14, 15659 (2024).
DOI:10.1038/s41598-024-65929-x