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How the Tonga volcano eruption from 2022 may affect Australia's weather for up to eight years

The undersea eruption off Tonga could change Australian weather patterns for years to come.  (AFP: Tonga Geological Services/Eyepress)

Lasting impacts from an enormous volcanic eruption a year ago may have a cooling and rainy influence on parts of Australia for up to eight years, according to scientists.

In January 2022, the underwater volcano Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai erupted, shooting ash and other particles more than half way to space.

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