The Tonga volcano erupted, stirring up half the earth.
In the past two days, the news of the "Tonga volcano eruption" has dominated the headlines of Weibo hot searches.
This has made the little-known kingdom of Tonga the focus of the world.
After the volcanic eruption on January 15, the entire kingdom of Tonga instantly entered a state of "disconnection", not only was contact with the world cut off, but all communications within the country were paralyzed.
The roof leaks in the rain.
The COVID-19 pandemic has tormented the world for more than two years, and now that the virus has not dispersed, it is simply a disaster to encounter this super disaster.
Most netizens are very worried:
"The biggest volcanic eruption since the 21st century!"
"It feels like regional food production will be reduced."
"Man is so small in the face of nature..."
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The people of Tonga, on the other hand, are even more pessimistic: "We have no choice but to pray." ”
According to foreign media reports, the power of this Tonga volcanic eruption is equivalent to 1,000 Hiroshima atomic bombs!
Some people say that the kingdom of Tonga is so far away from us, even if the volcano is so noisy, it has nothing to do with us, don't worry about them.
This is a big mistake.
"A butterfly flapping its wings in Brazil can create a tornado in Texas, USA," says Tonga's volcanic eruption, which is relevant to the world.
What it brings us may be an insurmountable winter.
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The Kingdom of Tonga is a knowledge blind spot for many people.
It is not that everyone is lonely and unheard of, but the country is too small, and the sense of existence is not very high.
Located in the southern hemisphere, it is an island nation in the western South Pacific, a country made up of 173 islands with a population of only 108,000.
Unlike other Pacific island nations, Tonga did not follow the trend of republicanism, but maintained the monarchy of the millennium, with the king as the supreme head of state.
However, this small country is also blessed with its own unique places: the natural scenery is strange and beautiful, and the tourism resources are very rich.
A Chinese netizen with the online name "Reverse Growth Hot Mom" once sent out a Weibo post on January 15, lamenting the scenery of the Kingdom of Tonga:
"The close feeling, the beautiful scenery that appeared in the sky of the volcanic eruption of the Kingdom of Tonga, is so beautiful."
Image source: Weibo @ Reverse Growth Hot Mom
However, shortly after the tweet was sent, she disappeared, and I wish her all peace.
Tonga flag bearer Pita, who once attracted a lot of attention at the Tokyo Olympics, impressed the audience with her toned figure.
His family members were also unaccounted for in the disaster.
Peeta lives in Australia and escapes a fate, but his relatives have no such good luck.
He anxiously appealed on social media: "I have lost contact with my father and all the people in the family, and I hope that God will bless them with peace and that the people of the world will help Tonga as much as possible." ”
This volcanic eruption came unexpectedly.
After the sudden eruption of the volcano, there was chaos in Tonga, and people scattered to flee for their lives.
According to satellite images, the tsunami caused by the volcano is so severe that it is very likely that the capital has been submerged.
The most important thing is the volcanic ash formed by the eruption.
Volcanic ash triggers strong ionization and interferes heavily with electronic signals.
After The domestic communication and network in Tonga were cut off, it was like a leaf of duckweed in the sea, isolated.
New Zealand Prime Minister Ardern commented on the situation in Tonga
People outside don't know what tonga is doing, and tonga can't ask for help.
No wonder some people lamented, "What is the difference between this situation in Tonga and the annihilation of the country overnight?" ”
The power of nature is both awe-inspiring and frightening.
Even if human beings have created countless brilliant civilizations, a single fury of nature can destroy a country, or even completely destroy a civilization.
To this day, the specific situation in Tonga is still not clear.
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The eruption of the Tonga volcano is like a butterfly flapping its wings and touching the hearts of the whole world.
Although the beautiful slogan of "global village" has always been shouted, the political, economic and cultural differences between countries are too great, and the interest demands are also different, and many times they are "sweeping the snow in front of each house, regardless of the frost on the tiles of others".
However, in the face of climate problems, we must stand in the same trenches and fight side by side.
Because the lessons of the past are not far away.
In 1991, the Philippines' Pinatubo volcano erupted, directly displacing more than 200,000 people, and the earth experienced two years of "volcanic winter".
A large amount of volcanic ash floats in the atmosphere, obscuring the sunlight, causing the earth to have less sunlight and a cold climate.
This is also the reason why after the eruption of the Tonga volcano, some netizens in the circle of friends called on everyone to quickly buy thick down jackets, and it is not just a joke.
Even more frightening is the possibility of food shortages.
A cooler climate will inevitably have an impact on food production. Reduced food production in cold climates is a huge disaster for countries that do not have sufficient food reserves.
In 1991, food was scarce, and the former Soviet Union ran out of gold reserves to buy enough grain.
This is undoubtedly worse for the already precarious Soviet regime.
Natural disasters can easily lead to political disasters.
Without food and not enough to eat, how can the world not be chaotic?
As early as 1815, the eruption of Mount Tambora directly brought the earth into "quick-freezing mode".
The "June Flying Snow" in "Dou E'er" is not a legend, and in the summer of 1816, the temperature in all countries in the world was extremely low, and there was a spectacle of summer snow.
People in the agricultural regions also experienced the deepest despair: there was very little food in the fields!
That year, known as the "Year without Summer," was full of people who endured hunger.
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"At first, no one cared about this catastrophe, it was just a wildfire, a drought, the extinction of a species, the disappearance of a city, until this catastrophe was relevant to everyone."
No one can stay out of it.
The most nervous should be Japan.
Japan is 8,000 kilometers from Tonga, and it seems safe at first glance, but it is not.
Japan and Tonga are both island nations and are in the same Pacific Earthquake Volcanic Belt. The Tonga volcano triggered a change in tide level, and several fishing boats have capsized in Japan.
In Kochi Prefecture alone, 19 fishing boats "capsized".
The dangers of tsunamis should not be underestimated.
The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued an alert that about 200,000 Japanese nationals could be hit by the tsunami and have received evacuation instructions.
The situation in Hong Kong, China, is equally worrying.
The latest news on January 17 shows that the shock wave of the Tonga volcano eruption has arrived in Hong Kong, and the air pressure value in Hong Kong has shown a significant abnormality, rising and falling sharply.
The west coast of the United States was also affected by the tsunami.
The tsunami set off waves up to 7 feet high.
China, on the other hand, is much safer, thanks to our neighbor Japan.
Japan acted as a barrier in the Pacific Ocean, effectively blocking most of the tsunami's power.
By the time the tsunami reached China's waters, the impact had been greatly reduced.
But that doesn't mean we can sit back and relax.
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Many people lament that the past two years have been "stolen" by the new crown epidemic.
Our 2020 and 2021 are all battling the ever-mutating coronavirus, nucleic acid testing, local New Year's Eve, home isolation... These words are already familiar.
But it seems that the war is still far from being completely over.
Now, the once-in-a-millennium volcanic eruption has hung a sword over the fate of all mankind.
Fortunately, although the specific situation in Tonga is still a mystery, many Chinese netizens have contacted relatives and friends in Tonga through private channels, and most of them are not in danger of life, but their property has suffered losses.
The official information of the Chinese Embassy also stated that there are currently no Chinese citizens killed or injured in the disaster.
The question to worry about is whether there will be another "summerless year" on the earth.
Experts argue endlessly about this, and the "year without summer" needs to be examined, but there are too many pessimistic arguments.
The new crown virus has made many countries powerless and chaotic, and if there is another "summerless year", it is simply a disaster.
Even our country, which has achieved good results in the fight against the epidemic, has paid huge manpower, material and financial resources for epidemic prevention and control, and the people's nerves have been tense for 2 years.
Unexpectedly, 2022 will begin with such a top disaster.
The "black swan" of the new crown epidemic has not gone, and the black swan of the "summerless year" may have quietly approached, what should we do?
I can only grit my teeth and hold on.
Looking back at history, every time there is a huge change in climate, it has had a profound impact on the world situation and geopolitics.
If you hold on, you are the winner; if you can't hold back, you are the loser.
Human beings are like a weak reed in front of nature.
But even reeds can withstand the ravages of cold winds.
- We fear nature, but we do not raise our hands and surrender.
In 2022, the road ahead is still difficult, and holding on is victory!
Source: Thought Focus