18 Jan 2022

Tonga eruption could create unusual sunsets, affect climate

From Morning Report, 8:18 am on 18 January 2022

A climate scientist says volcanic matter from the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai eruption could create unusual sunsets, once it's spread around the stratosphere.

It could also have a radiative effect around the globe, reflecting sunlight and lowering temperatures.

New Zealand climate change researcher Dr Jim Salinger talks to Sarah Robson.