In case you weren’t aware, a volcano in Tonga blew it’s stack and created a tsunami. Lots of interesting videos at this link, like
Tonga's Hunga Tonga volcano just had one of the most violent volcano eruptions ever captured on satellite. pic.twitter.com/M2D2j52gNn
— Colin McCarthy (@US_Stormwatch) January 15, 2022
https://twitter.com/WUTangKids/status/1482356965640744965
So, of course we get
Thinking of #Tonga & Pacific nations – Australia’s beloved neighbours – affected by the extraordinary volcanic eruption & tsunami. Australia must play a significant role in providing aid to support the Pacific, and acknowledge the impact of climate change on our region. https://t.co/nC3TDjGsRw
— Councillor Linda Scott (@ClrLindaScott) January 15, 2022
and
The nation of Tonga has been just hit by a tsunami. The Tongan people are wonderful, and vulnerable to tsunamis as well as sea level rise from climate change. Please keep an eye on how this unfolds. They will likely need help. https://t.co/o8xDHrUnYU
— Peter Girguis (@pgirguis) January 15, 2022
My heart goes out to everyone in Tonga. Hoping beyond hope that as many as possible can be spared this tragedy.
I realize this is a climate disaster and hope we can take notice and actually take steps to help matters.
— Mrs. N (@BtwnThesePages) January 15, 2022
A climate disaster? What, because Someone Else drove a fossil fueled vehicle?
https://twitter.com/reniqurrotiaeni/status/1482350884437000194
https://twitter.com/NamilaBenson/status/1482353766674632709
How is a natural event, a volcano going off followed by a tsunami, a climate emergency? These people really are a cult.
