The simulation shows the far reaching effect of the Tonga eruption. The animation also demonstrates how waves connect the atmosphere and the space environment.
Movies
Captions only
Narration only
Science Credits
Han-Li Liu
Computational Modeling
Han-Li Liu, Peter Lauritzen, Francis Vitt, Steve Goldhaber
Computational Resources
NWSC/Cheyenne; NASA/Pleiades
Visualization and Post-production
Matt Rehme, Sarah Vitt
Model
Community Earth System Model (CESM)
System for Integrated Modeling of the Atmosphere (SIMA)
Whole Atmosphere Community Climate Model with Thermosphere/Ionosphere Extension (WACCM-X)
Visualization Software
VAPOR