Volcano Pulled Methane from Sky | Science News

That jaw-dropping Hunga Tonga eruption didn’t just shake the planet—it accidentally cleaned up its own methane pollution. Scientists tracked formaldehyde in the atmosphere, revealing how volcanic ash and seawater blasted into the sky created chlorine atoms that tore methane apart faster than CO2 breaks down. Nature’s wild experiment might hold the key to a new climate weapon: intentionally triggering atmospheric methane destruction. Could volcanoes be our secret allies in fighting global warming? The science is still unfolding—but this discovery could rewrite how we measure—and tackle—our planet’s methane crisis. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260915095750.htm More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/403da04f127f5901 Report issues to [email protected].