In January 2022, there were several significant events:
Wildfires in Boulder, Colorado: These fires led to the evacuation of over 30,000 people and the destruction of homes across Boulder County1.
COVID-19 surge in the U.S.: The U.S. reached a record number of COVID-19 cases, with the Omicron variant making up 95% of the cases1.
Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano eruption: This eruption sent tsunami waves around the world. The blast was so loud it was heard in Alaska – roughly 6,000 miles away. The afternoon sky turned pitch black as heavy ash clouded Tonga’s capital and caused “significant damage” along the western coast of the main island of Tongatapu2.
These events had a profound impact on people’s lives and the environment.
In January 2022, there were several significant events:
Wildfires in Boulder, Colorado: These fires led to the evacuation of over 30,000 people and the destruction of homes across Boulder County1.
COVID-19 surge in the U.S.: The U.S. reached a record number of COVID-19 cases, with the Omicron variant making up 95% of the cases1.
Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano eruption: This eruption sent tsunami waves around the world. The blast was so loud it was heard in Alaska – roughly 6,000 miles away. The afternoon sky turned pitch black as heavy ash clouded Tonga’s capital and caused “significant damage” along the western coast of the main island of Tongatapu2.
These events had a profound impact on people’s lives and the environment.