When did NOVA Season 50 Episode 8 air?
NOVA Season 50 Episode 8 aired on May 10, 2023 at 9 PM ET.


PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.

In January 2022, one of the most powerful volcanic eruptions in recorded history rocked the Pacific islands of Tonga, sending shockwaves around the world. Through first-person accounts of the disaster and eyewitness footage, experience the terrifying power of the eruption and the devastating tsunami that struck the shores of Tonga. Why was this eruption so big, how did it cause the tsunami, and could another disaster loom?
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NOVA Season 50 Episode 8 aired on May 10, 2023 at 9 PM ET.
This episode runs for approximately 53 minutes.
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