The Krasheninnikov volcano erupted, sending ash more than three miles high. State media reported dense ash clouds while the Kamchatka emergencies ministry confirmed no populated areas were affected. A 7.0-magnitude earthquake accompanied the eruption, triggering a tsunami warning that was later lifted. The Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team noted this as the first confirmed eruption in 600 years, contrasting with the Smithsonian's record of a last eruption in 1550. Activity is decreasing, but moderate explosive activity may still occur following a significant initial earthquake.
The Krasheninnikov volcano sent ash more than three miles into the sky, as reported by the Kronotsky Reserve staff. Images showed dense clouds of ash.
The eruption was accompanied by a 7.0-magnitude earthquake and prompted a tsunami warning for three areas of Kamchatka, which was later lifted.
This is the first historically confirmed eruption of the Krasheninnikov volcano in 600 years, according to Olga Girina, head of the Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team.
The Smithsonian Institution lists Krasheninnikov's last eruption as occurring 475 years ago in 1550, indicating discrepancies in historical records.
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