Krasheninnikov Volcano Erupts After Major Earthquake

The Krasheninnikov volcano on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula erupted for the first time in approximately 450–600 years, days after a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck the area. The eruption produced a 6,000-meter ash plume mostly contained within a nature reserve, with no ashfall reported in inhabited areas. The volcano’s aviation alert was raised to orange, warning of potential flight disruptions. The earthquake triggered tsunami warnings and evacuations across the Pacific and caused significant damage in the Russian port of Severo-Kurilsk. This activity followed eruptions at nearby Klyuchevskoy and other volcanoes, with scientists linking the increased volcanic activity to the recent seismic event. Experts caution that the region remains at risk for further aftershocks and volcanic eruptions due to ongoing tectonic instability.