Klyuchevskoy Volcano Erupts After 8.8 Earthquake Triggers Pacific Tsunami Warnings

A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering tsunami alerts across the Pacific and causing damage and injuries in the region. Shortly after the earthquake, the Klyuchevskoy volcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula erupted, sending lava flowing down its western slope and producing bright volcanic glow and explosive sounds. This eruption is believed to be linked to the tectonic disturbance caused by the earthquake. The Kamchatka Branch of the Geophysical Survey and the Russian Academy of Sciences confirmed the volcanic activity, and authorities continue to monitor both seismic and volcanic developments closely. Tsunami warnings were issued across the Pacific, including Japan, Hawaii, and French Polynesia, although some alerts were later downgraded. The Kamchatka Peninsula is known for its active volcanoes, with Klyuchevskoy being one of Eurasia’s tallest and most active volcanoes.