Krasheninnikov Volcano Erupts After 600 Years in Kamchatka

A massive quake in Russia’s Far East may have triggered the rare eruption in Kamchatka. Ash plume reaches 6,000 meters; aviation alert issued.

🌋 First Eruption in 600 Years Rocks Kamchatka

In a rare geological event, the Krasheninnikov Volcano in Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula erupted for the first time in over six centuries, according to Russian scientists. The overnight eruption, which took place just days after a massive earthquake in the region, has sparked scientific speculation about a potential connection between the two events.

🔍 Possible Earthquake Connection

Olga Girina, head of the Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team, told RIA news agency that the eruption may have been triggered by the recent earthquake in Russia’s Far East. The quake, which set off tsunami alerts as far away as French Polynesia and Chile, occurred last Wednesday and was followed by volcanic activity at Klyuchevskoy, Kamchatka’s most active volcano.

“This is the first historically confirmed eruption of Krasheninnikov in 600 years,” Girina said.

According to the Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the last lava flow from Krasheninnikov occurred in 1463, give or take 40 years, making this eruption a significant geological event.

🛫 Aviation Alert Issued

The Kamchatka branch of Russia’s emergency services reported a powerful ash plume rising up to 6,000 meters (3.7 miles) into the atmosphere. The ash cloud is drifting eastward toward the Pacific Ocean, posing no immediate threat to local populations.

Due to the high altitude of the ash plume, an orange aviation code has been issued, indicating increased danger to aircraft flying in the region.