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January 29, 2026

Volcanic eruption in Russia sends ash 7 km high (VIDEO)

The Shiveluch volcano on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula has erupted, ejecting ash up to seven kilometers and disrupting air traffic

Volcanic eruption in Russia sends ash 7 km high (VIDEO)

TL;DR

  • Shiveluch volcano erupted at approximately 11:00 AM local time on Wednesday.
  • The ash column reached about seven kilometers above sea level.
  • Satellite data confirmed an ash plume extending roughly 110 km west of the volcano.
  • An 'orange' code has been declared, indicating a ban or severe restriction on flights.
  • Scientists warn of possible further ash explosions up to 12 km high.
  • The volcano is located around 450 km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and 50 km from Klyuchi.
  • The eruption follows a 5.3 magnitude earthquake recorded southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky on Monday.
  • Shiveluch is one of Kamchatka’s largest and most active volcanoes, with a history of significant eruptions.
  • Volcanologists are monitoring the growing lava dome and gas-steam emissions.

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