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AFP
04-08-2025
- Science
- AFP
Clip shows 2021 eruption of Fagradalsfjall in Iceland, not Russian volcano
"The Klyuchevskoy volcano in Russia is starting to erupt," reads a Malay-language TikTok post shared on July 31, 2025. The accompanying video of lava bubbling up and overflowing from a crater has been viewed more than 33,000 times. Image Screenshot of the false TikTok post captured on July 31, 2025, with a red X added by AFP The same video was shared alongside a similar claim on TikTok and Facebook after Russia's Geophysical Survey said the Klyuchevskoy volcano -- the highest active in Europe and Asia -- erupted on July 30, with lava seen flowing down its slopes (archived link). Earlier that day, an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Russia's far eastern Kamchatka region, triggering tsunami alerts across parts of the Pacific coast (archived link). The circulating video, however, shows an eruption at a different volcano four years earlier. A reverse image search on Google using keyframes from the falsely shared clip led to similar footage posted on Facebook in November 2024, where it was captioned, "Boiling infernal lava pond in the crater pit of an Icelandic volcano" (archived link). The post embeds an earlier post from June 2021, and credits the video to a Bjorn Steinbekk. Image Screenshot comparison of the falsely shared clip (left) and the earlier Facebook posts (right) A subsequent keyword search for "Bjorn Steinbekk" on Google led to the Instagram account of an Icelandic photographer with the same name who specialises in taking drone videos and images of volcanoes (archived link). The same video was also shared on the Instagram account on May 22, 2021 (archived link). Image Screenshot of the falsely shared clip (left) and the video posted by Bjorn Steinbekk on Instagram (right) Steinbekk told AFP he filmed the video used in the false posts at the Fagradalsfjall volcano near Iceland's capital Reykjavik, in 2021 (archived link). "This is indeed my video. This is not the first or tenth time this happens," Steinbekk said in a July 31 email. The Fagradalsfjall volcano erupted in March 2021 after lying dormant for 800 years, NASA's Earth Observatory said at the time (archived link). AFP reported that the volcanic eruption, which drew hundreds of thousands of tourists and was the longest in 50 years, was officially declared over by authorities on December 20, 2021 (archived link). AFP has also debunked other misinformation that has swirled online since the 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Russia's Far East.
News18
31-07-2025
- News18
Watch: Japanese Vlogger Evacuates With Pet Cat And Bird After Tsunami Sirens
Japanese travel photographer documents his evacuation during Russia's 8.8 earthquake on Instagram, highlighting the importance of disaster preparedness with pets. People of Russia were jolted awake when an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck the country's Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on July 30. The massive tremors caused small tsunami waves in Japan and Alaska, prompting warnings for Hawaii, North and Central America and the Pacific islands south towards New Zealand. Now, a Japanese man, living close to the ocean, captured the gravity of the situation by uploading a video on Instagram. In the clip, the man, a travel photographer and content creator, showed how he evacuated his home with his pets (a cat and a bird) in the hour of emergency. 'I live about a 10-minute walk from the ocean, so when an earthquake occurs, I always have to be mindful of the risk of a tsunami," he shared in his caption. The creator recalled that ahead of the earthquake, the government of Japan had already issued a tsunami warning early in the morning. When he stepped out of his house to check the situation, he found the people in his 'quiet neighbourhood… walking and running with large bags." Realising the danger, he too was prepared to evacuate quickly. 'This was my first time experiencing something like this, so I hadn't made any preparations in advance. My priority was getting my pets—my cat and my bird—out safely. I left the pancakes I was making for breakfast still sitting in the frying pan, quickly packed just a little camera gear into my bag, and headed to the designated evacuation site at the local middle school," revealed the travel vlogger. Residents were taken to air-conditioned classrooms inside the school premises, but pet owners were barred from the facility and had to wait outside. 'What I found unfortunate was that there were tourists at the evacuation site as well. They came here to enjoy Japan, and I couldn't help but worry that they might have felt scared by the experience," wrote the man. His key takeaways from the incident were being fully prepared for such disasters and creating a 'checklist for things to bring in emergencies—like food, water, and pet supplies" so that he can act calmly yet quickly, not only for himself but also for his pets. The internet mostly expressed its concern for the man. 'So glad you're okay", wrote one user. 'The fact that people with animals were not allowed inside is very unexpected to me. Also makes me sad and somewhat angry," admitted another. 'Hopefully, you can find out where to go with pets," wished one person. According to the local branch of the Geophysical Survey of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the earthquake was the strongest to hit the Kamchatka Peninsula since 1952. News18's viral page features trending stories, videos, and memes, covering quirky incidents, social media buzz from india and around the world, Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments Location : Delhi, India, India First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India.com
30-07-2025
- India.com
WATCH: Volcano Explodes In Russia's Far East After Massive Earthquake Jolt
Moscow: Hours after a powerful earthquake shook Russia's far eastern coastline, fire and lava began spilling from the towering Klyuchevskoy volcano, the tallest of its kind across Europe and Asia. Russian scientists confirmed the eruption on Wednesday, describing it as a dramatic outburst of molten rock and flame lighting up the night sky. 'The Klyuchevskoy is erupting right now,' the Geophysical Survey said on Telegram, along with photos of glowing lava streams descending the volcano's western side. They reported 'a powerful glow above the volcano and explosions', with bright red lava rolling down the slope. The eruption followed a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake earlier in the day, which had struck off the Kamchatka Peninsula's coast. The tremors triggered tsunami warnings and forced evacuations along parts of the Pacific Rim. Russia: Klyuchevskoy Volcano, a stratovolcano in Kamchatka, erupted with lava flows near today's earthquake epicenter. At 4754m Ash could reach 10km altitude during major eruptions#Russia #Tsunami #earthquake #HawaiiTsunami #Hawaii #Japan #Alaska #Kamchatka — Sree Resmi Nair (@Sree_Resmi_Nair) July 30, 2025 Warnings were lifted after nearly 11 hours once it became clear that the sparsely populated coastline had been spared serious damage. Located in one of the most geologically active zones on earth, the Kamchatka region is no stranger to such events. Standing at roughly 4,700 metres (15,000 feet), Klyuchevskoy has a long history of activity. Records show at least 18 separate eruptions since 2000, according to the Global Volcanism Programme at the Smithsonian Institution. Despite the fiery display, no major injuries or structural damage were reported. The nearest large settlement, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, lies hundreds of kilometres away from the volcano's base. While the double blow of earthquake and eruption raised alarms, the region's remoteness once again proved to be a shield, limiting human impact even as nature put on a violent show. (With inputs from agencies)
Asharq Al-Awsat
30-07-2025
- Science
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Volcano Erupts After Quake in Russia's Far East
A volcano in Russia's far east erupted on Wednesday, Russian scientists said, hours after a major quake prompted evacuations and tsunami alerts across parts of the Pacific coast. Eruptions of the Klyuchevskoy volcano -- the highest active in Europe and Asia -- are quite common, with at least 18 of them happening since 2000 according to the Smithsonian Institution's Global Volcanism Program. "The Klyuchevskoy is erupting right now," Russia's Geophysical Survey said on Telegram, posting photos of an orange blaze on top of the 4,700-meter (15,000 feet) volcano. "Red-hot lava is observed flowing down the western slope. There is a powerful glow above the volcano and explosions," it added. Earlier on Wednesday, an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia's far eastern Kamchatka region. The tsunami warning in Kamchatka was lifted 11 hours later as the quake causing massive waves have spared the sparsely populated area close to Japan. No major damage or casualties from its eruptions were ever recorded, with the closest big city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsk located hundreds of kilometers away.
The Hindu
30-07-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
Volcano erupts after quake in Russia's far east
A volcano in Russia's far east erupted on Wednesday (July 30, 2025), Russian scientists said, hours after a major quake prompted evacuations and tsunami alerts across parts of the Pacific coast. Eruptions of the Klyuchevskoy volcano – the highest active in Europe and Asia – are quite common, with at least 18 of them happening since 2000 according to the Smithsonian Institution's Global Volcanism Program. 'The Klyuchevskoy is erupting right now,' Russia's Geophysical Survey said on Telegram, posting photos of an orange blaze on top of the 4,700 m (15,000 feet) volcano. 'Red-hot lava is observed flowing down the western slope. There is a powerful glow above the volcano and explosions,' it added. Earlier on Wednesday (July 30, 2025), an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia's far eastern Kamchatka region. The tsunami warning in Kamchatka was lifted 11 hours later as the quake causing massive waves to have spared the sparsely populated area close to Japan. No major damage or casualties from its eruptions were ever recorded, with the closest big city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsk located hundreds of kilometres away.
