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India.com
11 hours ago
- 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
13 hours ago
- 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
16 hours ago
- 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.
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First Post
16 hours ago
- First Post
WATCH: Klyuchevskoy volcano erupts after quake in Russia's far east
Hours after a powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula —prompting evacuations and tsunami warnings across parts of the Pacific — a volcano in the same region erupted on Wednesday, Russian scientists reported read more Klyuchevskoy is the tallest active volcano in both Europe and Asia. Screengrab Hours after a powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula —prompting evacuations and tsunami warnings across parts of the Pacific — a volcano in the same region erupted on Wednesday, Russian scientists reported. The eruption came from Klyuchevskoy, the tallest active volcano in both Europe and Asia. Eruptions at Klyuchevskoy are not unusual — the volcano has erupted at least 18 times since 2000, according to data from the Smithsonian Institution's Global Volcanism Program. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'The Klyuchevskoy is erupting right now,' AFP quoted Russia's Geophysical Survey saying on Telegram, posting photos of an orange blaze on top of the 4,700 metre (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 kilometres away. With inputs from agencies
Arab News
18 hours ago
- Science
- Arab News
Volcano erupts after quake in Russia's far east
Eruptions of the Klyuchevskoy volcano — the highest active in Europe and Asia — are quite common'The Klyuchevskoy is erupting right now,' Russia's Geophysical Survey said MOSCOW: 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 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 on Wednesday, an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia's far eastern Kamchatka tsunami warning in Kamchatka was lifted 11 hours later as the quake causing massive waves have spared the sparsely populated area close to major damage or casualties from its eruptions were ever recorded, with the closest big city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsk located hundreds of kilometers away.
