Russian volcano erupts triggering ash cloud alert for aircraft amid stronger second earthquake warning
7 months, 1 week ago

Russian volcano erupts triggering ash cloud alert for aircraft amid stronger second earthquake warning

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. According to the Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team, aircraft have been issued a “red” code warning due to the significant amount of ash in the atmosphere. The eruption of the Shiveluch volcano reportedly caused by 7.0-magnitude earthquake on the Kamchatka peninsula A statement from the USGS read: “At the location of this earthquake, the Pacific place is moving west-northwest with respect to the North America and Eurasia plates. “Some authors divide this region into several microplates that together define the relative motions between the larger Pacific, North America, and Eurasia plates; in this depiction, the Kamchatka Peninsula is located on the Okhotsk microplate, which is part of the North America plate.” The US National Weather Service’s Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu initially warned that hazardous tsunami waves were possible for coasts within 300 miles of the earthquake epicenter, but later announced the threat had ended.

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Earthquakes under a volcano near Alaska’s largest city raise concerns
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Earthquakes under a volcano near Alaska’s largest city raise concerns

Associated Press  

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — An increase in the number of earthquakes under a volcano near Alaska’s largest city this year has geologists paying attention. Mount Spurr, about 80 miles northwest of Anchorage, last erupted in 1992, spewing an ash cloud nearly 12 miles into the air, prompting flights to be canceled and people to don masks. “Things have been kind of …

Earthquakes under a volcano near Alaska's largest city raise concerns
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Earthquakes under a volcano near Alaska's largest city raise concerns

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An increase in the number …

Shiveluch volcano erupts after 7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes off eastern Russian coast
7 months, 1 week ago

Shiveluch volcano erupts after 7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes off eastern Russian coast

The Hindu  

“Shiveluch volcano in Russia erupted after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck off the eastern coast of the country,” CNN reported, citing TASS. Shiveluch volcano is located around 280 miles from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, a coastal city that has a population of about 181,000 that lies in Russia’s Kamchatka. The quake caused no “major damage.” However, buildings are being examined for potential …

Breaking News: Russia Shaken By Intense 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake | ABP News
7 months, 1 week ago

Breaking News: Russia Shaken By Intense 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake | ABP News

ABP News  

Russia's Shiveluch volcano has erupted, sending ash up to 8 kilometers into the sky, following a magnitude 7.2 earthquake off the eastern coast of the country, according to CNN and the state-run TASS news agency. The US National Tsunami Warning Center indicated a potential tsunami threat, while Russia's Kamchatka emergency ministry stated that there was no such threat. The US …

Russia: Volcano erupts after powerful earthquake in Far East, scientists warn of stronger one
7 months, 1 week ago

Russia: Volcano erupts after powerful earthquake in Far East, scientists warn of stronger one

India TV News  

One of Russia’s most active volcanoes erupted and spewed plums of ash 5 kilometres into the sky over the far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula and briefly triggering a “code red” warning for aircraft. The Shiveluch volcano began sputtering shortly after a powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off Kamchatka's east coast early on Sunday, according to volcanologists from the Russian Academy of …

Volcano erupts after powerful earthquake in Russia’s Far East and scientists warn of a stronger one
7 months, 1 week ago

Volcano erupts after powerful earthquake in Russia’s Far East and scientists warn of a stronger one

Associated Press  

PETROPAVOVSK-KAMCHATSKY, Russia — One of Russia’s most active volcanoes has erupted, spewing plumes of ash 5 kilometers into the sky over the far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula and briefly triggering a “code red” warning for aircraft. The Shiveluch volcano began sputtering shortly after a powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off Kamchatka’s east coast early Sunday, according to volcanologists from the Russian …

Magnitude 7.0 earthquake strikes off Russian far-east
7 months, 1 week ago

Magnitude 7.0 earthquake strikes off Russian far-east

The Hindu  

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia's far-eastern Kamchatka Peninsula early on Sunday morning local time, according to the regional earthquake monitoring service. The local emergencies ministry said tremors were felt along the coast including in the region's capital Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. "Operational teams of rescuers and firefighters are inspecting buildings," the regional branch of Russia's emergencies ministry in …

Eruption of Eurasia's tallest active volcano sends ash columns above a Russian peninsula
1 year, 4 months ago

Eruption of Eurasia's tallest active volcano sends ash columns above a Russian peninsula

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Huge ash columns erupted from …

Volcano eruption on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula spews ash clouds for miles
1 year, 11 months ago

Volcano eruption on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula spews ash clouds for miles

LA Times  

Smoke and ash from the Shiveluch volcano’s eruption on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Tuesday. A volcano erupted early Tuesday on Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, spewing clouds of dust more than 12 miles into the sky and covering broad areas with ash. The ash cloud from the eruption of Shiveluch, one of Kamchatka’s most active volcanoes, extended more than 300 …

Earthquakes at 2 Alaska volcanoes could signal eruption
2 years ago

Earthquakes at 2 Alaska volcanoes could signal eruption

Associated Press  

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A second volcano in remote Alaska is experiencing elevated earthquake activity this week, signaling an increased potential for eruption, officials said. Earthquake activity near Takawangha Volcano increased over the past 48 hours and are continuing, Alaska Volcano Observatory officials said in a news release Thursday. That volcano is west of Anchorage in the western Aleutian islands and …

Russia's most active volcano could burst into ‘powerful eruption’ any time
2 years, 4 months ago

Russia's most active volcano could burst into ‘powerful eruption’ any time

Hindustan Times  

Extremely high activity was observed in Russia’s Shiveluch volcano as the Kamchatka volcanic eruption response team warned of a powerful explosion that could occur at any time. “A growth of the lava dome continues, a strong fumaroles activity, an incandescence of the lava dome, explosions, and hot avalanches accompanies this process,” the observatory said. The dom of the volcano has …

Strong quake awakens 2 volcanoes in Russia, scientists warn of 'major eruptions'
2 years, 4 months ago

Strong quake awakens 2 volcanoes in Russia, scientists warn of 'major eruptions'

India Today  

Towering clouds of ash and glowing lava are spewing from two volcanoes on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula and scientists say major eruptions could be on the way. The peninsula, which extends into the Pacific Ocean about 6,600 kilometres east of Moscow, is one of the world’s most concentrated areas of geothermal activity, with about 30 active volcanoes. The sudden new activity …

Iceland hit by thousands of earthquake tremors as scientists warn volcano may erupt
4 years, 9 months ago

Iceland hit by thousands of earthquake tremors as scientists warn volcano may erupt

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Around 3,000 tremors have hit …

Aleutian volcano spews up ash cloud in two strong bursts
5 years, 2 months ago

Aleutian volcano spews up ash cloud in two strong bursts

Associated Press  

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A volcano in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands spewed ash into flight paths, prompting a warning to pilots by the National Weather Service. Shishaldin Volcano erupted at 5 a.m. Tuesday, the Alaska Volcano Observatory announced, and sent up an initial ash cloud to 19,000 feet. Clouds initially obscured the mountain, but satellite imagery confirmed the ash cloud, U.S. Geological …

Rumbling Alaska volcano sends ash plume 5 miles into the air
5 years, 2 months ago

Rumbling Alaska volcano sends ash plume 5 miles into the air

The Hindu  

One of Alaskas most active volcanoes, a towering ice-covered cone in the Aleutian Islands, shot a cloud of ash more than 5 miles high on Friday, triggering a warning to aviators and putting on a show that was captured in satellite imagery. The ash burst from Shishaldin Volcano, about 670 miles southwest of Anchorage, was part of an on-and-off, mostly …

Vertical Plume of Ash Explodes Out of Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano, See Pics
6 years, 9 months ago

Vertical Plume of Ash Explodes Out of Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano, See Pics

News 18  

Honolulu: A small explosion of ash erupted from the summit of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano early on Tuesday morning in a vertical plume some 15,000 feet high, the U.S. Geological Survey said, the latest outburst in a month of volcanic activity. Multiple fissures continue to spew up hot lava flows, which have blocked roads and damaged dozens of buildings on Hawaii’s …

Explosive Eruption Rocks Kilauea Volcano's Summit
6 years, 10 months ago

Explosive Eruption Rocks Kilauea Volcano's Summit

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A crater on the summit of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii erupted with a powerful explosion early Thursday, hurling boulders and volcanic debris hundreds of feet into the air. “We think that the explosions are on par with the activity that we’ve seen in 1924,” Brantley said, referencing a steam-driven eruption in Kilauea’s Halema‘uma‘u Crater that lasted for …

Quakes damage roads as ash spews from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano
6 years, 10 months ago

Quakes damage roads as ash spews from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano

The Hindu  

Ash spewed from the summit at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, though emissions decreased from Tuesday. There were occasional bursts of ash coming from the crater causing ash to fall downwind to several communities, though there were only trace amounts, said the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. Dense, large rocks roughly two feet in diameter were found in a parking lot a few hundred …

Ash cloud from Hawaii volcano sparks red alert for aviation
6 years, 10 months ago

Ash cloud from Hawaii volcano sparks red alert for aviation

The Hindu  

Explosions intensified on Hawaii's Kilauea volcano on Tuesday, spewing ash and triggering a red alert for aircraft for the first time since the latest eruption began 12 days ago. An aviation red alert means a volcanic eruption is under way that could spew ash along aircraft routes, the U.S. Geological Survey says on its website. “We’re observing more or less …

Hawaii volcano: Red alert issued as Kilauea eruption spews ash cloud and 'vog'
6 years, 10 months ago

Hawaii volcano: Red alert issued as Kilauea eruption spews ash cloud and 'vog'

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ash and volcanic smog, or vog, as it …

Iceland volcano: Bardarbunga eruption sparks alert
10 years, 7 months ago

Iceland volcano: Bardarbunga eruption sparks alert

The Hindu  

Iceland’s Bardarbunga volcano burst forth with a small eruption under the ice of Europe’s largest glacier, scientists said, prompting the country to close airspace over the area. Icelandic Meteorological Office vulcanologist Melissa Pfeffer said on Saturday that seismic data indicated that an eruption had begun, with magma from the volcano melting ice within the glacier’s Dyngjujokull icecap. Late Saturday the …

Volcanic ash forces Berlin airport closures
13 years, 10 months ago

Volcanic ash forces Berlin airport closures

The Hindu  

A cloud of volcanic ash from Iceland that has caused headaches for air travellers spread to Germany on Wednesday, forcing the closure of Berlin’s airports and disrupting hundreds of flights, but experts said the eruption appeared be winding down. European air traffic controllers said they expect about 700 flights to be cancelled on Wednesday, but Eurocontrol added that activity from …

11,000 Evacuated In Russia After Japan Tsunami
14 years ago

11,000 Evacuated In Russia After Japan Tsunami

India TV News  

Moscow, March 11 : Russian authorities on the fareastern Sakhalin Island and nearby territories have evacuated some 11,0000 residents from coastal areas in anticipation of tsunami waves unleashed by a magnitude 8.9 earthquake off Japan's northeastern coast. Watch Video The regional emergency officials said that the tsunami could hit several villages on Sakhalin. :- Japan Tsunami video Shows Death And …

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