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 damage, with special attention paid to social facilities, CNN reported, citing TASS. However, the U.S. Tsunami Warning System had warned that “hazardous tsunami waves from this earthquake are possible within 300km of the epicentre along the coasts of Russia.

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

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 …

Powerful earthquake of magnitude 7 rocks Russia's Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky | VIDEO
7 months, 1 week ago

Powerful earthquake of magnitude 7 rocks Russia's Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky | VIDEO

India TV News  

A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.0 shook the far eastern coast of Russia near a major naval base early Sunday. Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, a port city of more than 181,000 people surrounded by volcanoes and sits across a bay from an important Russian submarine base, felt the jolts early Sunday. Hazardous tsunami waves were possible for coasts within 300 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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