Overview
- KVERT confirmed a strong explosive event that lofted ash to about 11.4 kilometers with a plume tracked roughly 70 kilometers to the east and northeast.
- The aviation alert level was raised to red, and scientists warned the activity poses hazards to both local and international flights.
- Alaska air traffic controllers urged crews over the Bering Sea and North Pacific to report any ash observations due to potential engine and airframe damage.
- Thermal imagery showed a pronounced hot spot at the volcano, with a glowing dome and recurring hot avalanches reported by regional authorities.
- Emergency services remain on heightened readiness as Shiveluch also emitted ash to 5.5 kilometers and seismologists logged aftershocks up to magnitude 5.2 across Kamchatka.