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Kamchatka’s Dormant Krasheninnikov Volcano Erupts as Aftershocks Persist

Sunday’s eruption prompted authorities to keep seismic and satellite monitoring at peak levels, with tremors continuing across Kamchatka.

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El volcán Kracheninnikov entró en erupción en Rusia tras 450 años.
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El volcán Krasheninnikov en el lejano oriente de Rusia el 3 de agosto del 2025. Foto tomada de video de Artem Sheldr. (Artem Sheldr via AP)

Overview

  • The Krasheninnikov volcano, dormant since the 16th century, erupted early on August 3, unleashing an ash column up to 6,000 meters above the Kronotsky Reserve.
  • Scientists have recorded more than 65 aftershocks since the magnitude 8.8 quake on July 30, including a magnitude 6.8 tremor near the Kuril Islands on August 3.
  • The Kliuchevskoi volcano also remains active following its immediate post-quake eruption, with lava flows and ash plumes under continuous watch.
  • Russia’s emergency ministry, KVERT and international partners have maintained elevated seismic, satellite and ash-cloud surveillance across the Pacific Ring of Fire.
  • Tsunami warnings issued after the main quake have been lifted across Pacific coasts, and no significant new damage or casualties have been reported.