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Krasheninnikov Volcano Erupts for First Time in 600 Years as Kamchatka Aftershocks Persist

A 6,000-meter ash plume has prompted an orange aviation alert following continued aftershocks since the July 30 magnitude-8.8 quake

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Overview

  • Agencies continue to monitor dozens of aftershocks up to magnitude 6, none of which have caused major damage
  • Overnight eruption of Krasheninnikov volcano sent a 6 km ash plume skyward, marking its first activity in around 600 years
  • The ash drifted east into the Pacific, and officials confirmed no populated areas have recorded ashfall
  • An orange aviation hazard code is in effect, restricting flights through nearby airspace
  • Most tsunami alerts across the Pacific were lifted after the quake’s depth yielded smaller-than-expected waves