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Seven Kamchatka Volcanoes Erupt Concurrently for First Time in 300 Years

Officials warn that persistent aftershocks and ash plumes heighten risks for aviation and coastal communities.

El sismo de magnitud 8.8 en Kamchatka provocó un tsunami global y la reactivación simultánea de volcanes. Foto: X de Volcaholic @volcaholic1
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Overview

  • Russian vulcanologists confirm Bezimianni, Kambalni, Karimsnki, Kliuchevski, Krashenínikov, Mutnovski and Avachinski are active at the same time for the first time since 1737
  • Krashenínikov has erupted lava for the first time since 1463 and is sending ash columns up to six kilometers high
  • Lava flows from Kliuchevski have advanced three kilometers toward the Bogdánovich Glacier, triggering accelerated melting
  • The Russian Emergency Ministry has issued aviation ash advisories and tsunami alerts, although no significant damage has been reported in populated areas
  • Authorities continue to track aftershocks and have suspended volcano excursions to protect visitors from tremors and landslides