Kamchatka’s Krasheninnikov Volcano erupts after major earthquake

After an 8.8-magnitude quake, Kamchatka’s Krasheninnikov volcano erupted for the first time in centuries, sending ash 6 km into the sky. The plume drifted east over the Pacific, posing no threat to populated areas and briefly triggering a tsunami warning. Scientists noted this is the first confirmed eruption in 475–600 years, with historical records diverging on the exact date. Authorities reported activity waning overnight but cautioned that moderate explosive bursts could continue.

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