Another Volcano Erupts, Triggering “Red Alert” in the Far East of Russia.
According to RT, the Shiveluch Volcano has erupted lava and ash in Kamchatka, located in the Far East of Russia. The eruption occurred on April 11 at local time, sending an ash column as high as 20 kilometers into the atmosphere. Authorities in Kamchatka are monitoring the lava flow, while residents of nearby towns have been advised to stay indoors and wear masks.
Satellite monitoring devices have confirmed ash reaching 20 kilometers in the atmosphere.
The eruptions started around 1 AM and peaked just before 6 AM, according to local volcanologists from the Russian Academy of Sciences. Hot ash clouds surged into the sky, followed by falling rocks and lava flows from the 2,500-meter tall volcano on the Pacific Ocean.
Satellite monitoring devices have confirmed ash reaching 20 kilometers in the atmosphere. Monitoring stations over 100 kilometers away also reported the phenomenon.
Danila Chebrov, the director of the Kamchatka branch of the Federal Geological Agency, stated: “Fortunately, the volcano did not begin to erupt during the tourist season when many travelers ignore warnings and venture into restricted areas.”
In Klyuchi, approximately 47 kilometers from Shiveluch, the sky turned black. Local schools have transitioned to remote learning.
As the lava flows down the volcano, it also melts snow on the slopes of Shiveluch, increasing the risk of landslides. A “red alert” for aviation has been declared on the peninsula following the Shiveluch eruption.
Shiveluch is one of the largest volcanoes in Kamchatka and is among the most active volcanoes on the planet.
