(The Hill) – Shiveluch Volcano Eruption Triggered by Strong Earthquake
A volcano erupted in Russia following a powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck off the eastern coast of the country. According to state-run media, the eruption occurred at the Shiveluch volcano in the Kamchatka region.
The Russian news agency TASS reported that the Shiveluch volcano began erupting on Saturday. This volcano is located approximately 280 miles from the coastal city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, which has a population of around 180,000.
Scientists informed TASS that the eruption has produced an ash column rising up to 8 kilometers, or about five miles, above sea level. Additionally, there has been a significant release of lava from the volcano.
Despite the eruption, TASS reported that the daily lives of local residents have not been significantly affected. However, ashfall might be experienced in nearby areas.
The earthquake that triggered the eruption struck approximately 63 miles east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and occurred 18 miles beneath the surface, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The U.S. National Weather Service’s Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu initially issued a warning for possible tsunami waves affecting coasts within 300 miles of the earthquake’s epicenter. This warning was later lifted.