Vladivostok
The Shiveluch volcano on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula has erupted three times in the past 24 hours, with scientists issuing a warning about the increased danger posed by the volcano. Local media reported on Friday.
One of the eruptions was particularly powerful, sending an ash plume up to 11 km into the atmosphere. This eruption occurred near a new lava dome, forming alongside the older Karan dome, and generated a pyroclastic flow—a mix of hot gases, rocks, and ash—that traveled 11 km down the volcano’s slope, according to the Institute of Volcanology.
The Kamchatka branch of the Russian Geophysical Service noted that Shiveluch’s eruptions are typically preceded by seismic signals, but recent eruptions and the creation of a new eruption center suggest changes in the volcano’s behavior. Prior to these eruptions, seismic activity had been relatively low, with only minor thermal anomalies and steam-gas emissions. However, the current pattern is more volatile and poses increased risks, making the volcano more dangerous than before.
Experts continue to monitor the volcano closely as concerns grow over the potential for further eruptions.
