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The Krasheninnikov volcano in Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula erupted overnight into Sunday, sending ash 6 kilometers into the sky. The eruption was accompanied by a 7.0-magnitude earthquake.
According to the Smithsonian Institution's Global Volcanism Program, the last eruption of Krasheninnikov was not in 600 years ago as previously claimed, but in 1550, which is different from the 600-year claim. This is, however, the first historically confirmed eruption of the Krasheninnikov volcano in 600 years.
The Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team reported that the volcano's activity is decreasing but moderate explosive activity could continue. No populated areas are along the ash plume's path, and no ashfall has been recorded in inhabited localities.
The eruption prompted a tsunami warning for three areas of Kamchatka. The tsunami warning was later lifted by Russia's Ministry for Emergency Services. The ash plume is spreading eastward from the volcano toward the Pacific Ocean.
The discrepancy between the two eruption dates arises because the statement "first eruption in 600 years" refers to the first recorded eruption in recent history at Krasheninnikov volcano, while the Smithsonian Institution’s Global Volcanism Program lists its last confirmed eruption as occurring 475 years ago in 1550.
Images show dense clouds of ash rising above the Krasheninnikov volcano. The Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team's statement was made late on Sunday.
The eruption was preceded by a huge earthquake of magnitude 8.8, causing small tsunami waves in Japan and Alaska. Tsunami warnings were issued for Hawaii, North and Central America, and Pacific islands south toward New Zealand.
The Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team has advised that people should avoid the area and monitor the situation closely. The reason for the discrepancy between the two eruption dates is not clear.
- The eruption of the Krasheninnikov volcano, while creating a spectacle in the realm of general-news and environmental-science, has also sparked concern in the field of politics as it led to tsunami warnings being issued across various regions.
- In the realm of crime-and-justice, authorities have warned against venturing near the Krasheninnikov volcano due to the ongoing moderate explosive activity, as shown by the images of the ash plume.
- As the ash plume from the Krasheninnikov volcano extends toward the Pacific Ocean, weather forecasters are keeping a close eye on its impact, not only on the local climate but also on the broader weather patterns in the general-news arena.
