Raft of Fire: Russia's Klyuchevskoy Volcano Erupts
The Klyuchevskoy volcano in Russia's Kamchatka peninsula erupted following a strong earthquake. The United Geophysical Service reported glowing lava and explosions. Located near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Klyuchevskoy is among the world's tallest volcanoes. The quake affected buildings and injured some, but no fatalities were reported.
The Klyuchevskoy volcano, situated on Russia's Kamchatka peninsula, has erupted following a major 8.8-magnitude earthquake in the Pacific, a geological monitoring service reported on Sunday.
According to the United Geophysical Service of the Russian Academy of Sciences, burning hot lava is descending the volcano's western slope, with significant bright glows and explosive activity observed above its peak.
As one of the tallest volcanoes globally, located 450 kilometers from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Klyuchevskoy's eruption is a common natural phenomenon in the region. While the earthquake caused damage and injuries, authorities confirmed there were no fatalities.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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