Twin Geological Events Rock Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula

Twin geological phenomena have struck Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, with a 7.0 magnitude earthquake rattling the Kuril Islands and causing potential tsunami threats in nearby areas. Despite reassurances from the Pacific Tsunami Warning System, local authorities advised residents to avoid shorelines.

Coinciding with the quake, the Krasheninnikov Volcano erupted for the first time in six centuries, sending ash plumes as high as 6,000 meters into the sky. Although the ash is drifting towards the Pacific Ocean, it poses no immediate danger to populated areas, according to emergency services.

Experts suggest that these events may be interconnected with a previous significant earthquake that had triggered warnings across the Pacific. The continuous volcanic activity and aftershocks indicate that the region is experiencing pronounced geological unrest.

(With inputs from agencies.)