The dormant Krasheninnikov Volcano located on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula has erupted after a staggering 600 years. This explosion occurred on August 3, following a devastating earthquake of magnitude 8.8 in the area on July 30. This is the second volcanic explosion within just 5 days after the earthquake. Previously, there was an explosion in the Klyuchevskoy Volcano as well.
The height of the Krasheninnikov volcano is approximately 6,000 feet (1,800 meters). During the eruption, a jumbo cloud of ash rose to nearly 6 kilometers high, according to information provided by Russia's emergency ministry on Telegram. Fortunately, the explosion did not pose any threat to populated areas.
On the same day, another earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 occurred in the Kamchatka region. It happened at 6:37 AM in the Kuril Islands. Initially, a tsunami warning was issued after the earthquake, but it was later canceled.
Scientists suspect that the explosion is a result of the major earthquake that occurred on July 30. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), such major earthquakes can increase the likelihood of an eruption if a volcano is already in a state ready for explosion.
This explosion of Krasheninnikov occurred after approximately 600 years. According to the Smithsonian Institution, its last known eruption was in 1550. Currently, scientists are conducting an in-depth study of developments in this area.