Shiveluch Volcano Erupts Amid Powerful Earthquake, Sends Ash Plumes 5 Km High

One of Russia's most active volcanoes, Shiveluch, erupted, spewing ash 5 kilometers into the sky after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off Kamchatka's east coast. The eruption briefly triggered a 'code red' warning for aircraft. No commercial flights were disrupted, but scientists warn of an even stronger quake soon.

One of Russia's most active volcanoes, Shiveluch, erupted, propelling vast plumes of ash 5 kilometers into the sky over Kamchatka Peninsula. This event followed a powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck off Kamchatka's east coast early Sunday, according to the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Volcanologists have cautioned that another, potentially more devastating earthquake is imminent. The Institute of Volcanology and Seismology released a video, capturing ash clouds from Shiveluch stretching 490 kilometers east and southeast.

Additionally, Ebeko volcano on the Kuril Islands erupted, sending ash 2.5 kilometers high. Although a 'code red' warning for aircraft was temporarily prompted, no commercial flights were disrupted, nor was there any damage to aviation infrastructure. Russian scientists indicated that the initial tremors could foreshadow a stronger earthquake within the next 24 hours.

(With inputs from agencies.)