One of the most active volcanoes in Russia’s remote Kamchatka Peninsula, Shiveluch, staged a dramatic display on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, sending a massive ash plume nearly 9,000 meters (29,500 feet) into the sky. The eruption triggered an orange aviation alert, the second-highest warning level, as the drifting ash cloud posed a potential hazard to aircraft in the region. Local scientists from the Russian Academy of Sciences released footage of the towering plume, noting that Shiveluch, a 60,000-year-old stratovolcan, remains in a period of high activity following several significant explosive events over the last few years. While the eruption created a striking visual spectacle, no immediate threat was reported to nearby residential areas, though residents were advised to stay alert for potential ashfall. Volcano Erupts in Russia: Krasheninnikov Volcano in Kamchatka Spews Ash 3 to 4 km High Into Sky After Erupting for 1st Time in 600 Years (See Pics and Videos).

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