Moscow, Apr 11 (EFE).- A volcanic eruption on the Kamchatka peninsula in Russia’s Far East has sent a huge cloud into the sky, covering several nearby towns in the largest amount of volcanic ash in 60 years, a Russian volcanologist said Tuesday. “The previous ash fallout of such magnitude in Kliuchi – the nearest town …
The Shiveluch volcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula in the Russian Far East has increased its activity and is now in danger of erupting violently, the Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team said on Sunday.
"As growth of the lava dome continues, a strong fumaroles activity, an incandescence of the lava dome, explosions, and hot avalanches accompanies this process," the observatory said on its website.
"Ash explosions up to 10-15 kilometres (9.32 miles) . could occur at any time. Ongoing activity could affect international and low-flying aircraft."