Eruption and Earthquake: Kamchatka's Fiery Awakening After 600 Years

The Krasheninnikov volcano in Russia's Kamchatka erupted for the first time in hundreds of years, following an 8.8-magnitude earthquake. Ash reached six kilometers into the sky, but no populated areas were affected. This marked the first confirmed eruption in 600 years, with subsequent volcanic activity expected to decrease.

A historic volcanic eruption unfolded on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Sunday, marking the first such event at the Krasheninnikov volcano in hundreds of years, scientists reported.

The volcano propelled ash six kilometers into the atmosphere, though no populated areas lay in its path, according to the Kronotsky Reserve. Images showed clouds of ash rising aggressively.

The eruption, concurrent with a 7.0-magnitude earthquake, led to a tsunami warning for three Kamchatka zones, later lifted by authorities. Despite the discrepancy in the volcano's last eruption date, activity seems to be subsiding after major seismic activity in the region days prior.

(With inputs from agencies.)