Volcano erupts after powerful earthquake in Russia's Far East and scientists warn of a stronger one

One of Russia’s most active volcanoes has erupted, spewing plumes of ash 3 miles into the sky over the far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula and briefly triggering a “code red” warning for aircraft. The Shiveluch volcano began sputtering shortly after a powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off Kamchatka’s east coast early Sunday. Russian volcanologists warned that another, even more potent earthquake may be on the way. The Institute of Volcanology and Seismology released a video showing the ash cloud over Shiveluch. It stretched over 300 miles east and southeast of the volcano. There was no major damage reported.


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