Earthquake in Russia: Shiveluch Volcano Erupts After Quake of Magnitude 7.0 Hits Kamchatka, Dramatic Pictures Surface

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake early on Sunday, August 18, triggered a powerful eruption of the Shiveluch volcano in Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. The eruption sent a massive column of smoke and ash into the air, with images revealing ash emissions and lava flows. Lightning discharges were also visible, adding to the dramatic scene. Tremors from the quake were felt along the coast, including in the region’s capital, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, according to the United States Geological Survey. The peninsula is home to more than two dozen active volcanoes. Earthquake in Russia: Powerful 7.0 Magnitude Quake Hits off Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Though No Early Reports of Damage.

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Shiveluch Volcano Erupts After Earthquake 

Kamchatka Earthquake Triggers Shiveluch Eruption

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