Eruption at Chikurachki volcano, Aviation Color Code raised to Orange, Russia
A strong eruption took place at Chikurachki volcano, Russia at around 20:00 UTC on June 23, 2022, forcing KVERT to raise the Aviation Color Code from Green to Orange.
Eruption at Sheveluch volcano, ash column up to 8 km (27 000 feet) a.s.l., Russia
A notable eruption took place at Sheveluch volcano, Russia at 20:52 UTC on June 19, 2022, ejecting ash up to 8.2 km (27 000 feet) above sea level, according to the Tokyo VAAC. The Aviation Color Code remains at Orange (2/4).
High-level eruption at Bezymianny volcano, ash to 15 km (50 000 feet) a.s.l., Russia
Extrusive-effusive eruption at Bezymianny volcano, Kamchatka, Russia intensified on May 28, 2022, with intense paroxysmal episode and pyroclastic flows. As a result, KVERT raised the Aviation Color Code to Red at 07:26 UTC. Bezymianny was considered extinct before it started erupting in 1955 (VEI 5).
Eruption at Bezymianny volcano, Aviation Color Code raised to Orange, Russia
A new eruption took place at Bezymianny volcano in Russia at 20:34 UTC on May 23, 2022. According to the Tokyo VAAC, ash is rising up to 5.2 km (17 000 feet) above sea level, drifting NW.
Eruption at Karymsky volcano ejects ash up to 8 km (26 250 feet) a.s.l., Russia
Explosive eruption at Russia’s Karymsky volcano continued on May 19, 2022, with two ash columns reaching a height of 8 km (26 250 feet) and 6.7 km (21 980 feet) above sea level. The Aviation Color Code remains Orange.
Explosive activity at Karymsky volcano, ash to 10 km (33 000 feet) a.s.l., Russia
Explosive activity at Karymsky volcano, Kamchatka, Russia intensified on April 28, 2022, with ash emissions rising up to 10 km (33 000 feet) above sea level.
Explosive eruption at Bezymianny volcano, Kamchatka, Russia
Volcanic activity at Bezymianny volcano increased on March 14, 2022, with new viscous lava flowing out of the dome. This activity was accompanied by small pyroclastic flows, rising dense ash plumes up to 4.5 km (14 750 feet) a.s.l. According to the Tokyo VAAC and…
Powerful explosive event at Karymsky volcano, ash up to 10.5 km (34 500 feet) a.s.l., Russia
A powerful explosive event started at the Russian Karymsky volcano, Kamchatka at 07:30 UTC on November 3, 2021, ejecting ash up 9.5 km (31 200 feet) and then up to 10.5 km (34 500 feet) above sea level. The Aviation Color Code remains at Orange. Satellite data…
Lava dome at Sheveluch volcano continues to grow, Russia
While activity at the Russian Sheveluch volcano sharply dropped at the beginning of September 2021, its lava dome continues growing, accompanied by strong fumarolic activity, incandescence of the lava dome, and hot avalanches. Satellite data still shows a bright…
Close-up view of new cinder cone at Klyuchevskoy volcano, Russia
A moderate explosive-effusive flank eruption and gas-steam activity continue at Klyuchevskoy volcano, Kamchatka, Russia. KVERT warns the danger of ash explosions up to 4 – 5 km (13 120 – 16 400 feet) a.s.l. from the flank crater and the lava flow front (phreatic…
