High-level eruption at Bezymianny volcano, ash to 15 km (50 000 feet) a.s.l., Russia

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).

Explosive eruption at Bezymianny volcano, Kamchatka, Russia

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…

Energy prices skyrocket after Russia attacks Ukraine

Energy prices skyrocket after Russia attacks Ukraine

Gas and oil prices in Europe skyrocketed after Russia attacked Ukraine early Thursday morning, February 24, 2022. Meanwhile, stock markets around the world tumbled amid rising concerns while Euro plunged to its lowest level against the dollar since June 2020 and hit…

Shugo mud volcano erupts, area closed for safety reasons, Russia

Shugo mud volcano erupts, area closed for safety reasons, Russia

Shugo mud volcano near the village of Varenikovskaya in Russia's Krasnodar Krai began erupting this week, forcing authorities to close it for tourists for safety reasons. According to local residents, active volcanic activity began a couple of days ago, with…