Volcanic Eruption at Chiveluch Volcano in Kamchatka, Russia
An ash ejection up to an altitude of 4.5 km was recorded above the Chiveluch volcano in Kamchatka, Russia, the main department of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations for the region reported on Friday. "The height of the ash plume reaches 4,500 meters. It is spreading east towards the Kamchatka Strait. However, in the event of a change in wind direction, small amounts of volcanic ash fall are not excluded in the village of Ust-Kamchatsk and the village of Krutoberegovo. Currently, there are no ash falls in the region's localities," the department reported. Chiveluch is an active volcano in Kamchatka, consisting of the Stary Chiveluch volcano, an ancient caldera, and the active Molodoi Chiveluch volcano. Its age is estimated to be between 60,000 to 70,000 years. It is located approximately 50 km from the village of Klyuchi in the Ust-Kamchatka district and 450 km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Its eruptions pose a danger to low-flying aircraft. In April 2023, Chiveluch had ejected ash up to 20 km in altitude. The nearest localities suffered the consequences of the eruption, including heavy ash falls. A state of emergency was declared.
Key Points:
- Ash ejection up to 4.5 km altitude recorded above Chiveluch volcano
- Ash plume spreading east towards Kamchatka Strait
- Small amounts of volcanic ash fall possible in nearby villages
- No ash falls currently reported in regional localities
- Chiveluch volcano poses danger to low-flying aircraft due to eruptions
- Previous eruption in April 2023 caused heavy ash falls and state of emergency declaration
