The Sheveluch volcano in far eastern Russia erupted in the early hours of Tuesday morning, spewing a cloud of ash over a large swath of the Kamchatka Peninsula, posing a hazard to flights, according to local authorities.

Edited by |Christian Megam

Russia section Cj news

12 April 2023

The instrument responsible for monitoring volcanic eruptions in this remote area issued a red flight symbol, indicating that the ash cloud had spread hundreds of kilometers north and southwest of Shiveluch.

"The eruption of the volcano continues. Ashes may erupt 15 kilometers above sea level at any time," he said, adding that "the ongoing activity may affect international flights and low-flying aircraft."

The state news agency Tass also broadcast a video from the ground showing a huge cloud of ash spreading over nearby forests and completely obscuring the volcano.

Kamchatka Governor Vladimir Solodov said in a video posted to Telegram that schools will remain closed until further notice and doctors will be sent to "visit every house and apartment," and local authorities have advised residents to stay at home.
According to the local branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Sheveluch ejected ash at an altitude of about 20,000 meters above sea level and is one of the largest volcanoes in Kamchatka. Russian media reports indicated that the volcanic cloud is still spreading.

A small population lives on Russia's easternmost Kamchatka Peninsula. According to the Smithsonian Institution's Global Volcanoes Program, fewer than 12,000 people live within 100 kilometers of Cheveluch

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