For the first time in 600 years, Russia's Krasheninnikov Volcano in the Kamchatka Peninsula has erupted, shortly after a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck the region. Scientists believe the eruption may be linked to the seismic activity,

The Kamchatka branch of Russia’s ministry for emergency services said an ash plume was recorded rising up 5-6 kilometres following the volcano’s eruption, and drifted 75 kilometres eastward. View on e

Russia’s Krasheninnikov Volcano erupted for the first time in recorded history, sending ash 6 km high. No settlements are threatened. The eruption follows a recent major earthquake in Kamchatka.