Two volcanoes on the peninsula have been issued an orange (warning) aviation hazard code, according to the Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT).
On the previous day, January 23, the Shiveluch volcano erupted ash to an altitude of 10 kilometers. It was initially assigned the red (highest) aviation code, which was later downgraded to orange. Shiveluch remains active, with the continued threat of ash plumes reaching up to 12 kilometers. Aerosol and ash clouds could endanger flights on both international and local air routes. Satellite data from KVERT indicates a thermal anomaly was observed at the volcano throughout the week. Meanwhile, the eruption of the Karymsky volcano continues. Ash emissions reaching up to 6 kilometers are possible at any time, with lava flows descending the eastern slopes. A distinct thermal anomaly was also observed here daily. Karymsky likewise remains under an orange aviation hazard code.
The photo (from volkstat.ru archive) shows the Shiveluch volcano.
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