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Kamchatka volcano may eject ash up to 12 kilometers high

Kamchatka volcano may eject ash up to 12 kilometers high


Jun 21, 2026

The most serious situation persists at the Shiveluch volcano, which currently has an orange aviation color code. This means that volcanic activity could pose a hazard to aircraft.

According to KVERT, the explosive-effusive eruption of Shiveluch continues. Ash emissions up to 12 kilometers above sea level are possible at any time. Aerosol and ash clouds may pose a danger to flights on international and local airlines.

Over the past week, Shiveluch has exhibited intense steam-and-gas activity, along with the growth of a new lava block in the northern part of the lava dome. On June 12, ash rose to 6 kilometers, and on June 17 — to 10 kilometers above sea level.

Satellite data show that a thermal anomaly was observed at the volcano every day of the week. On June 17–18, the ash cloud drifted 925 kilometers northeast of the volcano.

A yellow aviation code is in effect for the Bezymianny and Krasheninnikov volcanoes.

At Bezymianny, an effusive eruption continues. Aerosol clouds may pose a threat to local airlines. A thermal anomaly was also recorded at this volcano throughout the week.

At Krasheninnikov, an eruption continues with lava flows descending along its eastern slopes. The process is accompanied by steam-and-gas activity. The risk of ash emissions reaching up to 6 kilometers above sea level remains.

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