Current Affairs - Environment - Discussion

The Klyuchevskoy volcano erupted in Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula shortly after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the region’s Pacific coast on July 30, 2025. Klyuchevskoy, the tallest active volcano in both Europe and Asia, is located in one of the world’s most seismically active zones—part of the Pacific Ring of Fire. The eruption followed a dramatic seismic event that triggered tsunami warnings as far as Japan, although no major damage or casualties were reported. The event underscores Kamchatka’s geological volatility, with over 300 volcanoes and frequent seismic activity shaping its rugged and remote landscape.