Current Affairs - Environment - Discussion

The Krasheninnikov Volcano, located on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, erupted for the first time in approximately 600 years, making it a significant geological event. The eruption sent a towering ash plume 4 kilometres into the sky and prompted an orange aviation alert due to the risks volcanic ash poses to aircraft. The volcano, dormant since around 1463, suddenly reawakened, likely triggered by a recent 8.7 magnitude earthquake and its aftershocks in the region. The Kamchatka Peninsula, known for its high volcanic activity, is home to over 300 volcanoes, 29 of which are active, placing it within the Pacific Ring of Fire.