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Volcano in Russia’s Far East erupts for first time in centuries

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A volcano on Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula erupted overnight into Sunday for what scientists said is the first time in hundreds of years.

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WDIO Duluth
A volcano in Russia’s Far East erupts for the first time in centuries (opens WDIO Duluth)
Published Aug 2, 2025
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A volcano on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula has erupted for the first time in hundreds of years. The Krasheninnikov volcano sent ash six kilometers into the sky, according to the Kronotsky Reserve, where the volcano is located. The eruption was accompanied by a 7.
KRDO
Huge earthquake may have triggered volcano’s first eruption in 600 years, Russian team says (opens KRDO)
Published Aug 2, 2025
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Story by Reuters (CNN) — The overnight eruption of the Krasheninnikov Volcano in Kamchatka, its first in 600 years, may be connected to the huge
12News Now Beaumont
Russia's Krasheninnikov volcano erupts for first time in hundreds of years (opens 12News Now Beaumont)
Published Aug 2, 2025
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The eruption occurred after a huge earthquake struck Russia’s Far East Wednesday, an 8.8-magnitude temblor that caused small tsunami waves in Japan and Alaska.
KEYT Santa Barbara
Huge earthquake may have triggered volcano’s first eruption in 600 years, Russian team says | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)
Published Aug 2, 2025
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Story by Reuters (CNN) — The overnight eruption of the Krasheninnikov Volcano in Kamchatka, its first in 600 years, may be connected to the huge
ABC 11 Raleigh
Volcano in Russia's Far East erupts for first time in centuries, days after 8.8-magnitude earthquake (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)
Published Aug 2, 2025
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A volcano on Russia's far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula erupted days after a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake.
Newsweek
Russian volcano erupts for the first time in 600 years (opens Newsweek)
Published Aug 2, 2025
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Russia's Krasheninnikov volcano began erupting overnight, days after a powerful earthquake in the region.
Fox News
Russian volcano erupts for first time in centuries after massive earthquake strikes Kamchatka Peninsula (opens Fox News)
Published Aug 2, 2025
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Krasheninnikov volcano on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula erupts for first time in 600 years, sending ash 3.7 miles high following massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake.
UPI
Long dormant Russian volcano erupts, spews ash 4 miles high (opens UPI)
Published Aug 2, 2025
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An eastern Russian volcano has erupted for the first time in more than 500 years, which may have been related to an 8.8 magnitude earthquake last week, experts said.
PBS NewsHour
Krasheninnikov volcano in Russia’s Far East erupts for first time in centuries (opens PBS NewsHour)
Published Aug 2, 2025
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A volcano on Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula erupted overnight into Sunday for what scientists said is the first time in hundreds of years, days after a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake.
The Oregonian
Russian volcano erupts for the first time in centuries, far from population centers (opens The Oregonian)
Published Aug 2, 2025
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A volcano on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula has erupted for the first time in hundreds of years.
CBS News
Volcano in Russia erupts for the first time in centuries (opens CBS News)
Published Aug 2, 2025
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The Krasheninnikov volcano sent ash more than 3.7 miles into the sky, according to staff at the Kronotsky Reserve, where the volcano is located.
Wyoming Public Media
Russian volcano erupts days after monster quake shakes region (opens Wyoming Public Media)
Published Aug 2, 2025
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The volcano may have been primed to erupt before the magnitude 8.8 quake pushed it over the edge.
NBC10 Philadelphia
Volcano in Russia’s Far East erupts for first time in centuries (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)
Published Aug 3, 2025
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A volcano on Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula erupted overnight into Sunday for what scientists said is the first time in hundreds of years.
Time
What to Know About Russia’s ‘Historic’ Volcano Eruption (opens Time)
Published Aug 3, 2025
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The Krasheninnikov volcano’s first eruption in centuries is believed to have been triggered in part by the massive earthquake a few earlier.
Live Science
Dormant volcano erupts in Russia for first time in around 500 years, days after magnitude 8.8 megaquake (opens Live Science)
Published Aug 3, 2025
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Krasheninnikov volcano has erupted on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. This is the second volcano to erupt in the region following the magnitude 8.8 megaquake on July 30.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Russia’s dormant volcano erupts for the first time in 600 years | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Published Aug 3, 2025
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description
Russia’s Ministry for Emergency Services lifted a tsunami warning for the Kamchatka Peninsula on Sunday after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit the nearby Kuril Islands.
Scientific American
Russian Volcano Erupts Days after Nearby Magnitude 8.8 Earthquake. Here’s What We Know (opens Scientific American)
Published Aug 3, 2025
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The Krasheninnikov volcano, located less than 150 miles away from the epicenter of Russia’s July 29 earthquake, began erupting on August 3

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