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Russia’s Klyuchevskoy volcano, one of the tallest and most active in Eurasia, erupted on July 30 shortly after a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck the Pacific region. The eruption, confirmed by Russia’s Geological Survey and the Russian Academy of Sciences’ United Geophysical Service, triggered widespread alerts and sparked concern across the Pacific basin.

In a statement shared via Telegram, officials said, “The Klyuchevskoy is erupting right now. Red-hot lava is observed flowing down the western slope. There is a powerful glow above the volcano and explosions.” The eruption followed a massive undersea quake that rocked the Kamchatka Peninsula, damaging buildings and injuring several residents in the region. Fortunately, no fatalities have been reported so far.

Eruption Caught On Camera

Time-lapse footage from the Kamchatka branch of the Federal Research Centre of Geophysical Surveys captured the eruption in stunning detail. The volcano, located about 450 km north of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, lit up the sky with incandescent lava flows and ash plumes.


The Russian Academy of Sciences confirmed: “A descent of burning hot lava is observed on the western slope. Powerful glow above the volcano, explosions.”

The undersea earthquake also triggered tsunami warnings across Russia’s Pacific coastline, as well as in neighbouring countries including Japan and the US Although some of these alerts have since been lifted, authorities remain vigilant for aftershocks and further geological activity.

Kamchatka’s Volcanic Hotspot

Klyuchevskoy is one of nearly 300 volcanoes located on the Kamchatka Peninsula, a region often referred to as the “land of fire and ice.” According to NASA’s Earth Observatory, 29 of these volcanoes are considered active, making Kamchatka one of the most volcanically active zones on Earth.

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Positioned within the Pacific Ring of Fire, the peninsula frequently experiences strong seismic and volcanic events due to tectonic plate movements beneath the Earth’s crust. Videos of the eruption quickly went viral on social media, showing the dramatic lava flows and glowing skyline. Scientists and emergency agencies continue to monitor the volcano closely, warning that further eruptions or aftershocks could still occur.