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Iheartradio alexa10/7/2023 The Kamchatka Peninsula, which extends into the Pacific Ocean about 6600km east of Moscow, is one of the world’s most concentrated areas of geothermal activity, with about 30 active volcanoes. Shiveluch has two parts, the 3283m Old Shiveluch, and the smaller, highly active Young Shiveluch. Shiveluch, one of Russia's most active volcanoes, erupted Tuesday, spewing clouds of ash 20 kilometres into the sky and covering broad areas with ash. Kamchatka Governor Vladimir Solodov said there was no need for mass evacuation, but added that some residents who have health issues could be temporarily evacuated. Residents posted videos showing the ash cloud plunging the area into darkness. The village of Klyuchi, about 50km from the volcano, was covered by an 8cm layer of dust. Scientists described the fallout as the biggest in nearly 60 years. Photo / APĪsh fell on 108,000sq km of territory, according to the regional branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences Geophysical Survey. Volcanic ash is covering the ground in Ust-Kamchatsky district after the Shiveluch volcano erupted. Two villages had their power supplies cut for a few hours until emergency crews restored them. Local authorities shut schools in several affected communities and advised residents to stay indoors. Officials closed the skies over the area to aircraft. Gorgeous video of the ash cloud to remind us of the beauty and the force of nature □ /eQ6TNgfLR1- Russia □□ April 10, 2023 ![]() □ The mighty #Shiveluch volcano in Russia's Kamchatka has gone full eruption mode - volcanic ash emissions has reached 20km, right into the stratosphere.
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