The Shiveluch volcano on Kamchatka erupted, ejecting ash up to 12 km… (вулкан · шивелуч · пепел)
The Shiveluch volcano on Kamchatka erupted, ejecting ash up to 12 km above sea level, with satellite data confirming a plume reaching approximately 12,000 meters in height between 07:17 and 07:32 local time on July 18. The eruption triggered an ongoing explosive activity with potential for further ash emissions up to 12 km.
Consensus
- The Shiveluch volcano on Kamchatka experienced a volcanic eruption involving ash emission.
- Ash was ejected to a height of approximately 10,500–12,000 meters above sea level.
- The eruption occurred between 07:17 and 07:32 local time on July 18 (22:17–22:32 MSK on July 17).
- The aviation hazard code for the volcano was raised to the highest level, 'red'.
Points of divergence
- Scientists from the Kamchatka branch of the Institute of Earthquake Prediction and Geodynamics (FIU EGS RAN) reported the ash plume reached 12 km above sea level via a messaging app. — vesti
- The eruption occurred in the evening on Tuesday, with ash reaching up to 10.5 km and spreading 145 km east-southeast from the volcano; explosive activity continues and further eruptions up to 12 km are possible. — interfax
Coverage (3 sources)
- Kamchatka's Shiveluch volcano ejected ash plume up to 12 km — Вести
- Kamchatka's Shiveluch volcano erupted with a plume of ash reaching 7,000 meters — Вести
- Kamchatka volcano Shiveluch ejected ash to a height of 10.5 km — Интерфакс