Krashenninikov Volcano Erupts in Russia for First Time in 600 Years

Russia’s Krashenninikov volcano erupted after six centuries of dormancy, sending a huge ash cloud skyward, with experts linking the event to last week’s powerful earthquake in eastern Russia.

The long-dormant Krashenninikov volcano in Russia has erupted for the first time in nearly 600 years, Russian media reported on Sunday, August 3.

Experts believe the eruption may be connected to the powerful earthquake that struck eastern Russia last week, which also triggered tsunami warnings across parts of the Pacific.