Alert: Most active and biggest volcano in Russia could erupt at any time; report
Ash explosions up to 10-15 km (9.32 mi) could happen at any time. International and low-flying aircraft may be impacted by ongoing action, it was added.
The Kamchatka volcanic eruption response team issued a warning that a big explosion might happen at any time as they noted extremely high activity at the Shiveluch volcano in Russia. The Shiveluch volcano is one of the biggest in the far east and the most active volcano in Russia. The observatory claims that on Saturday it observed a volcanic ash plume reaching up to a height of about 13000 feet.
The observatory reported that the lava dome's expansion is continuing, along with severe fumarole activity, incandescence of the lava dome, explosions, and hot avalanches.
Ash explosions up to 10-15 km (9.32 mi) could happen at any time. International and low-flying aircraft may be impacted by ongoing action, it was added.
The Shiveluch Volcano in Kamchatka (remember your Risk boards, kids) is apparently brewing for an eruption. Scientists are advising people to stay at least 10 miles away. The photos are awesome. https://t.co/ShlFcxziPy pic.twitter.com/IvYvug8JJ3
— Kevin Rothrock (@KevinRothrock) November 20, 2022
According to the observatory, the dome of the volcano has heated up significantly and glows at night. Russian state media outlet RIA confirmed this. Pyroclastic flows drop as hot avalanches with temperatures of 1000 degrees Celsius (1,832 degrees Fahrenheit) slide down the hillsides. @
It stated that "this state of the dome is typically observed prior to a strong paroxysmal eruption."
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