The Krasheninnikov volcano on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula erupted on August 3, 2025, marking its first eruption after approximately 600 years. According to Russian and scientific reports, the previous significant eruption of Krasheninnikov was recorded around the year 1463, with a margin of error of approximately ±40 years. The recent volcanic activity represents a significant geological event, as the Kamchatka region is known for intense volcanic activity and frequent seismicity, making this phenomenon particularly studied by scientists worldwide.
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Russia: Krasheninnikov volcano erupts after nearly 600 years – tsunami alert issued for the region (Photos&Videos)
Specifically, the eruption of the Krasheninnikov volcano on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula is producing ash clouds 5-6 kilometers high, moving toward the Pacific Ocean without affecting any populated areas in their path. It has been categorized with an orange aviation hazard code, as the ash may affect flights in the region. The volcano reaches a height of approximately 1,856 meters.<
🌋🇷🇺 ¡Erupción histórica!
Tras más de 460 años, el volcán Krasheninnikov, en Kamchatka, Rusia, entra en erupción lanzando una nube de ceniza de hasta 6 km de altura
La zona es la misma en donde se registró un potente terremoto de 8,8 grados
📸 RRSS#diariocambio #Puebla pic.twitter.com/Prcr5sUSDn
— Diario Cambio (@Diario_Cambio) August 3, 2025
Tsunami warning as Russian volcano erupts after 450 years
Krasheninnikov emits vast ash plume days after one of strongest earthquakes ever recorded pic.twitter.com/FPgVP6kxW0
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) August 3, 2025
WATCH: Incredible footage of the FIRST RECORDED ERUPTION of Krasheninnikov volcano in Kamchatka, Russia.
It wouldn’t be a surprise to me if it was triggered by the megathrust M8.8 earthquake a few days ago.
Krasheninnikov volcano began its FIRST RECORDED eruption at 16:50 UTC… pic.twitter.com/FpUKRo9dLG
— Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) August 3, 2025
Krasheninnikov volcano which was dormant for 460 years erupts with ash rising to 6 KMs two days after the nearby Klyuchevskoy volcano began to erupt and 6 days after the Avacha Tsunami. https://t.co/8Cfkjx2R48
https://t.co/erP25Y7O6z https://t.co/ZfekEGpQ2p pic.twitter.com/D4dYhJ2n32— Posted.News (@posted_news) August 3, 2025
Tsunami warnings issued
Scientists believe the eruption resulted from the recent major 8.8 magnitude earthquake that occurred on July 30, 2025, off Kamchatka, which caused tsunami waves up to 3-4 meters on Russian coasts and evacuations across Asia and the Pacific. Tsunami warnings were issued for the USA (Hawaii, Alaska), Japan, Chile, and other coastal states, and were subsequently downgraded to advisories.
Activity in another volcano
Meanwhile, the active Klyuchevskaya Sopka volcano, also in Kamchatka, showed activity around July 30. Russian authorities issued evacuation guidelines for the area, while scientific monitoring of the phenomenon continues.
