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Russia: Shiveluch Volcano Erupts, Spews Ash Column Over 32,000 Feet High

09/13/2011 Leave a comment Go to comments

“VLADIVOSTOK – A volcano has erupted on Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia’s Far East, with ash rising to an altitude of 10 km above sea level, RIA Novosti news agency reported Tuesday.

During the eruption, a crevice with a depth of about 30 meters was formed on top of the volcano. An earthquake that lasted seven minutes was also recorded, a representative from the Russian Academy of Sciences was quoted as saying.

The volcano’s 10-km ash column was the highest during the past month, breaking the record of 8200 meters.

Currently there is no danger for local communities near the Shiveluch volcano, though the ashes may spread to nearby villages, the representative said.” Read more.

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