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OtherShiveluch volcano in Kamchatka spews ash up to 5.5 km high

Russia’s Emergencies Ministry says Kamchatka’s Shiveluch volcano sent an ash plume as high as 5,500 meters eastward, prompting an orange aviation hazard code. Volcanologist Yury Demyanchuk said the emissions were most likely linked to the growth of a new dome, with ash potentially reaching nearby settlements if winds shift.

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TTASS★★☆☆☆2026-09-18 02:32Original

Shiveluch volcano in Kamchatka spews ash up to 5.5 km high
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