<p>Russia was hit by a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake on July 30, and hours later, the Klyuchevskaya Sopka in the Kamchatka region erupted. Then, on August 3, another volcano that had been dormant for nearly 550 years also exploded. Experts had already warned that the biggest earthquake to strike Earth since 2011 could force volcanoes to spew out lava, even those that had been silent for years. The Krasheninnikov Volcano in Kamchatka released an ash plume up to six kilometres high overnight, causing panic in the nearby areas. Soon after, a 7.0 magnitude quake hit the Kuril Islands and triggered a tsunami warning. Experts had warned that the 8.8 magnitude tremors would not be the end, and aftershocks can be expected over the next few weeks. Krasheninnikov last exploded in the 15th century, the Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team said. The volcano was likely building up and had magma close to the surface. The jolt from the temblor pushed it over the edge, triggering the eruption. Russia's Kamchatka region lies in the Ring of Fire - a chain that runs for over 40,000 kilometres around the Pacific Ocean and consists of over 425 volcanoes, making up nearly 75 per cent of the world's active volcanoes and earthquake zones. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/russia-earthquake-klyuchevskaya-volcano-eruption-in-ring-of-fire-1753943210139"><strong>Two volcanic eruptions in Russia might not be the last. Several more in Ring of Fire will explode, experts warn</strong></a></p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/russia-earthquake-8-8-and-japan-tsunami-ryo-tatsuki-july-prediction-1753842991629"><strong>'Ryo Tatsuki was right': 8.7 earthquake in Russia sets social media abuzz with Japan's Baba Vanga's prophecy</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Krasheninnikov eruption is historic</strong></h2><p>The earthquake released huge amounts of energy that have supposedly shaken several underground pressure systems. The magma chambers under the active volcanoes have likely destabilised and could lead to more eruptions. We have already seen two of them exploding, both in the Kamchatka region, the area nearest to the epicentre of the July 30 earthquake. The Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT) has termed the Krasheninnikov eruption historic because its previous activity was recorded sometime between 1423 and 1503. &nbsp;When earthquakes happen, subduction, or the movement of a tectonic plate under a neighbouring plate, turns rock into magma, which then moves upwards and erupts from the volcanoes. This is why it is highly likely that the volcanic eruptions won't stop here. The majority of Earth's volcanoes are located in the Ring of Fire, and more of them are now at risk of blowing up.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-earthquake-tsunami-alert-in-hawaii-after-8-8-magnitude-quake-hits-russia-wion-1753986544764/embed</p><h2><strong>Which areas are at risk of volcanic eruptions?</strong></h2><p>The Ring of Fire runs from Russia, Japan, the western coast of the US and way south towards Antarctica. The frozen continent is home to Mount Erebus, the southernmost active volcano on Earth. This volcano might also feel the effects of the earthquake, and could explode, experts warn. However, this might not happen in days, weeks or months, but could take up to two years. Also, volcanoes that have been silent for years and have magma close to the surface because of the pressure that has been building have a higher chance of erupting.&nbsp;</p>

Volcano eruptions: The Ring of Fire is at risk of more volcanic eruptions after the massive earthquake that struck the Kamchatka region in Russia on July 30. The Ring of Fire runs for over 40,000 kilometres around the Pacific Ocean and consists of over 425 volcanoes.

Russia was hit by a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake on July 30, and hours later, the Klyuchevskaya Sopka in the Kamchatka region erupted. Then, on August 3, another volcano that had been dormant for nearly 550 years also exploded. Experts had already warned that the biggest earthquake to strike Earth since 2011 could force volcanoes to spew out lava, even those that had been silent for years. The Krasheninnikov Volcano in Kamchatka released an ash plume up to six kilometres high overnight, causing panic in the nearby areas. Soon after, a 7.0 magnitude quake hit the Kuril Islands and triggered a tsunami warning. Experts had warned that the 8.8 magnitude tremors would not be the end, and aftershocks can be expected over the next few weeks. Krasheninnikov last exploded in the 15th century, the Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team said. The volcano was likely building up and had magma close to the surface. The jolt from the temblor pushed it over the edge, triggering the eruption. Russia's Kamchatka region lies in the Ring of Fire - a chain that runs for over 40,000 kilometres around the Pacific Ocean and consists of over 425 volcanoes, making up nearly 75 per cent of the world's active volcanoes and earthquake zones. Also Read: Two volcanic eruptions in Russia might not be the last. Several more in Ring of Fire will explode, experts warn Also Read: 'Ryo Tatsuki was right': 8.7 earthquake in Russia sets social media abuzz with Japan's Baba Vanga's prophecy Krasheninnikov eruption is historic The earthquake released huge amounts of energy that have supposedly shaken several underground pressure systems. The magma chambers under the active volcanoes have likely destabilised and could lead to more eruptions. We have already seen two of them exploding, both in the Kamchatka region, the area nearest to the epicentre of the July 30 earthquake. The Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT) has termed the Krasheninnikov eruption historic because its previous activity was recorded sometime between 1423 and 1503. When earthquakes happen, subduction, or the movement of a tectonic plate under a neighbouring plate, turns rock into magma, which then moves upwards and erupts from the volcanoes. This is why it is highly likely that the volcanic eruptions won't stop here. The majority of Earth's volcanoes are located in the Ring of Fire, and more of them are now at risk of blowing up. https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-earthquake-tsunami-alert-in-hawaii-after-8-8-magnitude-quake-hits-russia-wion-1753986544764/embed Which areas are at risk of volcanic eruptions? The Ring of Fire runs from Russia, Japan, the western coast of the US and way south towards Antarctica. The frozen continent is home to Mount Erebus, the southernmost active volcano on Earth. This volcano might also feel the effects of the earthquake, and could explode, experts warn. However, this might not happen in days, weeks or months, but could take up to two years. Also, volcanoes that have been silent for years and have magma close to the surface because of the pressure that has been building have a higher chance of erupting.

<p>Volcano eruptions: The Ring of Fire is at risk of more volcanic eruptions after the massive earthquake that struck the Kamchatka region in Russia on July 30. The Ring of Fire runs for over 40,000 kilometres around the Pacific Ocean and consists of over 425 volcanoes.</p>

425 volcanoes, two years: Ring of Fire can become a blazing string of lava very soon

<p>Russia's Krasheninnikov volcano, which has remained dormant for over 450 years, has now erupted, said the nation's emergency authority on Sunday (Aug 3). This surprise volcanic eruption comes days after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake – the strongest quake on record – hit the region. The volcano in Russia's eastern Kamchatka region spewed a towering plume of ash, as shown in pictures released by Russian state media. As per the Smithsonian Institution's Global Volcanism Program, the volcano last erupted in 1550.</p><h2><strong>Ash plume spreading</strong></h2><p>As per a Telegram post by the Kamchatka Ministry of Emergency Situations, the plume of ash spewing from the volcano is estimated to have reached the whopping altitude of 6,000 metres (19,700 feet). "The plume is spreading eastward from the volcano toward the Pacific Ocean. There are no populated areas along its path, and no ashfall has been recorded in inhabited localities," said the ministry in its post.</p><p>For now, the volcano has been assigned an "orange" aviation hazard code, said the ministry. This means that the flights in the area may be disrupted because of Krasheninnikov volcano.</p><p>The Krasheninnikov volcano eruption follows another volcanic eruption on Wednesday. The Klyuchevskoy volcano, which happens to be the most active volcano in Europe and Asia. As per the AFP, eruptions of Klyuchevskoy re very common. According to the&nbsp;Global Volcanism Program, in the last 25 years – since 2000 – at least 18 eruptions have been recorded.</p><h2><strong>Russia's mega earthquake</strong></h2><p>The two eruptions come after Russia on Wednesday (Jul 30) was rocked by a mega quake measuring 8.8 magnitude on the Richter scale. The earthquake, which left people shaken and triggered tsunami warnings in the nation, along with Japan and the United States. The epicentre of this strong quake, as per the United States Geological Survey (USGS) was located 133 km southeast of Petropavlovsk‑Kamchatsky in Russia, at a depth of 74 km. The mega-quake, as per the regional seismic monitoring service, was the region's strongest since 1952. It warned that aftershocks of up to 7.5 magnitude were possible. "The strongest earthquake since 1952 has just occurred in the Kamchatka seismic zone ...&nbsp;Given the scale of the event, strong aftershocks with a magnitude of up to 7.5 should be expected," Kamchatka's geophysical service said on Telegram.<br>&nbsp;</p>

The volcano in Russia's eastern Kamchatka region spewed a towering plume of ash, as shown in pictures released by Russian state media. As per the Smithsonian Institution's Global Volcanism Program, the volcano last erupted in 1550.

Russia's Krasheninnikov volcano, which has remained dormant for over 450 years, has now erupted, said the nation's emergency authority on Sunday (Aug 3). This surprise volcanic eruption comes days after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake – the strongest quake on record – hit the region. The volcano in Russia's eastern Kamchatka region spewed a towering plume of ash, as shown in pictures released by Russian state media. As per the Smithsonian Institution's Global Volcanism Program, the volcano last erupted in 1550. Ash plume spreading As per a Telegram post by the Kamchatka Ministry of Emergency Situations, the plume of ash spewing from the volcano is estimated to have reached the whopping altitude of 6,000 metres (19,700 feet). "The plume is spreading eastward from the volcano toward the Pacific Ocean. There are no populated areas along its path, and no ashfall has been recorded in inhabited localities," said the ministry in its post. For now, the volcano has been assigned an "orange" aviation hazard code, said the ministry. This means that the flights in the area may be disrupted because of Krasheninnikov volcano. The Krasheninnikov volcano eruption follows another volcanic eruption on Wednesday. The Klyuchevskoy volcano, which happens to be the most active volcano in Europe and Asia. As per the AFP, eruptions of Klyuchevskoy re very common. According to the Global Volcanism Program, in the last 25 years – since 2000 – at least 18 eruptions have been recorded. Russia's mega earthquake The two eruptions come after Russia on Wednesday (Jul 30) was rocked by a mega quake measuring 8.8 magnitude on the Richter scale. The earthquake, which left people shaken and triggered tsunami warnings in the nation, along with Japan and the United States. The epicentre of this strong quake, as per the United States Geological Survey (USGS) was located 133 km southeast of Petropavlovsk‑Kamchatsky in Russia, at a depth of 74 km. The mega-quake, as per the regional seismic monitoring service, was the region's strongest since 1952. It warned that aftershocks of up to 7.5 magnitude were possible. "The strongest earthquake since 1952 has just occurred in the Kamchatka seismic zone ... Given the scale of the event, strong aftershocks with a magnitude of up to 7.5 should be expected," Kamchatka's geophysical service said on Telegram.

<p>The volcano in Russia's eastern Kamchatka region spewed a towering plume of ash, as shown in pictures released by Russian state media. As per the Smithsonian Institution's Global Volcanism Program, the volcano last erupted in 1550.</p>

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425 volcanoes, two years: Ring of Fire can become a blazing string of lava very soon

Russia’s Krasheninnikov volcano erupts for first time since 1550 after 8.8 quake