7.0 magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula triggers Shiveluch volcano eruption, sending ash cloud 1,500 km east-southeast.
7.0 magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula triggers Shiveluch volcano eruption, sending ash cloud 930 miles (1,500 km) east-southeast. Ash plume reaches 5 miles above sea level; no reported damage or injuries. Russian scientists warn of potential stronger 9.0 magnitude earthquake within 24 hours. US National Weather Service's Pacific Tsunami Warning Center initially warns of hazardous tsunami waves, but later cancels the threat.
August 17, 2024
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