Eruption of Klyuchevskaya Volcano

Eruptions at the Klyuchevskaya Volcano are becoming increasingly violent, prompting officials to raise the volcanic alert to its highest level, reserved for major explosive eruptions. (The volcano's name has many alternate spellings, including Klyuchevsky; Kluichevsky and Kluichevskaya; and Kluichevskoi.)
Eruption of Klyuchevskaya Volcano
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Eruption of Klyuchevskaya Volcano

The rising sun bathes the eastern half of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula with light, casting long shadows in the west. The shadows highlight the plume of ash that continues to rise from the Klyuchevskaya Volcano. The largest and most active volcano on the peninsula, Klyuchevskaya has erupted regularly since its first recorded eruption in 1697. Its most recent activity began in mid-January 2005, and has not abated.

Published Mar 14, 2005

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Eruption of Klyuchevskaya Volcano
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Eruption of Klyuchevskaya Volcano

Published Mar 14, 2005

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Eruption of Klyuchevskaya Volcano
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Eruption of Klyuchevskaya Volcano
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Eruption of Klyuchevskaya Volcano
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Eruption of Klyuchevskaya Volcano

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