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Klyuchevskoy Volcano Erupts After 8.8-Magnitude Quake

7/30/2025

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The Klyuchevskoy volcano in Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula has erupted for the first time since 1952, following a staggering 8.8-magnitude earthquake. The eruption unleashed dramatic lava flows and towering ash plumes, triggering emergency alerts across the Pacific. As Eurasia's largest active volcano, Klyuchevskoy's fiery display underscores the region's volatile seismic nature.

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The Klyuchevskoy volcano in Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula has erupted for the first time since 1952, following a staggering 8.8-magnitude earthquake. The eruption unleashed dramatic lava flows and towering ash plumes, triggering emergency alerts across the Pacific. As Eurasia's largest active volcano, Klyuchevskoy's fiery display underscores the region's volatile seismic nature.