Volcanic eruption column of high ash 11km

A volcano in the Far East of Russia erupted violently, rising up the smoke columns higher than 11km, raising the danger warning level for aviation operations.

>>>Volcanic pillar of ash dust 10km high

The local volcanic research agency said the layers of ash from the Shiveluch volcano rose from 5-11km. Clouds and clouds formed after three eruptions within 24 hours, with a range stretching over 100km and moving southeast towards the Pacific Ocean.

Layers of thick ash smoke rise from the volcano.(Photo: Itar-Tass)

According to Itar-Tass, volcanic activity does not affect surrounding residential areas. However, Kamchatka's emergency handling agency raised the level of photo alerts to the gold level for airline operations. Accordingly, airlines are recommended to change the expected route, to reduce the risk of affecting aircraft engines. Tourism companies in the region are also warned not to organize tours to the area near the volcano.

The Shiveluch volcano is located in the northeast of the Kamchatka peninsula. This is one of the most active volcanoes in Kamchatka. Shiveluch has a height of 3,283m, a volcanic foot diameter of about 45-50km. The highest point of the volcanic activity section is called Young Shiveluch , which is 2.8km from sea level. The nearest residential area is Klyuchi, 50km away.

The previous periods of strong volcanic activity were recorded in the years 1980-1981 and 1993-1995. The most recent eruption, once judged by scientists as catastrophic, occurred in 1964.