Volcano eruption triggers highest aviation alert over Russia’s Far East (VIDEO) The Shiveluch volcano on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula has erupted, sending a 10 km ash plume into the sky and triggering red-level aviation alerts. The Volcanology and Seismology Institute warns that a more powerful explosion could occur at any time. This is the second eruption of Shiveluch in a week, with previous significant activity noted in 2024 and January 2026.

• Shiveluch volcano on Kamchatka Peninsula erupted, sending ash 10 km high.
• Red-level aviation alerts issued for the area and nearby regions.
• Authorities warn a more powerful explosion, sending ash up to 12 km, could occur at any time.
• This is the second Shiveluch eruption in a week; a previous eruption reached 8 km high.
• Shiveluch is one of Kamchatka’s largest and most active volcanoes.
• Previous red-level alert was in 2024; another major eruption reported in January 2026.