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Tsunami possible in Russia's Kamchatka

Major earthquake likely to hit Russia's Kuril-Kamchatka Arc just days after 8.7 quake
In the shadow of a recent 8.7 quake, Russia's Kuril-Kamchatka Arc braces for another seismic event, this time at a smaller 6.8 magnitude.
Tsunami possible in Russia's Kamchatka after quake, dormant volcano erupts
(Reuters) -Tsunami waves were possible in three areas of Kamchatka in Russia's Far East, the nation's Ministry for Emergency Services said on Sunday after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit the nearby Kuril Islands.
First volcano eruption in 600 years 'may be linked to huge earthquake in Russia's far east'
The Krasheninnikov Volcano erupted overnight in the Kamchatka Peninsula, which was the epicentre of the 8.8-magnitude earthquake several days ago.
Dormant Russia volcano erupts for first time in 450 years days after Kamchatka earthquake
Russian volcano erupts after 450 years, spewing ash 19,700 feet high; follows strong earthquake with tsunami warnings and evacuations.
Did Earthquake In Kamchatka Trigger First Volcanic Eruption In 600 Years? Russia Says This Could Be The Reason
This event comes just after another volcano in the region, Klyuchevskoy — the highest active volcano in Europe and Asia — erupted on Wednesday. Klyuchevskoy eruptions are common, with at least 18 reported since 2000.
Earthquake in Kamchatka may have caused volcano eruption after 600 years, says Russia
The quake was followed by the volcanic eruption of Klyuchevskoy, which is considered as the most active volcano in the Kamchatka region.
In Kamchatka, Epicenter of the Russian Earthquake, Seismic Activity Is Common
Tremors are regularly reported in this remote Russian peninsula dotted with volcanoes, some of which erupt every year.
Kamchatka quake may have caused volcano's eruption after 600 years, Russia says
The overnight eruption of the Krasheninnikov Volcano in Kamchatka, its first in 600 years, may be connected to the huge earthquake that rocked Russia's Far East last week, Russia's RIA state news agency and scientists reported on Sunday.
Russia's 8.8 earthquake triggers volcanic eruption of massive volcano that remained dormant for 450 years
Russia's Krasheninnikov volcano, which has remained dormant for 450 years, has now erupted, said the nation's emergency authority on Sunday (Aug 3). This surprise volcanic eruption comes days after an 8.
Dormant Russian volcano erupts for first time in 450 years
MOSCOW: A volcano erupted for the first time in 450 years in Russia’s eastern Kamchatka region, the nation’s emergency authority said Sunday, days after one of the strongest earthquakes on record hit the region.
Russian volcano erupts for first time in 475 years, likely triggered by quake
The towering plume of ash from the Krasheninnikov volcano, which last erupted in 1550, may disrupt flights, the emergency ministry says.

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