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A rare and powerful geological event just shook Russia's Far East. The Krasheninnikov volcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula has erupted for the first time in 600 years, triggered by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake near the Kuril Islands. This dramatic eruption launched ash 6,000 meters into the sky and raised tsunami warnings across coastal districts.

Although the tsunami alert has been lifted, the region remains on high alert as scientists warn of continued seismic and volcanic unrest. This video breaks down the timeline of the eruption, the impact on nearby communities, and the ongoing risks tied to Kamchatka’s volatile geology within the Pacific Ring of Fire.

Stay tuned as we uncover the science behind this historic eruption and what it could mean for the region’s future.
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00:00A sleeping giant just woke up after 600 years.
00:03In Russia's Far East, the Krasininikov volcano has erupted its first blast since 1463.
00:10This sudden awakening sent shockwaves through the Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering a powerful
00:147.0-magnitude earthquake on July 30 near the Kuril Islands.
00:19Tsunami warnings were quickly raised.
00:22Though waves only reached 19 centimeters, coastal residents were told to stay away from
00:26the shore.
00:27Even after the warnings were lifted, the fear hasn't passed.
00:31The eruption launched a massive ash plume 6,000 meters into the sky.
00:37Experts believe the earthquake and the volcano's eruption are linked part of a growing chain
00:41reaction beneath the Earth's crust.
00:43Kamchatka lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a zone infamous for its explosive geological
00:49drama.
00:50And now, signs of unrest are growing at nearby volcanoes like Kliuchevskoy.
00:55Authorities say the worst may be over, but with the land still shaking and ancient mountains
01:00stirring, no one's letting their guard down.
01:02The Earth remembers, and sometimes it reminds us.
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