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Krasheninnikov volcano in Russia’s Far East erupts for first time in centuries

Krasheninnikov volcano in Russia’s Far East erupts for first time in centuries

A volcano on Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula erupted overnight into Sunday for what scientists said is the first time in hundreds of years, days after a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake. The Krasheninnikov volcano sent ash 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) into the sky, according to staff at the Kronotsky Reserve, where the volcano is located. Images released by state media showed …

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