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Earthquake of magnitude 7.2 hits Russia's Kamchatka

IndiaTimes Saturday, 17 August 2024
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, leading to the eruption of the Shiveluch volcano. Ash rose up to 8 kilometres above sea level, accompanied by lava flow. No injuries have been reported. The region, home to many active volcanoes, felt tremors and saw an aftershock, but there was no major damage.
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News video: Powerful earthquake in Russia's Far East triggers volcanic eruption

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The Shiveluch volcano began sputtering shortly after a powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Kamchatka’s east coast early Sunday.

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