Russia Lifts Tsunami Warning After Unexpected Kamchatka Volcano Eruption

On August 3, reports from Reuters indicated that Russia's Emergency Services Ministry has lifted the tsunami warning issued for the Kamchatka Peninsula following a notable 7.0 magnitude earthquake near the Kuril Islands. Initially, authorities advised residents to avoid coastal zones, although wave heights were expected to be minimal. The Pacific Tsunami Warning System confirmed the earthquake's severity but stated that no tsunami threat persisted. The U.S. Geological Survey also verified the earthquake's magnitude. In an unexpected development, the Krasheninnikov Volcano in Kamchatka erupted for the first time in over 560 years, as reported by RIA and various scientists on Sunday. This volcanic activity may be connected to last week's powerful earthquake, which not only affected Russia's Far East but also triggered tsunami alerts as distant as French Polynesia and Chile. This event was followed by an eruption of the Klyuchevskoy Volcano, one of Kamchatka's most active volcanoes. The Kuril Islands, stretching from southern Kamchatka, are known for their seismic activity. Russian scientists had previously warned of possible strong aftershocks in the coming weeks. Olga Girina, head...