Krasheninnikov’s last lava effusion took place sometime around 1463. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The quake was followed by the volcanic eruption of Klyuchevskoy, which is considered as the most active volcano in the Kamchatka region.

Around 10 workers were at the scene of the inspection, ordered to clean the pipes of wastewater and sludge if necessary.

The volcano has been assigned an "orange" aviation hazard code, the ministry added, meaning flights in the area may be disrupted.

The overnight eruption of the Krasheninnikov Volcano in Kamchatka, its first in 600 years, may be connected to the huge ...