Volcanic eruption in Russia’s Kamchatka threatens aviation
15 April 2023 |
1:04 pm
The Shiveluch volcano in Russia's Far East has blown an ash column about 10 kilometers high, threatening aviation. Shiveluch last had a major eruption in 2007.
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