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Kambalny volcano, Kamchatka, Russia: news & activity updates

Updated: May 19, 2024 04:14 GMT- refresh

Kambalny volcano (southern Kamchatka, Russia): eruption considered to have ended

Sat, 20 May 2017, 12:05

KVERT reported that the recent eruption during 24 March - 10 April 2017 seems to have ended. Only degassing had been observed during a month. The alert level was lowered back to green.

Kambalny volcano (Southern Kamchatka, Russia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 17 May-23 May 2017 (Continuing Activity)

Wed, 17 May 2017, 06:00

On 19 May KVERT reported that the eruption at Kambalny likely had ended, with only gas-and-steam activity observed during the previous month. The explosive phase began on 24 March and ended on 10 April. The Aviation Color Code was lowered to Green. Read all

Kambalny volcano (Kamchatka, Russia) activity update

Fri, 12 May 2017, 12:05

After more than a week of no activity, KVERT lowered the Aviation Color Code of the volcano to Yellow on 5 May.

Kambalny volcano (Southern Kamchatka, Russia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 3 May-9 May 2017 (Continuing Activity)

Wed, 3 May 2017, 06:00

On 5 May KVERT reported that conditions at Kambalny were quiet the previous week. The Aviation Color Code was lowered to Yellow. Read all

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Kambalny volcano (Southern Kamchatka, Russia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 26 April-2 May 2017 (New Activity / Unrest)

Wed, 26 Apr 2017, 06:00

KVERT reported that moderate levels of activity at Kambalny continued during 21-28 April. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange. Read all

Kambalny volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA AT 20170423/2245Z FL100 EXTD S MOV 20KT REPORTED

Sun, 23 Apr 2017, 23:15

Satellite image of Kambalny volcano on 23 Apr 2017

Kambalny volcano (Southern Kamchatka, Russia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 19 April-25 April 2017 (New Activity / Unrest)

Wed, 19 Apr 2017, 06:00

KVERT reported that moderate activity at Kambalny continued during 15-21 April. Observers in the South Kamchatka Sanctuary noted minor ashfall in the Kurilskoe Lake area on 19 April. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange. Read all

Kambalny volcano (Southern Kamchatka, Russia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 12 April-18 April 2017 (New Activity / Unrest)

Wed, 12 Apr 2017, 06:00

KVERT reported that observers in the South Kamchatka Sanctuary noted an ash plume from Kambalny rising to an altitude of 7 km (23,000 ft) a.s.l. on 9 April. Ash plumes identified in satellite images drifted 50 km NE on 9 April and about 170 km SE the next day. Read all

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Kambalny volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: POSS ERUPTION OBS AT 20170410/2200Z FL130 EXTD S OBS VA DTG: 11/0050Z

Tue, 11 Apr 2017, 01:30

Satellite image of Kambalny volcano on 11 Apr 2017

Kambalny volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA AT 20170409/0630Z FL100 EXTD N MOV 10KT REPORTED

Sun, 9 Apr 2017, 07:00

Satellite image of Kambalny volcano on 9 Apr 2017

Kambalny volcano (southern Kamchatka, Russia): activity decreases, no new ash emissions during past 3 days

Wed, 5 Apr 2017, 18:07

No more significant activity seems to have taken place at the volcano during the past 3 days. Read all

Kambalny volcano (Southern Kamchatka, Russia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 5 April-11 April 2017 (New Activity / Unrest)

Wed, 5 Apr 2017, 06:00

Based on satellite data, KVERT reported that Kambalny was quiet on 1 April. Explosions on 2 April generated ash plumes that rose to an altitude of 7 km (23,000 ft) a.s.l., and then minor ash emissions occurred at least through 6 April. Ash plumes drifted 200 km E and SE during 2-4 April, and a thermal anomaly was identified in satellite images during 3-4 April. Read all

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Kambalny volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory:

Mon, 3 Apr 2017, 12:00

Satellite image of Kambalny volcano on 3 Apr 2017

Kambalny volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: POSS ERUPTION OBS AT 20170402/1850Z FL260 EXTD E OBS VA DTG: 02/1930Z

Sun, 2 Apr 2017, 20:00

Satellite image of Kambalny volcano on 2 Apr 2017

Kambalny volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: POSS VA CONTINUOUSLY OBS ON SATELLITE IMAGERY.

Fri, 31 Mar 2017, 06:15

Kambalny volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMISSIONS CONTINUING OBS VA DTG: 30/1120Z

Thu, 30 Mar 2017, 12:15

Satellite image of Kambalny volcano on 30 Mar 2017

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Kambalny volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMISSIONS CONTINUING OBS VA DTG: 29/1720Z

Wed, 29 Mar 2017, 18:15

Satellite image of Kambalny volcano on 29 Mar 2017

Kambalny volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMISSIONS CONTINUING OBS VA DTG: 29/0520Z

Wed, 29 Mar 2017, 06:15

Kambalny volcano (Southern Kamchatka, Russia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 29 March-4 April 2017 (New Activity / Unrest)

Wed, 29 Mar 2017, 06:00

KVERT reported that the eruption that began at Kambalny at 2110 on 24 March continued through 31 March. Observers reported that explosions generated ash plumes that rose 5-6 km (16,400-19,700 ft) a.s.l. Satellite images showed ash plumes drifting 2,000 km W, SW, S, and SE during 24-30 March. Read all

Kambalny volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMISSIONS CONTINUING OBS VA DTG: 28/1720Z

Tue, 28 Mar 2017, 18:15

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Kambalny volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMISSIONS CONTINUING OBS VA DTG: 27/2320Z

Tue, 28 Mar 2017, 00:15

Satellite image of Kambalny volcano on 28 Mar 2017

Kambalny volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: REMNANT VA IN WASHINGTON VAAC AOR

Mon, 27 Mar 2017, 09:30

Satellite image of Kambalny volcano on 27 Mar 2017

Kambalny volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMISSIONS CONTINUING OBS VA DTG: 26/1720Z

Sun, 26 Mar 2017, 18:15

Kambalny volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMISSIONS CONTINUING OBS VA DTG: 26/0520Z

Sun, 26 Mar 2017, 06:15

Satellite image of Kambalny volcano on 26 Mar 2017

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Kambalny volcano (southern Kamchatka, Russia): first historic eruption

Sat, 25 Mar 2017, 19:55

Eruption from Kambalny volcano (image: Александр Солодиков / youtube)

As a surprise, a new explosive eruption started from the stratovolcano, making this its first (confirmed) historic eruption. Read all

Kambalny volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMISSIONS CONTINUING OBS VA DTG: 25/1720Z

Sat, 25 Mar 2017, 18:15

Satellite image of Kambalny volcano on 25 Mar 2017

Kambalny volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20170324/2120Z FL200 EXTD SW REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 24/2320Z

Sat, 25 Mar 2017, 00:15

Kambalny volcano (Southern Kamchatka, Russia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 22 March-28 March 2017 (New Activity / Unrest)

Wed, 22 Mar 2017, 06:00

KVERT reported that the onset of an eruption at Kambalny, witnessed by staff at the Kronotsky State Nature Reserve, began at 0950 on 25 March. Satellite data showed an ash plume drifting 35 km SW at altitudes of 5-6 km (16,400-19,700 ft) a.s.l. The Aviation Color Code was raised to Orange (the second highest level on a four-color scale). Read all

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Kambalny volcano

Stratovolcano 2156 m / 7,073 ft
Kamchatka, Russia, 51.3°N / 156.87°E
Current status: normal or dormant (1 out of 5)

News/Updates | Earthquakes

Kambalny volcano eruptions:
2017, 1350 (?)
Typical eruption style
unspecified

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Kambalny volcano, Kamchatka, Russia: news & activity updates

Kambalny volcano (southern Kamchatka, Russia): eruption considered to have ended

Kambalny volcano (Southern Kamchatka, Russia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 17 May-23 May 2017 (Continuing Activity)

Kambalny volcano (Kamchatka, Russia) activity update

Kambalny volcano (Southern Kamchatka, Russia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 3 May-9 May 2017 (Continuing Activity)

Kambalny volcano (Southern Kamchatka, Russia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 26 April-2 May 2017 (New Activity / Unrest)

Kambalny volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA AT 20170423/2245Z FL100 EXTD S MOV 20KT REPORTED

Kambalny volcano (Southern Kamchatka, Russia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 19 April-25 April 2017 (New Activity / Unrest)

Kambalny volcano (Southern Kamchatka, Russia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 12 April-18 April 2017 (New Activity / Unrest)

Kambalny volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: POSS ERUPTION OBS AT 20170410/2200Z FL130 EXTD S OBS VA DTG: 11/0050Z

Kambalny volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA AT 20170409/0630Z FL100 EXTD N MOV 10KT REPORTED

Kambalny volcano (southern Kamchatka, Russia): activity decreases, no new ash emissions during past 3 days

Kambalny volcano (Southern Kamchatka, Russia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 5 April-11 April 2017 (New Activity / Unrest)

Kambalny volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory:

Kambalny volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: POSS ERUPTION OBS AT 20170402/1850Z FL260 EXTD E OBS VA DTG: 02/1930Z

Kambalny volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: POSS VA CONTINUOUSLY OBS ON SATELLITE IMAGERY.

Kambalny volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMISSIONS CONTINUING OBS VA DTG: 30/1120Z

Kambalny volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMISSIONS CONTINUING OBS VA DTG: 29/1720Z

Kambalny volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMISSIONS CONTINUING OBS VA DTG: 29/0520Z

Kambalny volcano (Southern Kamchatka, Russia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 29 March-4 April 2017 (New Activity / Unrest)

Kambalny volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMISSIONS CONTINUING OBS VA DTG: 28/1720Z

Kambalny volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMISSIONS CONTINUING OBS VA DTG: 27/2320Z

Kambalny volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: REMNANT VA IN WASHINGTON VAAC AOR

Kambalny volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMISSIONS CONTINUING OBS VA DTG: 26/1720Z

Kambalny volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMISSIONS CONTINUING OBS VA DTG: 26/0520Z

Kambalny volcano (southern Kamchatka, Russia): first historic eruption

Kambalny volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMISSIONS CONTINUING OBS VA DTG: 25/1720Z

Kambalny volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20170324/2120Z FL200 EXTD SW REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 24/2320Z

Kambalny volcano (Southern Kamchatka, Russia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 22 March-28 March 2017 (New Activity / Unrest)

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