Volcanic eruption

Eruption of Sheveluch

17 Aug 2024 · Russia

Shiveluch, also called Sheveluch, which originates from the name "suelich" which means "smoking mountain" in Itelmen, is the northernmost active volcano in Kamchatka Krai, Russia.

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When
17 Aug 2024
Kind
Volcanic eruption
Where
Russia
Coordinates
56.65° N, 161.36° E
Vei
4
Volcano type
Stratovolcano

Shiveluch

Large active stratovolcano on the Kamchatka peninsula, Russia

Shiveluch, also called Sheveluch, which originates from the name "suelich" which means "smoking mountain" in Itelmen, is the northernmost active volcano in Kamchatka Krai, Russia. It and Karymsky are Kamchatka's largest, most active and most continuously erupting volcanoes, as well as one of the most active on the planet.

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