Shiveluch volcano erupts after 7.0 magnitude quake strikes Russia

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, leading to the eruption of the Shiveluch volcano. Ash rose up to 8 kilometres above sea level, accompanied by lava flow. No injuries have been reported. The region, home to many active volcanoes, felt tremors and saw an aftershock, but there was no major damage.