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![]() May 14, 2004 Erupting Volcano Casts Shadow on Russian PeninsulaThe most northerly active volcano on
Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula is once again
erupting, dusting the surrounding snow-white
landscape with a wide expanse of dark ash that is
visible from 800 kilometers away in space. The locally-based Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruptions Response Team has observed a lava dome growing in the crater and warn that another explosive eruption could be due at any time. Strong volcanic tremors and surface earthquakes have been detected, while heavy mudslides from Shiveluch have also blocked roads in the area. ### Frédéric Le Gall This text derived from http://www.esa.int/esaSA/SEMQOSGHZTD_earth_0.html Recommend this Article to a Friend Back to: News |
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