The Krasheninnikov volcano on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula erupted on August 2, 2025, for the first time in approximately 600 years. The eruption followed a powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck the region on July 30, 2025, which is believed to have triggered the volcanic activity. The volcano emitted an ash plume reaching heights of 5 to 6 kilometers. Local authorities and scientists have confirmed the eruption as a historically unprecedented event in the area, with some reports indicating the volcano had been dormant for between 450 and 600 years. The earthquake also prompted tsunami warnings across the Pacific. This eruption is part of a broader pattern of increased seismic and volcanic activity in the Kamchatka region, with reports of up to seven volcanoes becoming active following the earthquake. Despite the eruption, authorities have stated that it does not currently pose a significant threat to nearby populations.