The Krasheninnikov volcano on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula erupted on August 2, 2025, for the first time in approximately 600 years. This volcanic activity followed a powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck the Russian Far East on July 30, 2025. The eruption produced an ash plume reaching heights of 5,000 to 6,000 meters. Russian authorities and geological experts have linked the eruption to the seismic event, noting that the earthquake likely triggered the volcanic activity. The eruption is part of a broader pattern of increased seismic and volcanic activity in the Kamchatka region, where seven volcanoes have become active since the earthquake, including the Klyuchevskaya Sopka volcano, the highest active volcano in Eurasia, which also erupted on August 4, 2025. Despite the volcanic eruptions and ongoing aftershocks, officials have indicated that the Krasheninnikov eruption does not currently pose a significant threat to local populations. The events have prompted tsunami warnings across the Pacific, affecting countries such as Japan, the United States, and the Philippines.