Krasheninnikova erupts after 475 years of silence

For the first time in centuries, a quiet giant on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula has stirred back to life. The Krasheninnikova volcano, a mountain long written off as dormant, surprised observers when it began to erupt on August 3, 2025.  Lava streamed down, ash rose into the air, and thick plumes of volcanic gases rose over the mountain. After more than 400 years of silence, this sudden shift caught many people off guard. The activity has continued for several months. On November 14, the...