Kronotsky volcano awakens after a century, sending ash up to 9 km (30 000 feet) a.s.l., Russia

"Kronotsky volcano in Kamchatka, Russia, erupted at 03:50 UTC (15:50 LT) ending a century of dormancy. The Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT) reported an explosive eruption with an ash column reaching 9.2 km (30 180 feet) above sea level. Aviation Color Code was raised to Red. KVERT warns that additional ash emissions rising up to 15 km (49 200 feet) remain possible." W