According to rough estimates, there are about 6,000 volcanoes on Earth. They are found in almost all parts of the planet, but most of them are hidden in the depths of the World Ocean. Some of them erupt and disappear from the face of the planet, others can manifest their activity again. But at the same time, the most famous volcanic eruptions in the history of mankind are highlighted, which led to catastrophic consequences: they changed the climate, caused the appearance of ozone holes and the death of cities and even civilizations.
Vesuvius (79)
Eruption of Mount Vesuvius on August 24, 79 AD. e. considered one of the most famous in human history. Every second, millions of tons of hot mud, smoke and ash erupted from the crater, rising up to 20 km, and their particles were found in Egypt and Syria. Volcanic flows completely buried 4 cities: Oplontis, Herculaneum, Stabia and Pompeii.
For some time, a catastrophe of incredible proportions was considered an invention of Pliny the Younger, until in 1763 the results of excavations proved the existence and death of the famous city of Pompeii under tons of volcanic ash. According to various sources, from 6,000 to 25,000 Romans died as a result of the cataclysm.
Interesting! Last time Vesuvius erupted during World War II in 1944, which caused the almost complete disappearance of two cities from the face of the planet. A long period of hibernation, according to some scientists, is a sign that the next eruption could be incredibly strong.
Lucky (1783)
In July 1783, the Laki volcano, located in the south of Iceland, awakened, which is also called simply the crater, since it belongs to a mountain system with a length of 25 km with more than 100 craters. Famous eruption, which lasted about 8 months, was accompanied by the release of about 15 cubic meters to the surface. km. lava. The lava flow, considered the longest in the world, reached a length of more than 65 km and flooded 565 km² of the island.
The most amazing thing is that Lucky “warned” the population with all possible ways: unusual activity of geysers, seismic tremors, boiling water and whirlpools. But people were confident that their homes would protect them from the elements and made no attempts to evacuate.
Volcanic ash and toxic gases destroyed crops, pastures and most livestock, leading to famine and the subsequent death of about 10,000 people. It is with the clouds of toxic smoke that the most dangerous consequences of Lucky’s activity are associated, which reached all the way to China and the African continent. They caused acid rain, and the high concentration of dust particles, which did not allow the sun's rays to pass through, contributed to a decrease in temperature. As a result, there was significant damage Agriculture, and people were hit by hunger and mass disease.
Unzen (1792)
On the Japanese island of Shimabara there is a still active Unzen volcano. Its activity has been observed since 1663, but the largest eruption occurred in 1792. A landslide caused by rock movements claimed the lives of 5,000 residents of the island of Kyushu.
Due to the tremors caused by the explosion, a 23-meter tsunami was formed, which washed over the coastal areas Japanese islands and killed another 10,000 people. The tragedy associated with the raging disaster is forever immortalized in numerous monuments located throughout Japan.
A distinctive feature of Unzen is the complete absence of hot lava. Volcanic flows consist only of ash, rocks and gases with a temperature of about 800°C. During last decades Many small explosions were recorded, resulting in the destruction of more than 2,000 buildings.
Nevado del Ruiz (1985)
Seismic activity and small emissions of ash and sulfur were recorded here in the previous 1984, but even on the day of the disaster, the authorities advised the local population not to panic, as it turned out in vain. The volcano, located in the Colombian Andes, erupted on November 13, 1985.
In itself it is not the largest. But hot volcanic flows contributed to the melting of the mountain glaciers covering Nevado del Ruiz and the formation of lahars. The latter are streams mixed from ash, mud, water and rocks that move at speeds of up to 60 km/h.
One of these flows practically destroyed the city of Armero: out of 29,000 inhabitants, 23,000 people immediately died. About 5,000 more were seriously injured or died later from typhoid and yellow fever epidemics. Another lahar destroyed the city of Chinchina and caused the death of 1,800 people. In addition, coffee plantations suffered from Nevado del Ruiz: it destroyed the coffee trees themselves and the bulk of the harvest, which caused irreparable damage to the economy.
Mont Pele (1902)
In 1902, one of the largest eruptions in the history of the 20th century occurred in the Caribbean Sea. The volcano on the island of Martinique “awakened” back in April, as evidenced by tremors and roars, and on May 8 an explosion occurred, accompanied by clouds of smoke, ash and flows of hot lava. The hot stream in a matter of minutes destroyed the city of Saint-Pierre, located 8 km from the foot of Mont Pelée.
In addition, hot volcanic gases turned out to be deadly, causing fires throughout the city, poisoning people and killing animals. Of the almost 30,000 inhabitants, only 2 people survived: a shoemaker who lived on the outskirts of the city and a criminal sentenced to death, imprisoned in an underground cell. The latter, after being rescued, was pardoned and invited to work in the circus, where he was demonstrated as the only surviving resident of Saint-Pierre.
A little later, 2 more explosions occurred, which also did not result in casualties. On May 20, 2,000 rescue workers clearing the ruins of Saint-Pierre died, and an eruption on August 30 killed another 1,000 people from nearby villages. Now Saint-Pierre has been partially restored, and at the foot of Mont Pele, which is considered no longer active, a museum of volcanology has been organized.
Krakatoa (1883)
On August 27, 1883, 4 explosions occurred on Krakatoa, which is located near the islands of Java and Sumatra, which led to the destruction of the island where the volcano itself was located. According to scientists, their power was 200 megatons (10,000 times more than the bombs in Hiroshima), the sound of the big bang was heard as far as Sri Lanka and Australia at a distance of about 4000 km, which is probably the loudest sound in the entire history of the planet.
The fragments from the volcanic eruption scattered over a distance of up to 500 km, and 150 km from the site of the disaster, an air wave tore off doors along with hinges and roofs from houses. According to various estimates, the blast wave circled the planet from 7 to 11 times.
Of the 36,000 (according to other sources, their number was 120,000) victims, most suffered from a tsunami up to 30 m high caused by volcanic activity. The giant wave led to the death of residents of nearby islands and the destruction of 295 villages and towns. The rest died under the rubble of volcanic debris and debris. Hundreds of thousands more lost their homes.
The disaster that happened on Krakatoa caused climate change: the average annual temperature decreased by more than 1°C and returned to its previous level only after 5 years.
Interesting fact! In different places on Earth, several months after the events on Krakatoa, an unusual glow and unusual optical phenomena were recorded. For example, the Moon looked bright green and the Sun looked blue.
Tambora (1815)
The eruption of the Indonesian volcano Tambora from the island of Sumbawa is considered by scientists to be the most powerful in the history of mankind. It began to erupt on April 10, 1815, and just a few hours later the island, with an area of more than 15,000 km, was covered with ash 1.5 m thick. Columns of ash and smoke rose to a height of up to 43 km and, according to eyewitnesses, caused round-the-clock pitch darkness in a radius of up to 600 km.
In addition to the “traditional” explosion, a unique phenomenon soon arose: a fiery whirlwind that swept away everything in its path. After 5 days, another tsunami formed, which claimed the lives of 4,500 people. The total number of victims from Tambor's direct action, as well as subsequent famine and disease, reaches 70,000.
As a result of the explosion, the content in the atmosphere increased sulfur dioxide, which caused climate change. So, the next year, 2016, is often called “the year without summer.” In Europe, North America and certain parts of Asia, unusually low temperatures, endless rains and hurricanes were observed, which caused disastrous crop failures and epidemics.
Santorini (1450 BC)
The Greek island of Santorini today attracts many tourists, for whom the proximity to the Santorini volcano of the same name may be a threat. His Last Activity was noted in 1950, but the most significant and powerful eruption in history occurred around 1450 BC. e.
Because the events were so long ago, it is impossible to determine the exact number of victims, but it is known that the explosion of the volcano caused the death of the entire Minoan civilization with central island Thira (or Fira). The explosion generated a tsunami, the height of which was different sources indicated from 15 to 100 m, and speed – up to 200 km/h.
Among scientists there are versions that it was the island of Fira, destroyed by Santorini, that was the very legendary Atlantis described by Plato. In addition, some stories from the Old Testament are associated with his activity: for example, the sea parting before Moses could have been a consequence of the island being submerged under water, and what he saw pillar of fire– directly by the eruption of Santorini.
But even the largest volcanic eruptions known to scientists in the history of mankind cannot be compared with those that occur on other objects solar system. For example, on Jupiter’s moon Io in 2001, a volcanic explosion was recorded with a power 10,000 times greater than the largest explosions on our planet.
The most powerful volcanic eruptions
5 (100%) 1 votedOn June 6-8, 1912, the Novarupta volcano erupted, USA - one of the largest eruptions of the 20th century. Kodiak Island, located nearby, was covered in a 30-centimeter layer of ash, and because of acid rain caused by emissions of volcanic rocks into the atmosphere, people's clothes fell into threads.
On this day we decided to remember 5 more of the most destructive eruptions volcanoes in history.
Novarupta Volcano, USA 1. The largest eruption in the last 4000 years is the eruption of Mount Tambora, which is located in Indonesia on the island of Sumbawa. The explosion of this volcano occurred on April 5, 1815, although the first signs began to show back in 1812, when the first streams of smoke appeared above it. The eruption continued for 10 days. 180 cubic meters were released into the atmosphere. km. pyroclastics and gases, tons of sand and volcanic dust covered the area within a radius of one hundred kilometers. After the volcanic eruption, due to the huge amount of pollution, it was night for three days within a radius of 500 km. From him. According to eyewitnesses, nothing was visible beyond his own hand. The death toll was more than 70,000 people. The entire population of the island of Sumbawa was destroyed, and residents of nearby islands were also affected. The next year after the eruption was very difficult for the inhabitants of this area, it was called “the year without summer.” Unusually low temperatures caused crop failure and famine. Due to such a large eruption, the climate of the entire planet was changed; in many countries, snow lasted most of the summer that year.
Volcano Tambora, Indonesia 2. A powerful volcanic eruption occurred in 1883 on the island of Krakatoa, between Java and Sumatra, on which the volcano of the same name is located. The height of the smoke column during the eruption was 11 kilometers. After this, the volcano calmed down, but not for long. The culmination phase of the eruption began in August. Dust, gas, and debris rose to a height of 70 km and fell on an area of more than 1 million square meters. km. The roar of the explosion exceeded 180 decibels, which is significantly higher than the human pain threshold. An air wave arose that circled the planet several times, tearing roofs off houses. But this is not all the consequences of the Krakatoa eruption. The tsunami caused by the eruption destroyed 300 cities and towns, killed more than 30,000 people, and left many more homeless. Six months later, the volcano finally calmed down.
Volcano Krakatoa 3. In May 1902, one of the the most terrible disasters twentieth century. Residents of the city of Saint-Pierre, located in Martinique, considered the Mont Pelee volcano weak. No one paid attention to the tremors and rumble, despite the fact that they lived only 8 kilometers from the mountain. At about 8 o'clock in the morning on May 8, its eruption began. Volcanic gases and lava flows rushed towards the city, causing fires. The city of Saint-Pierre was destroyed, killing more than 30,000 people. Of all the residents, only the criminal who was in the underground prison survived.
Now this city has been restored, and at the foot of the volcano, in memory of the terrible event, a museum of volcanology has been built.
Volcano Mont Pele 4. For five centuries, the Ruiz volcano, which is located in Colombia, did not show life, and people considered it dormant. But, unexpectedly, on November 13, 1985, a major eruption began. Due to the escaping lava flows, the temperature increased and the ice covering the volcano melted. The flows reached the city of Armero and practically destroyed it. According to official data, about 23 thousand people died or went missing, and tens of thousands of people lost their homes. Coffee plantations were significantly damaged, and Colombia's economy suffered enormous damage this year.
Volcano Ruiz, Colombia 
Volcano Unzen 5. The Japanese volcano Unzen, located in the southwest of the island of Kyushu, closes the top five most destructive eruptions. The activity of this volcano began in 1791, and on February 10, 1792, the first eruption occurred. This was followed by a series of earthquakes that caused significant destruction in the nearby city of Shimabara. A kind of dome of frozen lava formed over the city, and on May 21 it split due to another earthquake. A rock avalanche hit the city and the sea, causing a tsunami with waves reaching up to 23 meters. More than 5,000 people died from falling pieces of rock, and more than 10 thousand more lives were lost to the elements.
Volcanoes are one of the most treacherous and cruel natural phenomena. They hide for hundreds of years, creating the illusion of safety, and then wake up and destroy all life around. One volcano can consume entire cities, turn summer into winter, and change the course of history forever. Scientists predict that these monsters are capable of destroying our civilization. The time has come to talk about the most terrible eruptions volcanoes.
Vesuvius - the killer of ancient cities
Eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. e. was not the most powerful in history, but definitely one of the most catastrophic. In two days he destroyed Big City The Roman Empire, which was inhabited by 20 thousand people - Pompeii. People were sure that the volcano had fallen asleep forever, so when a roar began to be heard from the side of the mountain, they continued to go about their business.
Source: ice-nut
As pieces of pumice and flakes of ash fell from the sky, people began to leave Pompeii. Several thousand people remained in the city and were doomed to death.
Scientists concluded that the people who did not manage to leave the city were killed by a pyroclastic flow. This is a rapidly rushing avalanche consisting of hot ash, pumice and volcanic gases. Six such streams descended from Vesuvius, burying Pompeii and three other smaller settlements - Herculaneum, Oplontis and Stabiae.
The video shows a reconstruction of this terrible event.
Tambora - the volcano that caused the "year without a summer"
The eruption of Mount Tambora in April 1815 on the island of Sumbawa, according to various sources, claimed the lives of 70 to 170 thousand people. No other volcano in history has killed so many people.
source: stormnews Tambora woke up with a deafening explosion. The islands located in the vicinity of the volcano began to be covered with volcanic ash. When pyroclastic flows began to descend from the slopes of the mountain, people who found themselves in their path had practically no chance of survival - about 12 thousand people died. The volcano destroyed three kingdoms with a distinctive culture - Pecat, Sangar and Tambora. Tens of thousands more people died after the eruption.
source: set-travel With its eruption, Tambora caused the so-called year without summer - from May to September 1816 in Europe and North America There were frosts, which led to crop failure and, as a consequence, death of people from hunger and disease.
Krakatoa - the volcano that created the most powerful explosion in history
The eruption of Mount Krakatoa in 1883 affected the whole world. The disaster affected the planet’s climate and “repainted” the sun in green and blue shades for several months. The volcano announced its awakening with a powerful roar that could be heard five thousand kilometers away. It is believed to be the loudest sound in history. The explosion tore the deserted island of Krakatoa to pieces. The shock wave blew out glass in buildings located within a radius of 130 km from Krakatoa.
source: wulkano Volcanic precipitation blocked out the sun, plunging the area surrounding the volcano into darkness. A hot pyroclastic flow swept through the water and reached populated areas.
Those who survived faced a new test - the volcano generated a tsunami. Five giant waves made landfall, flooding the islands of Sumatra and Java. About 300 villages and cities were destroyed. According to official data, about 40 thousand people became victims of Krakatoa.
The disaster changed the climate on the planet for several years, causing cooling. The release of a huge amount of ash into the atmosphere caused an unusual phenomenon - circles (halos) appeared around the Sun, and the celestial body itself turned green and blue for several months.
Witness the destructive power of a pyroclastic flow.
Vulcan Lucky - "Slow Killer"
The Laki volcano in Iceland began to erupt in 1783. Lava poured out through the faults that appeared as a result of tremors for eight months.
source: esgeo The situation was aggravated by the awakening of Laki's neighbor, the Grimsvötn volcano. Was released into the atmosphere great amount poisonous gases - sulfur dioxide and hydrogen fluoride. These compounds provoked acid rain, which destroyed animals and vegetation. The eruption destroyed crops and most of the livestock. As a result, more than 20% of Iceland's population died from hunger and disease.
The toxic fog has spread to Europe. The effects of the Laki eruption were felt for another two years. The entire Northern Hemisphere experienced a cold snap, causing abnormally cold winters. Crop failure and livestock loss led to famine and killed tens of thousands of people.
Pinatubo struck a blow to the planet's ozone layer
The powerful eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippine Islands in 1991 was one of the most destructive in the 20th century. Vulcan was silent for 600 years. During this time, thousands of Filipinos settled on its slopes. The explosion occurred on June 12, and a column of smoke and ash rose above the volcano.
10 largest volcanic eruptions in history
I would like to present to your attention the 10 largest volcanic eruptions, which were recorded and assessed by a special scale - the Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI).
This scale was developed in the 80s, it includes many factors, such as the volume of the eruption, speed and others. The scale includes 8 levels, each of which is 10 times greater than the previous one, that is, a level 3 eruption is 10 times stronger than a level 2 eruption.
Last eruption Level 8 took place on earth more than 10,000 years ago, but throughout the history of mankind there were still powerful emissions. I offer you the TOP 10 most large eruptions volcanoes over the last 4000 years.
1. Huaynaputina, Peru, 1600, VEI 6
This volcano created the largest eruption in South America throughout the history of mankind. The instantaneous release instantly created several mudflows that headed towards the Pacific coast. Due to the ash thrown into the air, summers in South America were one of the coldest in half a millennium. The eruption destroyed nearby cities, which were rebuilt only a century later.
2. Krakatoa, Sunda Strait, Indonesia, 1883, VEI 6
All summer, a powerful roar inside the mountain foreshadowed the eruption that occurred on April 26-27. During the eruption, the volcano threw out tons of ash, rock and lava, the mountain was heard thousands of kilometers away. In addition, a sharp shock created a forty-meter wave; even on another continent, increases in waves were recorded. The eruption killed 34,000 people.
3. Volcano Santa Maria, Guatemala 1902, VEI 6
The eruption of this volcano was one of the largest in the 20th century. A sharp shock from a volcano that had been dormant for 500 years created a crater one and a half kilometers wide. The volcano claimed the lives of hundreds of people.
4. Novarupta Volcano, Alaska Peninsula, June 1912, VEI 6
This volcano is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire and had the largest eruption of the 20th century. The powerful explosion sent 12.5 cubic kilometers of ash and magma into the air.
5. Volcano Pinatubo, Luzon, Philippines, 1991, VEI 6
The eruption released so much ash that the roofs of nearby houses collapsed under its weight. In addition to ash, the volcano released other substances into the air, which reduced the temperature of the planet by half a degree for a year.
6. Ambrym Island, Republic of Vanuatu, 50 AD, VEI 6 +
One of the largest eruptions in history occurred on this small island. To this day, this volcano remains one of the most active in the world. The eruption formed calderas 12 km wide.
7. Volcano Ilopango, El Salvador, 450 AD, VEI 6 +
Although this mountain is located only a few miles from the capital, San Salvador, it has created an incredible eruption in the past. It destroyed all Mayan settlements and covered a third of the country with ash. Trade routes were destroyed, and the entire civilization was forced to move to the lowlands. Now in the crater there is one of the most large lakes El Salvador.
8. Mount Thera, Greece, circa 1610 BC, VEI 7
Archaeologists believe that the force of the eruption of this volcano is comparable to several hundred nuclear bombs. If there were residents here, they either ran away or died under force majeure. The volcano not only raised huge Tsunamis and lowered the temperature of the planet with huge clouds of sulfur, but also changed the climate as a whole.
9. Changbai Volcano, border of China and Korea, 1000 AD, VEI 7
The eruption was so strong that there was ash deposits even in northern Japan. Over the course of a thousand years, the huge craters have turned into lakes that are popular with tourists. Scientists suggest that still unexplored creatures live in the depths of the lakes.
10. Mount Tambora, Sumbawa Islands, Indonesia, 1815, VEI 7
The eruption of Mount Tambora is the most powerful in the history of mankind. The mountain roared so loudly that it was heard 1,200 miles away. In total, about 71,000 people died, and ash clouds covered many hundreds of kilometers around.
There are about two hundred different volcanoes in our country. Most of them are located on the territory of Kamchatka and the Kuril Islands, and they include 8.3% total number active volcanoes planets. Here are 10 of them that have erupted in the last 10 years.
Berg Volcano (Last eruption: 2005).
This is an active volcano located on the island of Urup, in the middle of the Great Chain of Islands of the Kuril Archipelago. It is part of the Bell mountain group. The absolute height is 1040 m. Berg eruptions in 1946, 1951, 1952, 1970, 1973 and 2005 are known and recorded in history. Currently, thermal and fumarolic activity is recorded on it. The flora and fauna of the volcano are quite sparse; alder bushes grow on its slopes, as well as cormorants and gulls nesting.
Chikurachki (Last eruption: 2008).
A complex stratovolcano with a summit crater, formed 40 to 50 thousand years ago. Located at the northern end of the Karpinsky Ridge. Absolute height 1816 m. One of the most active volcanoes of the Kuril Islands. Eruptions of 1853 and 1986 were the strongest (Plinian type). Between eruptions the volcano is in a state of weak fumarolic activity.
Sarycheva Volcano (Last eruption: 2009).
Stratovolcano of the somma-vesuvius type on the island of Matua of the Great Kuril Ridge; one of the most active volcanoes of the Kuril Islands. The absolute height is 1446 m. The most intense volcanic activity occurred from June 12 to June 15, 2009. It manifested itself in the convergence of pyroclastic flows, pyroclastic waves, and the outflow of lava flows. Pyroclastic flows reached the sea and in some places its shore retreated by 400 meters. These flows covered the snowfields in the southeastern part of the volcano, which caused intense snow melting and, as a result, the descent of lahars. As a result of this eruption, the area of the island increased by 1.5 square meters. km, and the surface of the volcano dropped by 40 mm and moved north by about 30 mm. On an area up to 30 sq. km of vegetation died.
Ebeko (Last eruption: 2010).
A complex stratovolcano with several summit craters. Located in the north of the island; in the northern part of the Vernadsky ridge. Absolute height 1156 m. One of the most active volcanoes of the Kuril Islands. During the eruption in September 1859, thick sulfur fumes covered the neighboring island of Shumshu, causing nausea and headaches among residents.
Plosky Tolbachik (Last eruption: 2012).
Tolbachiksky is a volcanic massif in the east of Kamchatka, in the southwestern part of the Klyuchevskaya group of volcanoes. It consists of Ostry Tolbachik (3682 m) and Plosky Tolbachik (3140 m), located on the pedestal of an ancient shield volcano. A new fissure eruption began on November 27, 2012 with the opening of a fissure about 5 km long a few kilometers south of the caldera. The lava flow of the Southern Center flooded the IVS FEB RAS station located at the foot of the volcano ( former base"Leningradskaya"), as well as the building of the base of the natural park "Volcanoes of Kamchatka".
Kizimen (Last eruption: 2013).
Located on the western slope of the southern tip of the Tumrok ridge, 115 km from the village of Milkovo, 265 km from the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. The absolute height is 2376 m. During the eruption in 2009, some geysers became active in the valley of geysers. Before the eruption, there was an extrusive lava plug in the crater. On May 3, 2009, at 9:00 am, Kizimen became active and the lava plug literally split into small volcanic rocks, resulting in ash scattered over most of the Kronotsky Biosphere Reserve.
Nameless (Last eruption: 2013).
A volcano in Kamchatka, near Klyuchevskaya Sopka, about 40 km from the village of Klyuchi, Ust-Kamchatka region. The absolute height of this volcano is 2882 m. The most famous eruption of Bezymianny occurred in 1955-1956. The height of the eruption cloud reached a height of about 35 km. The eruption created a horseshoe-shaped crater with a diameter of 1.3 km, open to the east. At the eastern foot of the volcano on an area of 500 square meters. km of trees and bushes were broken and felled in the direction from the volcano.
Klyuchevskaya Sopka (Last eruption: 2013).
Stratovolcano in the east of Kamchatka. It is the highest active volcano on the Eurasian continent. The age of the volcano is approximately 7000 years, and its height varies from 4750 to 4850 m and more above sea level. The last eruption began on August 15, 2013. On August 26, the first lava flow was noted on the southwestern slope of the volcano; subsequently, 4 lava flows erupted. On October 15-20, the culmination phase of the volcanic eruption was observed with the rise of the ash column to 10-12 km. The ash plume stretched southwest of Klyuchevsky volcano. There was an ash fall in the villages of Lazo and Atlasovo; the thickness of the ash that fell was about two millimeters.
Karymskaya Sopka (Last eruption: 2014).
The volcano is located in Kamchatka, within the Eastern Range. Refers to stratovolcanoes. The absolute height is 1468 m. A very active volcano, more than 20 eruptions have been recorded since 1852. Near Karymskaya Sopka, in the caldera of a neighboring ancient volcano, there is Karymskoye Lake. A powerful underwater explosion in 1996 killed almost all life in the lake.
Shiveluch (Last eruption: March 2015).
Volcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula within the Eastern Range. The northernmost active volcano in Kamchatka. The absolute height is 3307 m. On June 27, 2013, early in the morning, Shiveluch threw out a column of ash up to 10 km above sea level, in the village of Klyuchi, located 47 km from the volcano, there was an ash fall, the streets of the village were dusted with a layer of red ash up to a millimeter thick. On October 18, following the Klyuchevskaya Sopka volcano, Shiveluch emitted a column of ash 7600 meters high. On February 7, 2014, it emitted a column of ash more than 11,000 meters high. On May 13, 2014, the volcano ejected three columns of ash to a height of 7 to 10 km.