- Two volcanoes in the Kamchatka Peninsula erupted recently. They are among the six volcanoes in the northeastern part of Russia that are currently showing signs of increased activity.
- The Kamchatka Peninsula is part of the “Ring of Fire” – a region along the path of the Pacific Ocean that is characterized by active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes.
- This peninsula extends into the Pacific Ocean some 6,600 km east of Moscow.
- It is among the world’s most concentrated areas of geothermal activity.
- This peninsula hosts 29 active volcanoes, most of which are surrounded by sparsely populated forest and tundra.
Two volcanoes in the Kamchatka Peninsula erupted
