Russia: volcano eruption in Kamchatka, potential disruption for flights to Alaska

Rome, August 14 (LaPresse) – The Krasheninnikov volcano in Kamchatka has produced an ash column 3 kilometers high, creating a potential threat to local aviation. This was reported by the Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT), as cited by Ria Novosti. An orange aviation hazard code has been issued. The volcano is located 200 kilometers from Petropavlovsk. 'The ash column has extended 170 kilometers southeast of the volcano,' the scientists observed. In the past few hours, according to Alaska Public Media, ash from the Russian peninsula has caused the cancellation of Alaska Airlines flights to Nome and Kotzebue. Alaska will host the summit tomorrow between Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.