Chikurachki volcano (Kuril Islands): strong gas emissions

Strong gas and steam emissions with minor ash amount occurred at the volcano yesterday, reported KVERT observatory.
According to the Crisis Management Center of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia for the Sakhalin Region and VAAC Tokyo, the plume rose about 10,800 ft (3,300 m) above the crater and extended about 104 km to W-SW of the volcano.
No ash fall has been reported in Severo-Kurilsk and is not expected to threaten inhabited areas.