Shiveluch Volcano (Kamchatka): Actively Growing new Lava Dome

The growth of the new lava dome at Shiveluch volcano on 14 May (image: volkstat.ru) The extrusive eruption at the volcano persists. The recently formed lava dome continues to grow with magma rising into it. In addition, a visible glow suggests the ongoing formation of the new dome on the northwestern side of Molodoy Shiveluch. No significant ash emissions have been observed. The alert level for the volcano is Orange. Source: volkstat.ru volcano activity update 15 May 2026 Previous news Sheveluch (Russia) Volcano (Russia) activity update May 8, 2026 - Continuing eruption Cite this Report Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 5 days ago · VN The Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT) reported that the eruption continued at Sheveluch on 8 May 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) were reported. The aviation alert level remained ... Shiveluch Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA AT 20260429/1900Z FL100 EXTD E MOV 10KT REPORTED Wednesday, Apr 29, 2026 | 15 days ago · VN Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: FVFE01 at 19:25 UTC, 29/04/26 ... Open article Shiveluch volcano satellite image by (c) Google Stratovolcano 3283 m (10,771 ft) Kamchatka, 56.65°N / 161.36°E Current status : erupting (4 out of 5) Shiveluch volcano eruptions : 1739(?), 1800(?), 1854 (Plinian eruption), 1879-83, 1897-98, 1905, 1928-29, 1930, 1944-50, 1964 (sub-Plinian, large dome collapse and debris flow), 1980-81, 1984, 1985, 1986-88, 1988, 1989 1990-94, 1997, 1998, 1999, 1999-ongoing Typical eruption style Highly explosive. Construction of lava domes and large pyroclastic flows caused by dome collapse. One of Kamchatka's largest and most active volcanoes.