NASA NASA
Earth Observatory Earth Observatory
Search Icon
NASA Earth Observatory

Eruption at Chikurachki Volcano, Kuril Islands, Russia

The stratovolcano is one of the most active volcanoes in the Kuril island arc.
Ash Stains from Chikurachki Volcano, Kuril Islands, Russia
Image

Ash Stains from Chikurachki Volcano, Kuril Islands, Russia

After a year of calm, the stratovolcano has erupted explosively.

Published Apr 4, 2016

Land Volcanoes Snow and Ice

Eruption at Chikurachki
Image

Eruption at Chikurachki

The volcano in the Kuril Islands spewed ash for the first time since 2008, prompting alerts to aircraft in the western Pacific.

Published Feb 19, 2015

Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Volcanoes Snow and Ice

Subscribe