Eruptions in the Northern Group of Volcanoes, in Kamchatka, during the Early 21st Century

Increased volcanic activity characterized the early 21st century in Kamchatka's Northern Group, with notable eruptions at Sheveluch, Klyuchevskoy, Bezymianny, and the Tolbachik Fissure Zone. Sheveluch exhibited continuous dome growth, reaching 600 meters after nearly four decades of activity, while Klyuchevskoy experienced ten summit eruptions and two lateral vent openings following an eight-year quiet period. Bezymianny displayed near-annual explosive-effusive eruptions, and the Tolbachik Fissure Zone resumed activity after a 36-year hiatus.

Ozerov, A. Yu., Girina, O. A., Zharinov, N. A., Belousov, A. B., & Demyanchuk, Yu. V. (2020). Eruptions in the Northern Group of Volcanoes, in Kamchatka, during the Early 21st Century. Journal of Volcanology and Seismology, 14(1), 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1134/s0742046320010054