Volcano erupts in Russian Far East

A large-scale volcanic eruption occurred Saturday in the Russia's far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, but the Japanese weather agency said no tsunami was observed to have hit Japan.

The Japan Meteorological Agency said that following the eruption at around 5:10 p.m., smoke plumes spewed from Bezymianny and extended over 15 kilometers high.

Source: Japan Meteorological Agency

Since Tuesday, Bezymianny has been experiencing eruptions continuously.