Eruption at Sheveluch volcano ejects ash up to 10 970 m (36 000 feet) a.s.l., Russia

Volcanic ash from Sheveluch in Russia was observed at 10 970 m (36 000 feet) above sea level at 02:40 UTC on March 29, 2026. The advisory was issued by the Tokyo VAAC at 03:16 UTC on the same date.

The reported eruption at 02:22 UTC produced an ash cloud extending east from the volcano, with the observed ash cloud reaching from the surface up to 10 970 m (36 000 feet). Satellite data from Himawari-9 confirmed the presence of the ash cloud. No Aviation Color Code was stated in this advisory.

According to the Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report, Sheveluch displayed continuing eruptive activity through mid-March 2026. Explosions during March 11–12 generated ash plumes up to 8 000 m (19 700 feet), and on March 16 ash rose to 11 000 m (36 100 feet), drifting for hundreds of kilometers. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange as of the last report.

Sheveluch is a large stratovolcano located in the northern part of the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia. Known hazards include explosive eruptions, widespread ashfall, pyroclastic flows, and lahars. The nearest settlements at risk include the towns of Klyuchi and Ust-Kamchatsk, both situated within 50 km (31 miles) of the volcano.