8.8 Russia Earthquake Triggers 200 Quakes, Klyuchevskoy Volcano Eruption, Pacific Tsunami Alerts

A massive 8.8 magnitude undersea earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering over 200 aftershocks and tsunami alerts across the Pacific Rim, including Japan, Alaska, Hawaii, and parts of the U.S. West Coast. The quake caused tsunami waves up to 4 meters along Kamchatka's coast and prompted evacuations of thousands in the Kuril Islands and Japan, though no fatalities have been reported. In the aftermath, the Klyuchevskoy volcano, Eurasia's tallest active volcano, erupted, forming a new volcanic cone with lava flows and ash plumes reaching flight level 200, drifting eastward. While the direct link between the earthquake and volcanic eruption remains unconfirmed, the simultaneous events highlight Kamchatka's intense tectonic activity. Authorities have declared emergencies and issued widespread warnings, with minor injuries and structural damage reported but no major casualties so far. Satellite data and monitoring agencies continue tracking volcanic ash and seismic activity in the region.