In the 20th century when the first archaeological researches of Kamchatka began, no constructions signifying the existence of large fortified settlements had been left. First scientist who realized ...

The volcano shot a vast cloud of ash far into the sky that smothered villages in drifts of grey volcanic dust. via REUTERS. About 300,000 people live on Russia’s vast Kamchatka peninsula, which ...

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Associated Press. MOSCOW — A volcano erupted early Tuesday on Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, spewing clouds of dust 265,600 feet into the sky and covering broad areas with ash.