Twin volcanic eruptions have struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off its eastern coast.

Officials believe a volcano that erupted in Russia after hundreds of years may be connected to a huge earthquake last week.

A stunning and terrifying event has unfolded in Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. After one of the most powerful earthquakes in history, the Krasheninnikov volcano, dormant for over 600 years, has ...

WATCH: Russia’s Krasheninnikov volcano erupts for first time in centuries The Krasheninnikov volcano in Russia’s Kamchatka ...

The Krasheninnikov Volcano in Russia’s Far East has erupted for the second time in 24 hours, launching a massive ash plume 4 ...

A massive volcano has erupted in Russia's far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula region for the first time in centuries, just days ...

The Krasheninnikov volcano’s first eruption in centuries is believed to have been triggered in part by the massive earthquake ...

Volcano erupts on Kamchatka Peninsula for first time in centuries, no threat to settlements. Follows powerful 8.8-magnitude quake in region.

The Krasheninnikov volcano sent ash more than 3.7 miles into the sky, according to staff at the Kronotsky Reserve, where the volcano is located.

A long-dormant volcano in Russia’s Far East erupted Sunday for the first time in hundreds of years, scientists said, spewing an ash cloud several miles high.

Russian volcano erupts after centuries of dormancy, spewing hot ash into sky and triggering 7.0-magnitude earthquake with ...