Klyuchevskoy volcano (Kamchatka): flank-to-lateral eruption ended

Spattering from the cinder cone on the NW flank of Klyuchevskoy volcano on 16 March (image: volkstat.ru)

Spattering from the cinder cone on the NW flank of Klyuchevskoy volcano on 16 March (image: volkstat.ru)

The phase of the effusive-explosive activity of the volcano ceased as reported volcanological observatory KVERT in their latest issue.

The flank-to-lateral eruption on the northwestern slope began to ceased gradually over the past few days although weak incandescence from the cone and flows were still visible in the webcam images.
The eruption started on 21 February and was characterized by formation the new scoria cone (also called a cinder cone) around the NW fissure vents accompanied by the lava flow that currently reflected cooling.

The Aviation Color Code was lowered to Yellow (the second lowest level on a four-color scale) on 22 March. Two days later, on 24 March, the Aviation Color Code was lowered to Green (the lowest level).

Source: Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team volcano activity update 25 March 2021