Ash fell on 41,699 square miles of territory, according to the regional branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences Geophysical Survey. Scientists described the fallout as the biggest in nearly 60 years.
MOSCOW — A volcano erupted early Tuesday on Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, spewing clouds of dust 65,600 feet into the sky and covering broad areas with ash.
Officials closed the skies over the area to aircraft. Local authorities advised residents to stay indoors and shut schools in several affected communities. Two villages had their power supplies cut for a few hours until emergency crews restored them. The village of Klyuchi, which is located about 30 miles from the volcano, was covered by a 3-inch layer of dust. Residents posted videos showing the ash cloud plunging the area into darkness.
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