Villages in Russia's Ust-Kamchatsky District were left blanketed by a few inches of ash after the nearby Shiveluch volcano erupted on April 11.

Residents in local villages such as Klyuchi and Kozirevsk were affected by up to 9 centimetres of ash.

Footage shows the ash covering roads, roofs, cars, and trees.

The Shiveluch volcano has been given a code red for aviation danger meaning flights in the vicinity of the volcano have been suspended for safety reasons.

On the morning of April 11th, 2023, the Shiveluch volcano in Kamchatka, Russia, erupted, and the event was captured on video. The ash cloud that resulted from the eruption blanketed several villages in the Ust-Kamchatsky District, including Klyuchi and Kozirevsk.

According to reports, the sky within a radius of several dozen kilometers of the volcano was covered with an ash cloud, which caused a loud rumble that could be heard throughout the region. The cloud also caused an electrical charge, which resulted in thunderous sounds.

Residents of Klyuchi and the nearby village of Mayskoye reported experiencing ash fall, which can cause respiratory problems and damage crops. The ash can also disrupt flights and cause transportation delays.

The Shiveluch volcano is one of the most active in Kamchatka, and its eruptions have been documented for centuries. It is part of the larger Klyuchevskoy volcano group and is located in the northern part of the Kamchatka Peninsula.

On April 10, 2023, Kamchatka, Russia experienced the strongest ashfall in 60 years due to the eruption of the Shiveluch volcano. The town of Klyuchi, located closest to the volcano, was hit the hardest. Experts say that the last time such a significant amount of ashfall was recorded in Klyuchi was in 1964. Currently, a layer of ash around 8.5 centimeters thick has already fallen and the ashfall is ongoing.

The ash cloud stretches 500 kilometers northwest of Shiveluch and continues to spread. Ashfall is currently ongoing in the towns of Klyuchi and Kozirevsk. There is a possibility of ashfall in the Milkovsky, Tigilsky, Yelizovsky, Bystrinsky regions, and Petropavlovsk.

The Shiveluch volcano has been given a "red" code for aviation danger. This means that flights in the vicinity of the volcano have been suspended for safety reasons. Ashfall can cause severe damage to airplane engines and endanger the lives of passengers and crew.