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Volcanic eruption in Russia's far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula - at 3,085-meter Plosky Tolbachik volcano - started Nov. 27 for first time in 36 years, located 343 kilometers from region's capital of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, March 2013. (Reuters)

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March 04, 2013

A volcanic eruption in Russia's far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula has produced stunning images of lava flowing through a snowy wilderness.

The 3,085-meter Plosky Tolbachik volcano is located 343 kilometers (217 miles) from the region's capital of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. It began erupting on November 27 for the first time about 36 years.

The Kamchatka branch of the Russian Geophysical Service reports the eruption is no threat to any settlements.

It is unknown how long the eruption will last.

The U.N. science and cultural organization says Kamchatka is one of the most volcanically-active areas in the world according to with 29 active volcanos.

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