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[SandySparkles]

Volcano erupts in Russia after 8.8 magnitude earthquake

The Kliuchevskoi volcano, the largest and most active on the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia's Far East, has erupted just hours after two powerful earthquakes hit the region. According to reports from the Russian agency RIA Novosti, citing the Geophysical Service of the Russian Academy of Sciences, lava has begun to flow down the western side of the volcano.

Since last week, emergency services have advised residents not to visit the Kliuchevskói volcano and others in the area due to increased seismic activity. Kliuchevskói has a height of 4800 meters and a main crater with a diameter of about 700 meters. It is located just 30 kilometers from the village of Kliuchi in the Ust-Kamchatsky district, and about 4.500 residents could be affected by the eruption, writes A2 CNN.

Kamchatka is one of the most active volcanic and seismic zones in the world, with about 130 volcanoes, of which about 30 are active. Recent earthquakes, one of which measured 8.8 in magnitude – the largest in the region since 1952.

In the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the regional capital, minor damage was reported, including the collapse of a garden facade. Meanwhile, in the Sayalin region, flooding was recorded at the port of Severo-Kurlisk and at a fishing factory. 

Although this is a REMARKABLE photo, words cannot express how deeply my heart breaks for anyone that is being adversely affected by nature's UNPRECEDNTED fury!💔

Numerous floods, the tsunami's, the earthquakes, fires have displaced SO many people AND wildlife!!! It is difficult to find words!😢  I am sending heartfelt prayers of solace, safety and protection for anyone affected by this!!! I will be donating to the Red Cross but wish there was more that I could do to help!🙏🙏💝💝

I hope and pray for the safety of ANY of our Forum family, their families and pets in the path of the tsunamis, or affected by the earthquakes!! I am counting my blessings today!!!🙏🙏🤞

~~~All we need is LOVE💖 

[Kachina624]

It seems like there has been an unusual amount of seismic activity around the Ring of Fire in the past year, including in the US.   Makes you wonder what's going on.

[Desertdi]

The earth DID go off its axis a small degree during the 2004 disaster...

[SandySparkles]

@Kachina624 Welcome!🥰 I have been pondering the same thing!🤔 There is just SO much going on with this catastrophic weather; floods, fires, earthquakes, loss of precious life! It is difficult to comprehend! I am TRULY heartbroken!💔😔

I am not familiar with the Ring of Fire, but am going to investigate it, so THANK you so much for caring to share!🤗

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

[SandySparkles]

@Desertdi 

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@Desertdi wrote:

The earth DID go off its axis a small degree during the 2004 disaster...

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Here's a breakdown:

1. Large, Slow Shifts Over Geologic Time:

• Earth's axis has tilted and wobbled over millions of years due to various factors, including the gravitational pull of other celestial bodies and Earth's internal dynamics. 
• One notable example is a 12-degree tilt that occurred around 84 million years ago, which was relatively fast in geological terms but still took place over a long period. 
• These slow, natural shifts are part of the Earth's long-term climate cycles. 

2. Recent Shifts Linked to Climate Change:

• In the last few decades, scientists have observed a noticeable shift in Earth's axis of rotation, particularly a drift of the poles. 
• This recent shift is largely attributed to the melting of glaciers and ice sheets due to climate change, which redistributes Earth's mass. 
• Groundwater pumping is also a contributing factor, as it alters the distribution of water on the planet's surface. 
• These changes, while not as dramatic as the geological shifts mentioned earlier, are still significant and are accelerating polar drift. 

3. The 2011 Japan Earthquake:

• The 2011 Tohoku earthquake in Japan was so powerful that it shifted Japan's landmass by about 2 meters to the east and also had a minor effect on Earth's axis of rotation.
• However, this was a localized effect from a single seismic event and not a long-term shift in the Earth's axis. 

In summary, while there have been significant shifts in Earth's axis over time, including a recent acceleration due to climate change, there hasn't been a single year where the Earth "went off axis" in a dramatic way. The changes are more accurately described as polar motion and axial tilt variations, which can be influenced by both natural and human-related factors according to NASA!

I  quickly gathered this fascinating  information from the web! THANK you SO much for caring to share!!🤗

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

[Desertdi]

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@SandySparkles wrote:

@Desertdi 

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@Desertdi wrote:

The earth DID go off its axis a small degree during the 2004 disaster...

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Here's a breakdown:

1. Large, Slow Shifts Over Geologic Time:

• Earth's axis has tilted and wobbled over millions of years due to various factors, including the gravitational pull of other celestial bodies and Earth's internal dynamics. 
• One notable example is a 12-degree tilt that occurred around 84 million years ago, which was relatively fast in geological terms but still took place over a long period. 
• These slow, natural shifts are part of the Earth's long-term climate cycles. 

2. Recent Shifts Linked to Climate Change:

• In the last few decades, scientists have observed a noticeable shift in Earth's axis of rotation, particularly a drift of the poles. 
• This recent shift is largely attributed to the melting of glaciers and ice sheets due to climate change, which redistributes Earth's mass. 
• Groundwater pumping is also a contributing factor, as it alters the distribution of water on the planet's surface. 
• These changes, while not as dramatic as the geological shifts mentioned earlier, are still significant and are accelerating polar drift. 

3. The 2011 Japan Earthquake:

• The 2011 Tohoku earthquake in Japan was so powerful that it shifted Japan's landmass by about 2 meters to the east and also had a minor effect on Earth's axis of rotation.
• However, this was a localized effect from a single seismic event and not a long-term shift in the Earth's axis. 

In summary, while there have been significant shifts in Earth's axis over time, including a recent acceleration due to climate change, there hasn't been a single year where the Earth "went off axis" in a dramatic way. The changes are more accurately described as polar motion and axial tilt variations, which can be influenced by both natural and human-related factors according to NASA!

I  quickly gathered this fascinating  information from the web! THANK you SO much for caring to share!!🤗

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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@SandySparkles 

I sincerely appreciate the research you have done!     di