11.10 Eurasia�s Highest Volcano Spews Ash As Quakes Rattle Kamchatka

PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKY, October 11 (RIA Novosti) � Eurasia�s highest volcano, Klyuchevskoy in Russia�s Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, threw plumes of smoke and ash high into the air on Friday amid a series of quakes in the region.

The Klyuchevskoy, which lies 220 miles north of regional capital Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, is one of the largest active volcanoes in the world and reaches an altitude of 15,584 feet. It erupts about every 2-3 years.

The Kamchatka emergencies ministry said in a statement that scientists observing volcanic activity in the region notified the authorities on Friday morning that the volcano had sent clouds of smoke and ash to the altitude of about 6,000 meters (19,700 feet).

Tourists were recommended to stay away from the volcano. Aviation authorities have also been warned.