The eruption of the Krasheninnikov volcano comes just four days after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck the geologically turbulent peninsula on July 30.

Officials believe a volcano that erupted in Russia after hundreds of years may be connected to a huge earthquake last week. See video and photos.

Video. The Krasheninnikov volcano in Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula continued erupting on Monday, a day after it became active for the first time in over 600 years following a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake in the region.