Moscow, 9 April 2023 (dpa/MIA) - The Bezymianny volcano on Russia's Kamchatka peninsula has blown a column of ash about 10 kilometres high into the air.

Russian geologists also published photos of lava and fumes coming out of the volcano.

Bezymianny, with a height of 3 kilometres, is one of the most active volcanoes in the world.

The highest danger level, red, was declared for aviation.

According to the Russian Civil Defence Department, there was no danger to inhabited areas or tourist groups. The volcano is located about 350 kilometres from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the capital of the peninsula.

The peninsula is about 6,600 kilometres east of Moscow and is one of the areas with the highest concentration of geothermal activity in the world, with about 30 active volcanoes.

Because of its volcanoes, geysers and thermal springs, Kamchatka is a desired destination for many nature lovers.

The 1,200-kilometre-long and up to 450-kilometre-wide Kamchatka peninsula has around 160 volcanoes, but only a few of them are still active. The volcanic region is a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.