Russian volcano erupts for first time in more than 500 years

A volcano in Russia has erupted for the first time in more than 500 years.

Scientists say it could be linked to last week's 8.8 magnitude earthquake which caused tsunami warnings in places like Japan and Hawaii.

The Krasheninnikov Volcano is found in the Kamchatka peninsula - the epicentre of the earthquake.

A plume of ash was thrown six kilometres (3.7 miles) into the air overnight.

Russia's emergency ministry said there was no threat to areas where people live.

Last week's earthquake was one of the strongest ever recorded and experts have warned that aftershocks are possible for the next several weeks.

The Krasheninnikov Volcano lives on Russia's Eastern Volcanic Belt which is home to around 300 volcanoes and according to Nasa's Earth Observatory, 29 of them are still active.

Researchers say lava flowed from the south-western side of the volcano for 2.7 kilometres (1.7 miles).

It's thought the last time lava spewed from this volcano was around 1463.