(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA)
(2) Issued:	20201007/2154Z
(3) Volcano:	Klyuchevskoy (CAVW #300260)
(4) Current aviation colour code:	ORANGE
(5) Previous aviation colour code:	yellow
(6) Source:	KVERT
(7) Notice Number:	2020-183
(8) Volcano Location:	N 56 deg 3 min E 160 deg 38 min
(9) Area:	Kamchatka, Russia
(10) Summit Elevation:	15580 ft (4750 m)
(11) Volcanic Activity Summary:	A moderate explosive-effusive eruption of the volcano continues, the Strombolian and gas-steam activity with some amount of ash is observing. The lava flow continues to move along Apakhonchich chute on the southeastern volcanic flank. Strong explosions together with the collapses of the chute sides were observed from 17:45 to 18:40 UTC on 07 October. Satellite data showed a large bright thermal anomaly in an area of the volcano; ash plume continues to extending to the southeast of the volcano. A moderate explosive-effusive eruption of the volcano continues. Ash explosions up to 19,700-23,000 ft (6-7 km) a.s.l. could occur at any time. Ongoing activity could affect low-flying aircraft.
(12) Volcanic cloud height:	16400-18040 ft (5000-5500 m) AMSL Time and method of ash plume/cloud height determination: 20201007/1745Z – Video data
(13) Other volcanic cloud information:	Distance of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: 124 mi (200 km) Direction of drift of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: ESE / azimuth 109 deg Time and method of ash plume/cloud determination: 20201007/1750Z – Himawari-8
(14) Remarks:
(15) Contacts:	Dr. Olga A. Girina, Head of KVERT, IVS FEB RAS girina@kscnet.ru +74152202044 Duty scientist: +79622825253
(16) Next Notice:	A new VONA will be issued if conditions change significantly or the colour code is changed. VONAs are posted at http://www.kscnet.ru/ivs/kvert/. In Russia, KVERT, on behalf of the Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (IVS) FEB RAS, is responsible for providing information on volcanic activity to international air navigation services for the airspace users.