(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA)
(2) Issued:	20200413/2135Z
(3) Volcano:	Klyuchevskoy (CAVW #300260)
(4) Current aviation colour code:	ORANGE
(5) Previous aviation colour code:	orange
(6) Source:	KVERT
(7) Notice Number:	2020-47
(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 eruption of the Strombolian and sometimes Vulcanian types of the volcano continues. According to video and satellite data, a gas-steam plume containing some amount of ash is extending about 47 km to the east-south-east from the volcano. A moderate explosive eruption of the volcano continues. Ash explosions up to 16,400-23,000 ft (5-7 km) a.s.l. could occur at any time. Ongoing activity could affect low-flying aircraft.
(12) Volcanic cloud height:	18040-19680 ft (5500-6000 m) AMSL Time and method of ash plume/cloud height determination: 20200413/2045Z – NOAA 19 (4m5)
(13) Other volcanic cloud information:	Distance of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: 29 mi (47 km) Direction of drift of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: ESE / azimuth 106 deg
(14) Remarks:
(15) Contacts:	Anton A. Nuzhdaev, IVS FEB RAS envi@kscnet.ru 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/index_eng.php. 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.