(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA)
(2) Issued:	20230704/2230Z
(3) Volcano:	Sheveluch (CAVW #300270)
(4) Current aviation colour code:	ORANGE
(5) Previous aviation colour code:	orange
(6) Source:	KVERT
(7) Notice Number:	2023-83
(8) Volcano Location:	N 56 deg 38 min E 161 deg 18 min
(9) Area:	Kamchatka, Russia
(10) Summit Elevation:	3283 m (10768.24 ft), the dome elevation ~2500 m (8200 ft)
(11) Volcanic Activity Summary:	Video and satellite data by KVERT shows a strong wind lifts ash from the slopes of Sheveluch volcano, and a plume of resuspended ash is extending about 95 km to the southeast of the volcano. An extrusive-effusive eruption of the volcano continues. A danger of ash explosions up to 10 km (32,800 ft) a.s.l. is remains. Ongoing activity could affect international and low-flying aircraft.
(12) Volcanic cloud height:	2500-3000 m (8200-9840 ft) AMSL Time and method of ash plume/cloud height determination: 20230704/2225Z – Video data
(13) Other volcanic cloud information:	Distance of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: 95 km (59 mi) Direction of drift of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: ESE / azimuth 108 deg Time and method of ash plume/cloud determination: 20230704/2150Z – Himawari-9 14m15
(14) Remarks:	plumes of resuspended ash
(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.