(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA) |
(2) Issued: | 20190611/2331Z |
(3) Volcano: | Klyuchevskoy (CAVW #300260) |
(4) Current aviation colour code: | ORANGE |
(5) Previous aviation colour code: | yellow |
(6) Source: | KVERT |
(7) Notice Number: | 2019-95 |
(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: | According to video data, ash emissions from Klyuchevskoy volcano are observing occasionally today. Ash plumes extend to the north directions of the volcano.
The explosive eruption of the volcano renewed. Ash explosions up to 19,700-26,200 ft (6-8 km) a.s.l. could occur at any time. Ongoing activity could affect international and low-flying aircraft. |
(12) Volcanic cloud height: | 16400 ft (5000 m) AMSL Time and method of ash plume/cloud height determination: 20190611/2330Z – Video data |
(13) Other volcanic cloud information: | Distance of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: 6 mi (10 km) Direction of drift of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: N Time and method of ash plume/cloud determination: 20190611/2330Z – Video data |
(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/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. |