(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA) |
(2) Issued: | 20230614/2131Z |
(3) Volcano: | Sheveluch (CAVW #300270) |
(4) Current aviation colour code: | ORANGE |
(5) Previous aviation colour code: | orange |
(6) Source: | KVERT |
(7) Notice Number: | 2023-77 |
(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: | The extrusive-effusive eruption of the volcano continues. Video data by KVERT shows plume of resuspended ash extends more 70 km to the east of the volcano.
An extrusive 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: | 3000-3500 m (9840-11480 ft) AMSL Time and method of ash plume/cloud height determination: 20230614/2125Z – Video data |
(13) Other volcanic cloud information: | Distance of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: 70 km (43 mi) Direction of drift of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: E Time and method of ash plume/cloud determination: 20230614/2125Z – Video data |
(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/.
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. |