(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA)
 (2) Issued:20210221/0033Z
 (3) Volcano:Klyuchevskoy (CAVW #300260)
 (4) Current aviation colour code:YELLOW
 (5) Previous aviation colour code:yellow
 (6) Source:KVERT
 (7) Notice Number:2021-28
 (8) Volcano Location:N 56 deg 3 min E 160 deg 38 min
 (9) Area:Kamchatka, Russia
(10) Summit Elevation:4750 m (15580 ft)
(11) Volcanic Activity Summary:According to satellite data from the VolSatView Information System, a flank eruption (lateral break) began to form on the northwestern slope of Klyuchevskoy volcano at about 11:30 UTC on 20 February, 2021, and the eruption continues. A bright incandescence over the flank eruption began to observe from 15:23 UTC on 20 February at video-data by IVS FEB RAS. Probably a lava flow began to move from a lateral break. The flank eruption form on the altitude about 2.5-2.7 km a.s.l. near the Erman glacier. There is a real danger of mud flows for the Klyuchi Village. KVERT continues to monitor Klyuchevskoy volcano.

A moderate gas-steam activity of the volcano continues. The danger of ash explosions up to 19,700-23,000 ft (6-7 km) a.s.l. remains. Ongoing activity could affect low-flying aircraft.
(12) Volcanic cloud height:NO ASH CLOUD PRODUSED
(13) Other volcanic cloud information:NO ASH CLOUD PRODUSED
(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.