(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA)
(2) Issued:	20181227/2226Z
(3) Volcano:	Sheveluch (CAVW #300270)
(4) Current aviation colour code:	ORANGE
(5) Previous aviation colour code:	orange
(6) Source:	KVERT
(7) Notice Number:	2018-132
(8) Volcano Location:	N 56 deg 38 min E 161 deg 18 min
(9) Area:	Kamchatka, Russia
(10) Summit Elevation:	10768.24 ft (3283 m), the dome elevation ~8200 ft (2500 m)
(11) Volcanic Activity Summary:	An eruptive activity of the volcano continues. Satellite data show an ash plume extended about 40 km to the north-west from the volcano. Explosive-extrusive eruption of the volcano continues. Ash explosions up to 26,200-49,200 ft (8-15 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: 20181227/2200Z – Himawari-8
(13) Other volcanic cloud information:	Distance of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: 25 mi (40 km) Direction of drift of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: NW / azimuth 313 deg Time and method of ash plume/cloud determination: 20181227/2200Z – Himawari-8
(14) Remarks:
(15) Contacts:	Dmitry V. Melnikov, IVS FEB RAS dvm@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.