(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA)
 (2) Issued:20200428/2343Z
 (3) Volcano:Klyuchevskoy (CAVW #300260)
 (4) Current aviation colour code:ORANGE
 (5) Previous aviation colour code:orange
 (6) Source:KVERT
 (7) Notice Number:2020-64
 (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:A moderate explosive-effusive eruption of the volcano continues. The Strombolian and sometimes Vulcanian types of volcanic activity is observing. The lava flow continues to move on the southeastern flank of the volcano (the Apakhonchich chute), phreatic bursts and collapse of loose slag material accompany this process. According to satellite data, a gas-steam plume containing some amount of ash is extending about 54 km to the west of the volcano.

A moderate explosive eruption of the volcano continues. Ash explosions up to 16,400-23,000 ft (5-7 km) a.s.l. could occur at any time. Ongoing activity could affect low-flying aircraft.
(12) Volcanic cloud height:16400-18040 ft (5000-5500 m) AMSL Time and method of ash plume/cloud height determination: 20200428/2254Z – NOAA 18 (4m5)
(13) Other volcanic cloud information:Distance of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: 34 mi (54 km)
Direction of drift of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: W / azimuth 271 deg
Time and method of ash plume/cloud determination: 20200428/2254Z – NOAA 18 (4m5)
(14) Remarks:
(15) Contacts: Alexander G. Manevich, IVS FEB RAS
mag@kscnet.ru +74152202115

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.

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