(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA) |
(2) Issued: | 20231204/0109Z |
(3) Volcano: | Sheveluch (CAVW #300270) |
(4) Current aviation colour code: | ORANGE |
(5) Previous aviation colour code: | orange |
(6) Source: | KVERT |
(7) Notice Number: | 2023-162 |
(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: | Video and satellite data by KVERT shows a strong wind lifts ash from the southern slopes of Sheveluch volcano, and a plume of resuspended ash is extending for 230 km to the south-east of the volcano.
An extrusive-effusive eruption of the volcano continues. Ongoing activity could affect low-flying aircraft. |
(12) Volcanic cloud height: | 2000-2500 m (6560-8200 ft) AMSL Time and method of ash plume/cloud height determination: 20231204/0030Z – Himawari-9 14m15 |
(13) Other volcanic cloud information: | Distance of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: 230 km (143 mi) Direction of drift of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: SE / azimuth 126 deg Time and method of ash plume/cloud determination: 20231204/0030Z – Himawari-9 14m15 |
(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/.
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. |