(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA) (2) Issued:20211006/2244Z (3) Volcano:Sheveluch (CAVW #300270) (4) Current aviation colour code:ORANGE (5) Previous aviation colour code:orange (6) Source:KVERT (7) Notice Number:2021-120 (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 gas-steam activity of Sheveluch volcano continues. A strong wind raises ash from the southern flank of the volcano. Satellite and video data by KVERT showed a resuspended ash plume extended to the east-southeast of the volcano.\n\nResuspended ash plumes near Sheveluch volcano can be observed at altitudes of 4-6 km (13,100-19,700 ft) a.s.l. Ongoing activity could affect low-flying aircrafts. (12) Volcanic cloud height:3500-5000 m (11480-16400 ft) AMSL Time and method of ash plume/cloud height determination: 20211006/2210Z – Himawari-8(13) Other volcanic cloud information:Distance of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: 75 km (47 mi)\nDirection of drift of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: ESE / azimuth 110 deg \nTime and method of ash plume/cloud determination: 20211006/2210Z – Himawari-8(14) Remarks:(15) Contacts:Dr. Olga A. Girina, Head of KVERT, IVS FEB RAS\ngirina@kscnet.ru +74152202044\n\nDuty 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/.\n\nIn 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.