(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA) (2) Issued:20221101/0511Z (3) Volcano:Sheveluch (CAVW #300270) (4) Current aviation colour code:ORANGE (5) Previous aviation colour code:orange (6) Source:KVERT (7) Notice Number:2022-159 (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:A growth of the lava dome continues, a strong fumarole activity, and an incandescence of the lava dome, explosions, and hot avalanches accompanies this process. Video and satellite data by KVERT show: the ash plume from hot avalanches which collapsing from the the eastern part of the lava dome is extending for 210 km to the east-south-east of the volcano.\n\nThe extrusive eruption of the volcano continues. Ash explosions up to 10-15 km (32,800-49,200 ft) a.s.l. could occur at any time. Ongoing activity could affect international and low-flying aircraft. (12) Volcanic cloud height:3000-3300 m (9840-10824 ft) AMSL Time and method of ash plume/cloud height determination: 20221101/0510Z – Video data(13) Other volcanic cloud information:Distance of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: 210 km (130 mi)\nDirection of drift of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: ESE / azimuth 123 deg \nTime and method of ash plume/cloud determination: 20221101/0400Z – Himawari-8 14m15(14) Remarks:(15) Contacts: Dmitry V. Melnikov, IVS FEB RAS\ndvm@kscnet.ru \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.
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