VONA/KVERT (Klyuchevskoy 2020-104)
(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA) (2) Issued:20200529/0542Z (3) Volcano:Klyuchevskoy (CAVW #300260) (4) Current aviation colour code:ORANGE (5) Previous aviation colour code:orange (6) Source:KVERT (7) Notice Number:2020-104 (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 volcanic activity is observing. The lava flow continues to move on the southeastern flank of the volcano (the Apakhonchich chute), phreatic bursts accompany this process. According to satellite and visual data, a weak ash plume is extending for 400 km to the south-east of the volcano.\n\nA 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:18040-19680 ft (5500-6000 m) AMSL Time and method of ash plume/cloud height determination: 20200529/0510Z – Himawari-8(13) Other volcanic cloud information:Distance of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: 249 mi (400 km)\nDirection of drift of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: ESE / azimuth 109 deg \nTime and method of ash plume/cloud determination: 20200529/0510Z – Himawari-8(14) Remarks:(15) Contacts: Alexander G. Manevich, IVS FEB RAS\nmag@kscnet.ru +74152202115\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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