VONA/KVERT-Project: Sheveluch (1000-27)  2011064/0135Z

Issued: 2011064/0135Z
Volcano: Sheveluch (1000-27)
Aviation Color Code: Orange
Source: KVERT
Notice number: 2011/15
Volcano Location: 56°39'N, 161°21'E
Area: Kamchatka, Russia
Summit Elevation (feet/meters): 8202 ft/2.500 m the dome elevation
Height of ash plume (feet/km) ASL and how determined: 0 ft/  km- unknown
Distance of ash plume from the volcano (mi/km): 22.37 mi/36 km 
Direction of ash plume or ash cloud drift from the volcano: South
Time and method of observation: 2011064/0135Z - NOAA 18 (4m5)
Start time of explosion and how determined: 2011/Z - unknown
Duration of eruption (or indicate eruption is continuing): eruption is continuing

Remarks: Ash cloud 23x11 km on the distance 13 km to the south from the volcano 
Next Notice: A new VONA will be issued if conditions change significantly. 
Updates are posted at http://www.kscnet.ru/ivs/kvert/index_eng.php

Best regards,
Dr. Olga A. Girina 
girina@kscnet.ru