VONA/KVERT-Project: Sheveluch (1000-27)  20110608/0228Z

Issued: 20110608/0228Z
Volcano: Sheveluch (1000-27)
Aviation Color Code: Orange
Source: KVERT
Notice number: 2011/22
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: 16405 ft/ 5 km- Satellite
Distance of ash plume from the volcano (mi/km): 46.61 mi/75 km 
Direction of ash plume or ash cloud drift from the volcano: North
Time and method of observation: 20110608/0228Z - 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: The ash cloud 10x18 km in size drifting in 75 km to the north 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,
Dmitry Melnikov 
dvm@kscnet.ru