VONA/KVERT-Project: Kizimen (1000-23)  20110819/1655Z

Issued: 20110819/1655Z
Volcano: Kizimen (1000-23)
Aviation Color Code: Orange
Source: KVERT
Notice number: 2011/30
Volcano Location: 55°08'N, 160°19'E
Area: Kamchatka, Russia
Summit Elevation (feet/meters): 8153 ft/2485 m
Height of ash plume (feet/km) ASL and how determined: 0 ft/  km- unknown
Distance of ash plume from the volcano (mi/km): 20.2 mi/32.5 km 
Direction of ash plume or ash cloud drift from the volcano: East
Time and method of observation: 20110819/1655Z - 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: Gas-steam plume probably containing ash extending to the east 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