VONA/KVERT-Project: Sheveluch (1000-27)  20111005/0004Z

Issued: 20111005/0004Z
Volcano: Sheveluch (1000-27)
Aviation Color Code: Orange
Source: KVERT
Notice number: 2011/36
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): 44.75 mi/72 km 
Direction of ash plume or ash cloud drift from the volcano: North-West
Time and method of observation: 20111005/0004Z - NOAA 19 (4m5)
Start time of explosion and how determined: 20111004/1910Z - Visual
Duration of eruption (or indicate eruption is continuing): eruption is continuing

Remarks: Ash plume continues to drift from Sheveluch volcano.
Long ash cloud in size of 44x13.6 mi (71x22 km) (stretched from SW to NE) was detected in the distance of 44.6 mi (72 km) to NW from the volcano.  
Next Notice: A new VONA will be issued if conditions change significantly. 
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Best regards,
Dr. Olga A. Girina 
girina@kscnet.ru