KVERT DAILY REPORT
Kamchatkan and Kuriles Volcanic Activity
May 15, 2026, all time is UTC

SHEVELUCH VOLCANO (CAVW #300270)
56.64 N, 161.32 E; Elevation 3283 m (10768 ft), the dome elevation ~2500 m (8200 ft)
Aviation Colour Code is ORANGE

A growth of the lava dome of the volcano continues, this process is accompanied by powerful gas-steam emissions; a new block of low-viscosity lava continues to grow in the northern part of the lava dome. Satellite data by KVERT showed the volcano was obscured by clouds.

BEZYMIANNY VOLCANO (CAVW #300250)
55.97 N, 160.6 E; Elevation 2882 m (9453 ft)
Aviation Colour Code is ORANGE

Activity of the volcano remains elevated: the effusing of lava flows on the dome slopes is accompanied by the collapses of hot avalanches, intense glow of the flows and avalanches at night, and powerful gas-steam activity of the dome. Satellite data by KVERT showed a bright thermal anomaly on the volcano.

KRASHENINNIKOV VOLCANO (CAVW #300190)
54.6 N, 160.27 E; Elevation 1856 m (6088 ft)
Aviation Colour Code is YELLOW

An effusive eruption of the volcano continues: lava flows are effusing to the eastern slopes of the Northern Cone of the volcano, and a gas-steam emission from this Cone is observing. Satellite data by KVERT showed a large thermal anomaly on the volcano.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Duty scientist: Alexander G. Manevich,
E-mail: mag@kscnet.ru

Tel. Duty scientist: +79622825253

Head of KVERT Dr. Olga A. Girina,
E-mail: girina@kscnet.ru
Tel.: +74152202044

In 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.

The daily satellite monitoring for volcanoes of Kamchatkan and Kuriles are producing of KVERT.
KVERT web-page (the Institute of Volcanology and Seismology FEB RAS): http://kvert.febras.net.

CITATION GUIDELINES

For formal scientific citation of this KVERT Daily Report, please use the following:
KVERT Daily Report, мая 15, 2026. KVERT, Institute of Volcanology and Seismology FEB RAS. URL: http://kvert.febras.net/van/?n=2026-05-15.
Aviation Colour Codes

GREEN

Volcano is in normal, non-eruptive state
   or, after a change from a higher level:
Volcanic activity considered to have ceased, and volcano reverted to its normal, non-eruptive state.

YELLOW

Volcano is experiencing signs of elevated unrest above known background levels.
 or, after a change from higher level:
Volcanic activity has decreased significantly but continues to be closely monitored for possible renewed increase.

ORANGE

Volcano is exhibiting heightened unrest with increased likelihood of eruption.
   or,
Volcanic eruption is underway with no or minor ash emission.
[specify ash-plume height if possible]

RED

Eruption is forecast to be imminent with significant emission of ash into the atmosphere likely.
  or,
Eruption is underway with significant emission of ash into the atmosphere.
[specify ash-plume height if possible]

UNASSIGNED

There is insufficient information available to assess the current status of the volcano or volcanic activity.