KVERT Information Releases
Information of Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)
 (1) KVERT VOLCANIC ACTIVITY NOTICE (VAN)
 (2) Issued:20260208/0808Z
 (3) Volcano:Sheveluch (CAVW #300270)
 (4) Current aviation colour code:ORANGE
 (5) Previous aviation colour code:red
 (6) Source:KVERT
 (7) Notice Number:2026-24
 (8) Volcano Location:N 56 deg 38 min E 161 deg 19 min
 (9) Area:Kamchatka, Russia
(10) Summit Elevation:3283 m (10768.24 ft), the dome elevation ~2500 m (8200 ft)
(11) Volcanic Activity Summary:No new ash explosions have been observed on the volcano Sheveluch at now, but an ash cloud at altitude of 9 km a.s.l. continues to move for 350 km to the north-west of the volcano. An explosive-extrusive eruption of the volcano continues. Ash explosions up to 12 km (39,400 ft) a.s.l. could occur at any time. Ongoing activity could affect international and low-flying aircraft.
(12) Volcanic cloud height:NO ASH CLOUD PRODUSED
(13) Other volcanic cloud information:NO ASH CLOUD PRODUSED
(14) Remarks:
(15) Contacts: Dmitry V. Melnikov, IVS FEB RAS, dvm@kscnet.ru, Duty scientist: +79622825253
(16) Next Notice:A new Notice will be issued if conditions change significantly or the colour code is changed. Notices are posted at http://kvert.febras.net. 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.

CITATION GUIDELINES

For formal scientific citation of this VONA/KVERT Information Release, please use the following:
VONA/KVERT Information Release, February 08, 2026. KVERT, Institute of Volcanology and Seismology FEB RAS. URL: http://kvert.febras.net/van/?n=2026-24.
Aviation Color 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]