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VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA)

WMRA01 RUVX 172111
VONA
DTG: 20260717/2111Z
VOLCANO: SHEVELUCH 300270
PSN: N5638 E16119
AREA: RUSSIAN FEDERATION
SOURCE ELEV: 2500M AMSL
NOTICE NR: 2026/34
CURRENT COLOUR CODE: ORANGE
PREVIOUS COLOUR CODE: ORANGE
SVO: KVERT
ACT STS: ERUPTION ONGOING
ONSET: 20260717/1930Z
DUR: 5 MIN
VA CLD HGT: 8800M AMSL
HGT SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9 14M15
MOV: E
CTC: ALEXANDER G. MANEVICH, IVS FEB RAS, TEL: +79622825253, MAG@KSCNET.RU, KVERT.FEBRAS.NET
RMK: EXPLOSION SENT ASH UP TO 8.8 KM ASL, ASH CLOUD MOVE TO EAST OF THE VOLCANO
NXT NOTICE: A NEW VONA WILL BE ISSUED IF COND CHANGE SIGNIFICANTLY OR IF THE COLOUR CODE CHANGES.
 

CITATION GUIDELINES


For formal scientific citation of this KVERT/VONA, please use the following:
KVERT Volcano Observatory Notice for Aviation (VONA). July 17, 2026. KVERT, Institute of Volcanology and Seismology FEB RAS. URL: http://kvert.febras.net/van/?vn=115.
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]