Klyuchevskoy volcano (Kamchatka): new lava flow

After increased activity of the volcano during the past weeks associated with strong strombolian-vulcanian type explosions, the lava flow has started to descend on the southeastern flank. Ash emissions reached 16,400-23,000 ft (5,000-7,000 m) altitude. The plumes were dispersed towards the northeast direction. Ongoing activity could affect low-flying aircraft. Source: Kamchatka Volcanic…

Volcanic activity worldwide 18 Apr 2020: Karymsky volcano, Klyuchevskoy, Popocatépetl, Shiveluch, D…

Klyuchevskoy (Kamchatka): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 20000 ft (6100 m) altitude or flight level 200 and is moving at 25 kts in SE direction. The full report is as follows: VA EMISSIONS CONTINUING OBS VA DTG:18/1720Z to 20000 ft (6100 m) Karymsky (Kamchatka): KVERT reported that emissions of…