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Volcano

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SFC/Flight Level 140

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Description

Date: 2015-03-05 07:00 UTC
Volcano:S
Area: I
Source: Cvghm, Mtsat-2
Aviation colour code: red
Summit elevation:  2460m
Eruption Details: va obs to fl300 at 04/2330z 125nm to nw

Volcano ash cloud I - S   Thursday 05 Mar 2015 07:00 UTC

Remarks: eruption at 04/2045z. height derived from mtsat ir image andmedan sounding. high level va moving to nw and dissipating. lowlevel va continues to sw. use text advisory for flight

This data supplements the official Volcanic Ash Advisory Graphics and Volcanic Ash Advisories. The data is to be used with caution. The official Volcanic Ash Graphics and Volcanic Ash Advisories take precedence in all circumstances. Please refer to national NOTAMs for definitive boundaries of no-fly areas.

Altitiude levels (International Standard Atmosphere)

SFC to FL200 - Ash concentrations between the surface and 20,000 feet.
FL200 to FL350 - Ash concentrations between 20,000 feet and 35,000 feet.
FL350 to FL550 - Ash concentrations between 35,000 feet and 55,000 feet.
SFC to 6000FT - Ash concentrations between the surface and 6,000 feet.