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VONA notifications

Aviation color code

The aviation color code (ACC) follows recommendations of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and provides pilots, the public, and aviation authorities with information about the status of volcanoes that could affect air traffic.

The aviation color code is independent of the color code also issued by the Icelandic Meteorological Office, known as the “Volcano Alert Level System (VALS).” The VALS color code is intended to convey information about potential impacts on the ground, and therefore, these two color codes may differ at any given time.



Notification of change in aviation color code

Reykjanes

Time: 20. Mar 2024, 11:00 GMT

Color code:  Orange 

Volcano id: 371020

Activity summary:
The effusive eruption which commenced on 16 March continues, with a pretty stable rate over the past 24 hours. Lava and gas are released by a series of active vents located in the southern part of the original fissure which opened in the beginning of the eruption. On 17th March SO2 fluxes up to 50 kg/s have been measured, but more recent DOAS measurements suggest the SO2 flux has reduced significantly. Preliminary data from orthophotos indicate this is the largest eruption occurring in the area.

Cloud height:
No ash is detected

Other cloud information:
The volcanic plume height is still confined within few km. No ash is detected.

Remarks:
Gas dispersal forecast is accessible here: https://en.vedur.is/volcanoes/fagradalsfjall-eruption/volcanic-gases/ The latest hazard map is accessible here: https://en.vedur.is/volcanoes/fagradalsfjall-eruption/hazard-map/ The latest news is accessible here: https://en.vedur.is/about-imo/news/volcanic-unrest-grindavik






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