(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA)
(2) Issued:	20221014/0702Z
(3) Volcano:	Alaid (CAVW #290390)
(4) Current aviation colour code:	ORANGE
(5) Previous aviation colour code:	orange
(6) Source:	KVERT
(7) Notice Number:	2022-131
(8) Volcano Location:	N 50 deg 51 min E 155 deg 33 min
(9) Area:	Northern Kuriles, Russia
(10) Summit Elevation:	2339 m (7671.92 ft)
(11) Volcanic Activity Summary:	The moderate eruptive activity of the volcano continues. An ash plume is extending for 101 km to the east of the volcano. A moderate eruptive activity of the volcano continues. Ash explosions up to 6 km (19,700 ft) a.s.l. could occur at any time. Ongoing activity could affect low-flying aircraft.
(12) Volcanic cloud height:	3500 m (11480 ft) AMSL Time and method of ash plume/cloud height determination: 20221014/0610Z – Himawari-8 14m15
(13) Other volcanic cloud information:	Distance of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: 101 km (63 mi) Direction of drift of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: E / azimuth 88 deg Time and method of ash plume/cloud determination: 20221014/0610Z – Himawari-8 14m15
(14) Remarks:
(15) Contacts:	Dr. Olga A. Girina, Head of KVERT, IVS FEB RAS girina@kscnet.ru +74152202044 Duty scientist: +79622825253
(16) Next Notice:	A new VONA will be issued if conditions change significantly or the colour code is changed. VONAs are posted at http://www.kscnet.ru/ivs/kvert/. 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.