(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA)
(2) Issued:	20180914/2352Z
(3) Volcano:	Sarychev Peak (CAVW #290240)
(4) Current aviation colour code:	ORANGE
(5) Previous aviation colour code:	yellow
(6) Source:	KVERT
(7) Notice Number:	2018-87
(8) Volcano Location:	N 48 deg 5 min E 153 deg 12 min
(9) Area:	Central Kuriles, Russia
(10) Summit Elevation:	4906.88 ft (1496 m)
(11) Volcanic Activity Summary:	An eruptive activity of the volcano is growing. According to visual data from Matua Island, explosions sent ash up to 3-4 km a.s.l. at 22:45 UTC on 14 September; an ash cloud drift to the north-northeast from the volcano. Before that, ash explosion was noted at 08:42 UTC on 12 September. Satellite data by KVERT showed a thermal anomaly over the volcano on 08 and 11-12 September; the volcano was obscured by clouds in the other days. An eruptive activity of the volcano is growing. Ash explosions up to 32,800-49,200 ft (10-15 km) a.s.l. could occur at any time. Ongoing activity could affect international and low-flying aircrafts.
(12) Volcanic cloud height:	9840-9840 ft (3000-3000 m) AMSL Time and method of ash plume/cloud height determination: 20180914/2245Z – Visual data
(13) Other volcanic cloud information:	Distance of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: 6 mi (10 km) Direction of drift of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: NNE Time and method of ash plume/cloud determination: 20180914/2245Z – Visual data
(14) Remarks:	The crater of the volcano is filled with lava. A thermal anomaly over the volcano is noting sometimes from 07 May, 2018. Moderate ash explosion of the volcano Sarychev Peak occurred on 11 August, 12 and 14 September, 2018.
(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/index_eng.php. 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.