(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA)
 (2) Issued:20220315/0456Z
 (3) Volcano:Bezymianny (CAVW #300250)
 (4) Current aviation colour code:ORANGE
 (5) Previous aviation colour code:orange
 (6) Source:KVERT
 (7) Notice Number:2022-18
 (8) Volcano Location:N 55 deg 58 min E 160 deg 35 min
 (9) Area:Kamchatka, Russia
(10) Summit Elevation:2882 m (9452.96 ft)
(11) Volcanic Activity Summary:An explosive eruption of the volcano continues. An ash plume extended about 130 km to the west from the volcano.

An explosive eruption of the volcano continues. Ash explosions up to 10-15 km (32,800-49,200 ft) a.s.l. could occur during next several days. Ongoing activity could affect international and low-flying aircraft.
(12) Volcanic cloud height:4500-5000 m (14760-16400 ft) AMSL Time and method of ash plume/cloud height determination: 20220315/0420Z – Himawari-8
(13) Other volcanic cloud information:Distance of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: 130 km (81 mi)
Direction of drift of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: W / azimuth 270 deg
Time and method of ash plume/cloud determination: 20220315/0420Z – Himawari-8
(14) Remarks:
(15) Contacts: Alexander G. Manevich, IVS FEB RAS
mag@kscnet.ru +74152202115

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.