(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA)
(2) Issued:	20171014/0324Z
(3) Volcano:	Karymsky (CAVW #300130)
(4) Current Aviation Color Code:	ORANGE
(5) Previous Aviation Color Code:	orange
(6) Source:	KVERT
(7) Notice Number:	2017-250
(8) Volcano Location:	N 54 deg 2 min E 159 deg 26 min
(9) Area:	Kamchatka, Russia
(10) Summit Elevation:	4874.08 ft (1486 m)
(11) Volcanic Activity Summary:	According to satellite data, the plume of resuspended ash blowing from the vicinity of Karymsky area drift for about 80 km to the east from the volcano. A moderate activity of the volcano continues. A danger of ash explosions up to 16,400-23,000 ft (5-7 km) a.s.l. is remains. Ongoing activity could affect low-flying aircraft.
(12) Volcanic cloud height:	4920-6560 ft (1500-2000 m) AMSL Time and method of ash plume/cloud height determination: 20171014/0300Z – Himawari-8
(13) Other volcanic cloud information:	Distance of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: 50 mi (80 km) Direction of drift of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: E / azimuth 98 deg Time and method of ash plume/cloud determination: 20171014/0300Z – Himawari-8
(14) Remarks:
(15) Contacts:	Dmitry V. Melnikov, IVS FEB RAS dvm@kscnet.ru Duty scientist: +79622825253
(16) Next Notice:	A new VONA will be issued if conditions change significantly or the Aviation Color Code is changes. 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.