(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA) |
(2) Issued: | 20220908/0341Z |
(3) Volcano: | Chikurachki (CAVW #290360) |
(4) Current aviation colour code: | YELLOW |
(5) Previous aviation colour code: | orange |
(6) Source: | KVERT |
(7) Notice Number: | 2022-108 |
(8) Volcano Location: | N 50 deg 19 min E 155 deg 27 min |
(9) Area: | Northern Kuriles, Russia |
(10) Summit Elevation: | 1816 m (5956.48 ft) |
(11) Volcanic Activity Summary: | A gas-steam activity of the volcano continues. Probably, the explosive eruption that began on 23 August was ending on 02 September. According to the satellite data by KVERT, last time the ash plume from the volcano was observing on 02 September, and a weak thermal anomaly over the volcano on 04 September. KVERT continues to monitor Chikurachki volcano.
A gas-steam activity of the volcano continues. Ongoing activity could affect low-flying aircraft. |
(12) Volcanic cloud height: | NO ASH CLOUD PRODUSED |
(13) Other volcanic cloud information: | NO ASH CLOUD PRODUSED |
(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. |