(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA)

 (2) Issued:

20190627/0857Z

 (3) Volcano:

Raikoke (CAVW #290250)

 (4) Current aviation colour code:

YELLOW

 (5) Previous aviation colour code:

orange

 (6) Source:

KVERT

 (7) Notice Number:

2019-106

 (8) Volcano Location:

N 48 deg 17 min E 153 deg 15 min

 (9) Area:

Central Kuriles, Russia

(10) Summit Elevation:

1807 ft (551 m)

(11) Volcanic Activity Summary:

The strong explosive eruption of the volcano finished. According to satellite data, the volcano is quiet. Aerosol clouds continue to drift to the northwest and east of the volcano.

The explosive eruption of the volcano finished. 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:

Olga A. Girina, IVS FEB RAS

girina@kscnet.ru 

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.