(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA)
(2) Issued:	20181101/2346Z
(3) Volcano:	Sarychev Peak (CAVW #290240)
(4) Current aviation colour code:	YELLOW
(5) Previous aviation colour code:	orange
(6) Source:	KVERT
(7) Notice Number:	2018-108
(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:	A moderate gas-steam activity of the volcano continues. According to satellite data, a thermal anomaly over the volcano was noted last time on 15 October, 2018, and ash explosions - on 10 October, 2018. The volcano was quiet or obscured by clouds on 16-31 October. KVERT continues to monitor Sarychev Peak volcano. A moderate gas-steam activity of the volcano continues. The danger of ash explosions up to 32,800-49,200 ft (10-15 km) a.s.l. is remain. Ongoing activity could affect international and low-flying aircrafts.
(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/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.