(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA)
 (2) Issued:20190311/0354Z
 (3) Volcano:Karymsky (CAVW #300130)
 (4) Current aviation colour code:ORANGE
 (5) Previous aviation colour code:orange
 (6) Source:KVERT
 (7) Notice Number:2019-59
 (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:Satellite data shows an ash plume is extending about 65 km to the east-south-east from volcano.


A moderate eruptive activity of the volcano continues. Ash explosions up to 13,100-19,700 ft (4-6 km) a.s.l. could occur at any time. Ongoing activity could affect low-flying aircrafts.
(12) Volcanic cloud height:8200 ft (2500 m) AMSL Time and method of ash plume/cloud height determination: 20190311/0156Z – JPSS-1 (14m15)
(13) Other volcanic cloud information:Distance of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: 40 mi (65 km)
Direction of drift of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: ESE / azimuth 119 deg
Time and method of ash plume/cloud determination: 20190311/0156Z – JPSS-1 (14m15)
(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 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.