(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA) (2) Issued:20190218/0216Z (3) Volcano:Karymsky (CAVW #300130) (4) Current aviation colour code:ORANGE (5) Previous aviation colour code:orange (6) Source:KVERT (7) Notice Number:2019-36 (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 a weak ash plume extending about 117 km to the east-south-east from Karymsky volcano.\n\nA 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:8200-9840 ft (2500-3000 m) AMSL Time and method of ash plume/cloud height determination: 20190218/0059Z – MODIS TERRA (31m32)(13) Other volcanic cloud information:Distance of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: 73 mi (117 km)\nDirection of drift of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: ESE / azimuth 102 deg \nTime and method of ash plume/cloud determination: 20190218/0059Z – MODIS TERRA (31m32)(14) Remarks:(15) Contacts: Alexander G. Manevich, IVS FEB RAS\nmag@kscnet.ru +74152202115\n\nDuty 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.\n\nIn 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.