(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA) |
(2) Issued: | 20220131/2114Z |
(3) Volcano: | Chikurachki (CAVW #290360) |
(4) Current aviation colour code: | ORANGE |
(5) Previous aviation colour code: | orange |
(6) Source: | KVERT |
(7) Notice Number: | 2022-11 |
(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 moderate eruptive activity of the volcano continues. Satellite data by KVERT showed an ash cloud extended about 104 km to the west-south-west from the volcano.
A strong gas-steam activity of the volcano continues. Ash explosions up to 6 km (19,700 ft) a.s.l. could occur at any time. Ongoing activity could affect low-flying aircraft. |
(12) Volcanic cloud height: | 2800-3000 m (9184-9840 ft) AMSL Time and method of ash plume/cloud height determination: 20220131/1619Z – Suomi NPP (14m15) |
(13) Other volcanic cloud information: | Distance of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: 104 km (65 mi) Direction of drift of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: WSW / azimuth 254 deg Time and method of ash plume/cloud determination: 20220131/1619Z – Suomi NPP (14m15) |
(14) Remarks: | |
(15) Contacts: | Alexander G. Manevich, IVS FEB RAS mag@kscnet.ru +74152202115
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. |