(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA)
(2) Issued:	20180715/0313Z
(3) Volcano:	Karymsky (CAVW #300130)
(4) Current aviation colour code:	YELLOW
(5) Previous aviation colour code:	yellow
(6) Source:	KVERT
(7) Notice Number:	2018-62
(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:	According satellite data ash cloud extending for about 77 km to the west-south-west from the volcano. A moderate activity of the volcano continues. Ongoing activity could affect low-flying aircraft.
(12) Volcanic cloud height:	9840 ft (3000 m) AMSL Time and method of ash plume/cloud height determination: 20180715/0212Z – MODIS AQUA (31m32)
(13) Other volcanic cloud information:	Distance of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: 48 mi (77 km) Direction of drift of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: WSW / azimuth 246 deg Time and method of ash plume/cloud determination: 20180715/0212Z – MODIS AQUA (31m32) Start time of explosion and how determined: 20180714/2110Z – Video data
(14) Remarks:
(15) Contacts:	Anton A. Nuzhdaev, IVS FEB RAS envi@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.