(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA) |
(2) Issued: | 20180701/0019Z |
(3) Volcano: | Ebeko (CAVW #290380) |
(4) Current aviation colour code: | ORANGE |
(5) Previous aviation colour code: | orange |
(6) Source: | KVERT |
(7) Notice Number: | 2018-56 |
(8) Volcano Location: | N 50 deg 41 min E 156 deg 0 min |
(9) Area: | Northern Kuriles, Russia |
(10) Summit Elevation: | 3791.68 ft (1156 m) |
(11) Volcanic Activity Summary: | A moderate explosive activity of the volcano continues. According to visual data by volcanologists from Severo-Kurilsk, explosions sent ash up to 2.3-2.5 km a.s.l., and an ash plume drift to the south-east from the volcano. Satellite data by KVERT showed the volcano was quiet.
A moderate gas-steam with some amount of ash activity of the volcano continues. Ash explosions up to 16,400 ft (5 km) a.s.l. could occur at any time. Ongoing activity could affect low-flying aircraft and airport of Severo-Kurilsk. |
(12) Volcanic cloud height: | 7544-8200 ft (2300-2500 m) AMSL Time and method of ash plume/cloud height determination: 20180630/2305Z – Visual data |
(13) Other volcanic cloud information: | Distance of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: 2 mi (3 km) Direction of drift of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: SSE Time and method of ash plume/cloud determination: 20180630/2305Z – Visual data |
(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. |