(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA)
 (2) Issued:20220807/0151Z
 (3) Volcano:Karymsky (CAVW #300130)
 (4) Current aviation colour code:ORANGE
 (5) Previous aviation colour code:orange
 (6) Source:KVERT
 (7) Notice Number:2022-89
 (8) Volcano Location:N 54 deg 2 min E 159 deg 26 min
 (9) Area:Kamchatka, Russia
(10) Summit Elevation:1486 m (4874.08 ft)
(11) Volcanic Activity Summary:A moderate explosive activity of the volcano continues. Satellite data showed an ash plume is extending for 18 km to the west-north-west of the volcano.

The explosive activity of the volcano continues. Ash explosions up to 12 km (39,400 ft) a.s.l. could occur at any time. Ongoing activity could affect international and low-flying aircraft.
(12) Volcanic cloud height:4500-5000 m (14760-16400 ft) AMSL Time and method of ash plume/cloud height determination: 20220807/0034Z – MODIS TERRA (31m32)
(13) Other volcanic cloud information:Distance of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: 18 km (11 mi)
Direction of drift of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: WNW / azimuth 282 deg
Time and method of ash plume/cloud determination: 20220807/0034Z – MODIS TERRA (31m32)
(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.