(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA)
(2) Issued:	20171224/0317Z
(3) Volcano:	Karymsky (CAVW #300130)
(4) Current aviation colour code:	YELLOW
(5) Previous aviation colour code:	orange
(6) Source:	KVERT
(7) Notice Number:	2017-273
(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:	A moderate gas-steam activity of the volcano continues. Satellite data by KVERT showed the volcano was quiet or obscured by clouds from 14 December, 2017. KVERT continues to monitor Karymsky volcano. A moderate gas-steam activity of the volcano continues. A danger of ash explosions up to 16,400-23,000 ft (5-7 km) a.s.l. is remains. Ongoing activity could affect low-flying aircraft.
(12) Volcanic cloud height:	NO ASH CLOUD PRODUSED
(13) Other volcanic cloud information:	NO ASH CLOUD PRODUSED
(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.