(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA) |
(2) Issued: | 20200527/0251Z |
(3) Volcano: | Karymsky (CAVW #300130) |
(4) Current aviation colour code: | ORANGE |
(5) Previous aviation colour code: | orange |
(6) Source: | KVERT |
(7) Notice Number: | 2020-101 |
(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 explosive activity of the volcano continues. According to satellite data, ash explosions send ash up to 6 km a.s.l. and ash plume drift to the east-northeast from the volcano.
A moderate eruptive activity of the volcano continues. Ash explosions up to 16,400- 23,000 ft (5-7 km) a.s.l. could occur at any time. Ongoing activity could affect low-flying aircrafts. |
(12) Volcanic cloud height: | 18040-19680 ft (5500-6000 m) AMSL Time and method of ash plume/cloud height determination: 20200527/0200Z – Himawari-8 |
(13) Other volcanic cloud information: | Distance of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: 12 mi (20 km) Direction of drift of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: ENE / azimuth 77 deg Time and method of ash plume/cloud determination: 20200527/0220Z – Himawari-8 |
(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/.
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. |