(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.