(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA) |
(2) Issued: | 20190312/0239Z |
(3) Volcano: | Bezymianny (CAVW #300250) |
(4) Current aviation colour code: | ORANGE |
(5) Previous aviation colour code: | orange |
(6) Source: | KVERT |
(7) Notice Number: | 2019-60 |
(8) Volcano Location: | N 55 deg 58 min E 160 deg 35 min |
(9) Area: | Kamchatka, Russia |
(10) Summit Elevation: | 9452.96 ft (2882 m) |
(11) Volcanic Activity Summary: | Activity of the volcano continues to increasing. The incandescence of the volcano in the dark time, hot avalanches from lava dome top and sometimes a strong fumarolic activity were obserwing during the last week. Strong ash explosions up to 10-15 km a.s.l. could occur at any time during next week. KVERT continues to monitor Bezymianny volcano.
Activity of the volcano gradually increases. Strong ash explosions up to 32,800-49,200 ft (10-15 km) a.s.l. could occur at any time. Ongoing activity could affect international and 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. |