(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA)
(2) Issued:	20180322/2252Z
(3) Volcano:	Maly Semyachik (CAVW #300140)
(4) Current aviation colour code:	YELLOW
(5) Previous aviation colour code:	green
(6) Source:	KVERT
(7) Notice Number:	2018-31
(8) Volcano Location:	N 54 deg 8 min E 159 deg 40 min
(9) Area:	Kamchatka, Russia
(10) Summit Elevation:	5116.8 ft (1560 m)
(11) Volcanic Activity Summary:	An activity of the volcano increased. Satellite data by KVERT showed a thermal anomaly over the volcano on 20-22 March. It is assumed that the ice cover of the lake has melted. Explosive activity of the volcano is possible. An activity of the volcano increased. 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 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.