(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA)
(2) Issued:	20230129/0319Z
(3) Volcano:	Chikurachki (CAVW #290360)
(4) Current aviation colour code:	ORANGE
(5) Previous aviation colour code:	green
(6) Source:	KVERT
(7) Notice Number:	2023-15
(8) Volcano Location:	N 50 deg 19 min E 155 deg 27 min
(9) Area:	Northern Kuriles, Russia
(10) Summit Elevation:	1816 m (5956.48 ft)
(11) Volcanic Activity Summary:	According to data by Tokyo VAAC and KVERT, the explosive eruption of Chicurachki volcano began plobably on 18:30 UTC on 28 January, 2023. The explosions sent ash up to 3 km a.s.l., and ash plume extended for 75 km to the southeast of the volcano. The explosive eruption of the volcano continues intermittently. KVERT continues to monitor Chikurachki volcano. An eruptive activity of the volcano is observing. Ash explosions up to 6 km (19,700 ft) a.s.l. could occur at any time. Ongoing activity could affect low-flying aircraft.
(12) Volcanic cloud height:	3000-3500 m (9840-11480 ft) AMSL Time and method of ash plume/cloud height determination: 20230129/0206Z – MODIS AQUA 31m32
(13) Other volcanic cloud information:	Distance of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: 6 km (4 mi) Direction of drift of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: E / azimuth 90 deg Time and method of ash plume/cloud determination: 20230129/0206Z – MODIS AQUA 31m32
(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.