(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA)
 (2) Issued:20170327/0503Z
 (3) Volcano:Kambalny (CAVW #300010)
 (4) Current Aviation Color Code:ORANGE
 (5) Previous Aviation Color Code:orange
 (6) Source:KVERT
 (7) Notice Number:2017-35
 (8) Volcano Location:N 51 deg 18 min E 156 deg 52 min
 (9) Area:Kamchatka, Russia
(10) Summit Elevation:7071.68 ft (2156 m)
(11) Volcanic Activity Summary:The explosive eruption of the volcano continues. Satellite data showed an ash plume about 425 km to the south-east from the volcano.

The explosive eruption of the volcano continues. Ash explosions up to 19,700-26,200 ft (6-8 km) a.s.l. could occur at any time. Ongoing activity could affect international and low-flying aircraft.
(12) Volcanic cloud height:13120-14760 ft (4000-4500 m) AMSL Time and method of ash plume/cloud height determination: 20170327/0347Z – NOAA 19 (4m5)
(13) Other volcanic cloud information:Distance of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: 264 mi (425 km)
Direction of drift of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: SE / azimuth 129 deg
Time and method of ash plume/cloud determination: 20170327/0347Z – NOAA 19 (4m5)
(14) Remarks:
(15) Contacts: Anton A. Nuzhdaev, IVS FEB RAS
envi@kscnet.ru

Duty scientist: +79622825253
(16) Next Notice:A new VONA will be issued if conditions change significantly or the Aviation Color Code is changes. 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.