(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA) |
(2) Issued: | 20220729/2359Z |
(3) Volcano: | Karymsky (CAVW #300130) |
(4) Current aviation colour code: | ORANGE |
(5) Previous aviation colour code: | orange |
(6) Source: | KVERT |
(7) Notice Number: | 2022-84 |
(8) Volcano Location: | N 54 deg 2 min E 159 deg 26 min |
(9) Area: | Kamchatka, Russia |
(10) Summit Elevation: | 1486 m (4874.08 ft) |
(11) Volcanic Activity Summary: | A moderate explosive activity of the volcano continues. Satellite data showed an ash cloud drifting about 43 km to the south-east of the volcano.
A moderate activity of the volcano continues. Ash explosions up to 12 km (39,400 ft) a.s.l. could occur at any time. Ongoing activity could affect international and low-flying aircraft. |
(12) Volcanic cloud height: | 3500-4000 m (11480-13120 ft) AMSL Time and method of ash plume/cloud height determination: 20220729/2233Z – NOAA 19 (4m5) |
(13) Other volcanic cloud information: | Distance of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: 43 km (27 mi) Direction of drift of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: SE / azimuth 124 deg Time and method of ash plume/cloud determination: 20220729/2233Z – NOAA 19 (4m5) Start time of explosion and how determined: 20220729/2200Z – Satellite data |
(14) Remarks: | |
(15) Contacts: | Alexander G. Manevich, IVS FEB RAS mag@kscnet.ru +74152202115
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. |