(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA) |
(2) Issued: | 20200109/2310Z |
(3) Volcano: | Karymsky (CAVW #300130) |
(4) Current aviation colour code: | GREEN |
(5) Previous aviation colour code: | yellow |
(6) Source: | KVERT |
(7) Notice Number: | 2020-07 |
(8) Volcano Location: | N 54 deg 2 min E 159 deg 26 min |
(9) Area: | Kamchatka, Russia |
(10) Summit Elevation: | 4874.08 ft (1486 m) |
(11) Volcanic Activity Summary: | A moderate gas-steam activity of the volcano continues. According to satellite data, a weak thermal anomaly over the volcano continues to noting from time to time. Ash explosions were observing on 24 September, 2019, last time; the weak thermal anomaly - on 17 December. 2019; the volcano was quiet or obscured by clouds from 17 December, 2019. KVERT continues to monitor Karymsky volcano.
A moderate gas-steam activity of the volcano continues. The danger of ash explosions up to 13,100-19,700 ft (4-6 km) a.s.l. is remain. 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. |