(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.