(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA)
(2) Issued:	20230218/0128Z
(3) Volcano:	Chikurachki (CAVW #290360)
(4) Current aviation colour code:	YELLOW
(5) Previous aviation colour code:	orange
(6) Source:	KVERT
(7) Notice Number:	2023-24
(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:	A gas-steam activity of the volcano continues. Satellite data by KVERT showed the last ash plume of the volcano was noted on 08 February. The explosive eruption of the volcano ended. There were two explosive events: from 28 January till 01 February, and on 05-08 February. KVERT continues to monitor Chikurachki volcano. A gas-steam activity of the volcano continues. 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/. 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.