(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA)
(2) Issued:	20170920/0140Z
(3) Volcano:	Zhupanovsky (CAVW #300120)
(4) Current Aviation Color Code:	GREEN
(5) Previous Aviation Color Code:	yellow
(6) Source:	KVERT
(7) Notice Number:	2017-238
(8) Volcano Location:	N 53 deg 35 min E 159 deg 8 min
(9) Area:	Kamchatka, Russia
(10) Summit Elevation:	9702.24 ft (2958 m)
(11) Volcanic Activity Summary:	A moderate gas-steam activity of the volcano continues. According to satellite data, the volcano was quiet after gas-steam explosions with small amount of ash which occurred on 16 September, 2017. KVERT continues to monitor Zhupanovsky volcano. A moderate activity of the volcano continues. A danger of strong ash explosions up to 26,200-32,800 ft (8-10 km) a.s.l. is remains. Ongoing activity could affect international and 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 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.