(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA)
(2) Issued:	20211019/0112Z
(3) Volcano:	Karymsky (CAVW #300130)
(4) Current aviation colour code:	YELLOW
(5) Previous aviation colour code:	orange
(6) Source:	KVERT
(7) Notice Number:	2021-121
(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:	For the last two weeks only moderate gas-steam activity of the volcano has been observed. The ash explosions were noted on 26 September last time (ash rose up to 3 km a.s.l., ash plume extended for 54 km to the southwest of the volcano). Perhaps the pause in the explosive activity of the volcano will last 2-3 months. KVERT continues to monitor Karymsky volcano. A moderate gas-steam activity of the volcano continues. A danger of ash emission up to 7-8 km (23,000-26,200 ft) a.s.l. at any time is remains. Ongoing activity could affect international and low-flying aircrafts.
(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.