(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA) (2) Issued:20210916/2135Z (3) Volcano:Karymsky (CAVW #300130) (4) Current aviation colour code:ORANGE (5) Previous aviation colour code:orange (6) Source:KVERT (7) Notice Number:2021-114 (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:An emission of ash from the volcano continues. According to satellite data, an ash plume is extending for 36 km to the east of the volcano.\n\nA moderate eruptive activity of the volcano continues. Ash explosions up to 7-8 km (23,000-26,200 ft) a.s.l. could occur at any time. Ongoing activity could affect international and low-flying aircrafts. (12) Volcanic cloud height:2000 m (6560 ft) AMSL Time and method of ash plume/cloud height determination: 20210916/2100Z – Himawari-8(13) Other volcanic cloud information:Distance of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: 36 km (22 mi)\nDirection of drift of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: E / azimuth 79 deg \nTime and method of ash plume/cloud determination: 20210916/2100Z – Himawari-8(14) Remarks:(15) Contacts:Dr. Olga A. Girina, Head of KVERT, IVS FEB RAS\ngirina@kscnet.ru +74152202044\n\nDuty 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/.\n\nIn 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.