(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA) (2) Issued:20170309/0310Z (3) Volcano:Bezymianny (CAVW #300250) (4) Current Aviation Color Code:ORANGE (5) Previous Aviation Color Code:yellow (6) Source:KVERT (7) Notice Number:2017-19 (8) Volcano Location:N 55 deg 58 min E 160 deg 35 min (9) Area:Kamchatka, Russia (10) Summit Elevation:9452.96 ft (2882 m)(11) Volcanic Activity Summary:According to video data by KVERT, ash plume rose up to 6-7 km and drift for about 20km to the north-east from the volcamo. Probably a strong explosions will in near time.\n\nActivity of the volcano gradually increases. Strong ash explosions up to 49,200 ft (15 km) a.s.l. could occur at any time. Ongoing activity could affect international and low-flying aircraft. (12) Volcanic cloud height:19680-22960 ft (6000-7000 m) AMSL Time and method of ash plume/cloud height determination: 20170309/0254Z – Video data(13) Other volcanic cloud information:Distance of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: 12 mi (20 km)\nDirection of drift of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: NE\nTime and method of ash plume/cloud determination: 20170309/0254Z – Video data(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 Aviation Color Code is changes. VONAs are posted at http://www.kscnet.ru/ivs/kvert/index_eng.php.\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.