(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA) (2) Issued:20190226/2248Z (3) Volcano:Bezymianny (CAVW #300250) (4) Current aviation colour code:ORANGE (5) Previous aviation colour code:yellow (6) Source:KVERT (7) Notice Number:2019-43 (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:Activity of the volcano continues to increasing. The incandescence of the volcano in the dark time, hot avalanches from lava dome top and sometimes a strong fumarolic activity were obserwing during the last week. The temperature of thermal anomaly gradually increases. Strong ash explosions up to 10-15 km a.s.l. could occur at any time during several days. KVERT continues to monitor Bezymianny volcano. \n\nActivity of the volcano gradually increases. Strong ash explosions up to 32,800-49,200 ft (10-15 km) a.s.l. could occur at any time. 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\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/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.