(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA) (2) Issued:20180930/0222Z (3) Volcano:Karymsky (CAVW #300130) (4) Current aviation colour code:ORANGE (5) Previous aviation colour code:orange (6) Source:KVERT (7) Notice Number:2018-98 (8) Volcano Location:N 54 deg 2 min E 159 deg 26 min (9) Area:Kamchatka, Russia (10) Summit Elevation:4874.08 ft (1486 m)(11) Volcanic Activity Summary:According to satellite data explosions send ash up to 3 km a.s.l., ash plume is drifting to the east-south-east from the volcano.\n\nA moderate eruptive activity of the volcano continues. Ash explosions up to 13,100-19,700 ft (4-6 km) a.s.l. could occur at any time. Ongoing activity could affect low-flying aircrafts. (12) Volcanic cloud height:8200-9840 ft (2500-3000 m) AMSL Time and method of ash plume/cloud height determination: 20180930/0054Z – Suomi NPP (14m15)(13) Other volcanic cloud information:Distance of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: 72 mi (116 km)\nDirection of drift of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: ESE / azimuth 106 deg (14) Remarks:(15) Contacts: Alexander G. Manevich, IVS FEB RAS\nmag@kscnet.ru +74152202115\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.