(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA) (2) Issued:20230405/2208Z (3) Volcano:Bezymianny (CAVW #300250) (4) Current aviation colour code:ORANGE (5) Previous aviation colour code:orange (6) Source:KVERT (7) Notice Number:2023-45 (8) Volcano Location:N 55 deg 58 min E 160 deg 35 min (9) Area:Kamchatka, Russia (10) Summit Elevation:2882 m (9452.96 ft)(11) Volcanic Activity Summary:An elevated activity of the volcano continues. Probably, a new block of lava is squeezed out on the lava dome, it's accompanied by the avalanches. Satellite data by KVERT showed an ash plume extended about 140 km to the east from the volcano.\n\nAn extrusive-effusive eruption of the volcano continues. Ash explosions up to 10-15 km (32,800-49,200 ft) a.s.l. could occur during next several days. Ongoing activity could affect international and low-flying aircraft. (12) Volcanic cloud height:3500-3800 m (11480-12464 ft) AMSL Time and method of ash plume/cloud height determination: 20230405/2128Z – NOAA-19 4m5(13) Other volcanic cloud information:Distance of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: 140 km (87 mi)\nDirection of drift of ash plume/cloud of the volcano: E / azimuth 90 deg \nTime and method of ash plume/cloud determination: 20230405/2128Z – NOAA-19 4m5(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/.\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.