(1) VOLCANO OBSERVATORY NOTICE FOR AVIATION (VONA)
 (2) Issued:20170519/0110Z
 (3) Volcano:Kambalny (CAVW #300010)
 (4) Current Aviation Color Code:GREEN
 (5) Previous Aviation Color Code:yellow
 (6) Source:KVERT
 (7) Notice Number:2017-86
 (8) Volcano Location:N 51 deg 18 min E 156 deg 52 min
 (9) Area:Kamchatka, Russia
(10) Summit Elevation:7071.68 ft (2156 m)
(11) Volcanic Activity Summary:Explosive eruption lasting from 24 March till 10 April, 2017, probably ended. Only a moderate gas-steam activity of the volcano was observing during the last month. Satellite data by KVERT showed the volcano was quiet or obscured by clouds. KVERT continues to monitor Kambalny volcano.

A gas-steam activity of the volcano continues. Ongoing activity could affect 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
girina@kscnet.ru +74152202044

Duty 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.

In 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.

CITATION GUIDELINES

For formal scientific citation of this KVERT Volcanic Activity Notice, please use the following:
KVERT Volcanic Activity Notice, May 19, 2017. KVERT, Institute of Volcanology and Seismology FEB RAS. URL: http://kvert.febras.net/van/?n=2017-86.
Aviation Colour Codes

GREEN

Volcano is in normal, non-eruptive state
   or, after a change from a higher level:
Volcanic activity considered to have ceased, and volcano reverted to its normal, non-eruptive state.

YELLOW

Volcano is experiencing signs of elevated unrest above known background levels.
 or, after a change from higher level:
Volcanic activity has decreased significantly but continues to be closely monitored for possible renewed increase.

ORANGE

Volcano is exhibiting heightened unrest with increased likelihood of eruption.
   or,
Volcanic eruption is underway with no or minor ash emission.
[specify ash-plume height if possible]

RED

Eruption is forecast to be imminent with significant emission of ash into the atmosphere likely.
  or,
Eruption is underway with significant emission of ash into the atmosphere.
[specify ash-plume height if possible]

UNASSIGNED

There is insufficient information available to assess the current status of the volcano or volcanic activity.