Issued: 20120306/2332Z


VOLCANO: BEZYMIANNY (1000-25)


Current AVIATION COLOR CODE: RED


Source: KVERT

Notice Number: 14-12


Volcano Location: 55°58'N, 160°36'E;


Area: Kamchatka, Russia


Summit Elevation: 9,496 ft (2,895 m)



Prognosis of Volcanic Activity: Activity
of the volcano continuously increases. Strong ash explosions up to
42,640 ft (13 km) a.s.l. possible at any time. Ongoing activity could
affect international and low-flying aircraft.

Volcanic Activity Summary: Activity
of the volcano remains high. Seismic activity began to grow on February
12: about 7-19 weak seismic events were registering each day till
February 29; about 25-43 weak seismic events and episodes volcanic
tremor were recorded each day on March 01-05. Probably there is a
preparation of a strong explosive eruption of the volcano. According to
satellite data, a size and a brightness of a thermal anomaly abrupt
increased on March 02, and continues to increase.
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