Sheveluch (Kamchatka): (16 Oct) Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 14000 ft (4300 m), or flight level 140, and moving at 20 kts in NW direction.
Original VAAC bulletin: ash plume to 14,000 ft (4,300 m) as of Oct 16, 05:20 UTC
Sakurajima (Kyushu, Japan): (15 Oct) The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo issued the following bulletin.
Original VAAC bulletin: ERUPTED AT 20261015/2201Z FL110 STNR OBS VA DTG: 15/2200Z
Ibu (Halmahera, Indonesia): Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 7000 ft (2100 m), or flight level 070.
Original VAAC bulletin: ash plume to 7,000 ft (2,100 m) as of Oct 16, 18:40 UTC
Lewotolo (Lesser Sunda Islands): (16 Oct) Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 7000 ft (2100 m), or flight level 070.
Original VAAC bulletin: ash plume to 7,000 ft (2,100 m) as of Oct 16, 07:09 UTC
Krakatau (Sunda Strait, Indonesia): Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 4000 ft (1200 m), or flight level 040.
Original VAAC bulletin: ash plume to 4,000 ft (1,200 m) as of Oct 16, 18:50 UTC
Semeru (East Java, Indonesia): Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 14000 ft (4300 m), or flight level 140.
Original VAAC bulletin: ash plume to 14,000 ft (4,300 m) as of Oct 16, 15:30 UTC
Marapi (Western Sumatra, Indonesia): An eruption was reported at Marapi at 15:27 UTC on 16 October. Ash cloud height was not observed; movement is estimated west at 10 knots, and dissipation is expected within 6 hours.
Original VAAC bulletin: Marapi Volcanic Ash Advisory
Dukono (Halmahera): (16 Oct) Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 7000 ft (2100 m), or flight level 070.
Original VAAC bulletin: ash plume to 7,000 ft (2,100 m) as of Oct 16, 04:50 UTC
White Island (New Zealand): (16 Oct) Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Wellington warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 3000 ft (900 m), or flight level 030, and moving at 05 kts in N direction.
Original VAAC bulletin: ash plume to 3,000 ft (900 m) as of Oct 16, 07:51 UTC
Santiaguito (Guatemala): Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 14000 ft (4300 m), or flight level 140.
Original VAAC bulletin: ash plume to 14,000 ft (4,300 m) as of Oct 16, 15:30 UTC
Fuego (Guatemala): Ongoing volcanic ash emissions have been reported at Fuego. Ash was not observed in satellite imagery due to heavy meteorological cloud cover, but continued emissions were seen on webcam as of October 16, 2026, 09:10 UTC. Forecasts indicate possible movement of ash to the southeast within 18 hours.
Original VAAC bulletin: Fuego Volcanic Ash Advisory
Puracé (Colombia): Volcanic ash emissions were reported at Puracé. Ash was not detected in satellite imagery due to meteorological cloud cover. Forecasts indicate possible westward movement of ash up to FL180 through the next 18 hours.
Original VAAC bulletin: Puracé Volcanic Ash Advisory
Reventador (Ecuador): Ongoing volcanic ash emissions are reported at Reventador. Ash was not detected by satellite due to weather clouds, but continued emissions are considered likely based on recent activity. Forecasts indicate no change in model winds at flight level for the next 18 hours.
Original VAAC bulletin: Reventador Volcanic Ash Advisory
Nevados de Chillán (Central Chile): Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Buenos Aires warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 12000 ft (3700 m), or flight level 120.
Original VAAC bulletin: ash plume to 12,000 ft (3,700 m) as of Oct 16, 12:30 UTC
