The attached time-lapse includes NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) GSLC (Geocoded Single Look Complex) radar products during the August- October period (image: NISAR, processed by Martin Kelko)
The effusive eruption at the volcano continues. Ambrym’s Marum crater seems to be filled with lava from two vents, as seen in the attached time-lapse by NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) GSLC (Geocoded Single Look Complex) radar products during the August- October period.
An eruption was reported at Mayon, with the latest observation at 03:50 UTC on 30 October 2026. No ash cloud was identifiable from satellite data at that time. Original VAAC bulletin:
FVFE01 at 04:13 UTC, 30/10/26 from RJTD VA ADVISORY DTG: 20261030/0413Z VAAC: TOKYO VOLCANO: MAYON 273030 PSN: N1315 E12341 AREA: PHILIPPINES SOURCE ELEV: 2462M AMSL ADVISORY NR: 2026/810 INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9 PHIVOLCS ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20261030/0353Z FL180 EXTD WSW REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 30/0350Z OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND FL180 010/12KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: NOT AVBL FCST VA CLD +12 HR: NOT AVBL FCST VA CLD +18 HR: NOT AVBL RMK: WE WILL ISSUE FURTHER ADVISORY IF VA IS DETECTED IN SATELLITE IMAGERY. NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=
Satellite image of Nevados de Chillán volcano on 30 Oct 2026
As of 30 October 2026 at 00:30 UTC, no volcanic ash emission was observed from Nevados de Chillán. Satellite data did not identify any ash cloud, and no further advisories are expected. Original VAAC bulletin:
FVAG01 at 00:44 UTC, 30/10/26 from SABM VA ADVISORY DTG: 20261030/0050Z
VAAC: BUENOS AIRES
VOLCANO: NEVADOS DE CHILLAN 357070 PSN: S3651 W07122
AREA: CHILE
SUMMIT ELEV: 10538 FT [3212 M]
ADVISORY NR: 2026/044
INFO SOURCE: GOES-E. VOLCAT.
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: NOT GIVEN
ERUPTION DETAILS: NO VA EMISSION
OBS VA DTG: 30/0030Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FROM SATELLITE DATA
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 30/0630Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 30/1230Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 30/1830Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FROM SATELLITE IMAGERY UNDER CLEAR SKIES ...SMN
On 10/29/2026 9:46:44 PM, an earthquake occurred in Vanuatu potentially affecting 120 thousand in MMI IV. The earthquake had Magnitude 6.2M, Depth:142.833km.
Etna (Sicily, Italy): Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Toulouse warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 13000 ft (4000 m), or flight level 130, and moving at 15 kts in SE direction. Original VAAC bulletin:ash plume to 13,000 ft (4,000 m) as of Oct 29, 19:00 UTC
Sheveluch (Kamchatka): (29 Oct) An eruption was reported at Sheveluch at 03:58 UTC on 29 October 2026, with ash estimated at flight level 350. As of 06:00 UTC, volcanic ash was not identifiable in satellite data. Original VAAC bulletin:ash plume observed as of 29 Oct 2026, 06:00 UTC
Sakurajima (Kyushu, Japan): A new eruption was reported at Sakurajima at 29 Oct 2026, 10:56 UTC, but no volcanic ash was identifiable in satellite data as of 11:00 UTC. No further advisories are planned unless ash is detected. Original VAAC bulletin:no ash plume observed as of 29 Oct 2026, 11:00 UTC
Langila (New Britain, Papua New Guinea): 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 29, 16:24 UTC
Krakatau (Sunda Strait, Indonesia): An eruption was reported at Krakatau at 29 October 14:44 UTC, with ash estimated but not observed due to meteorological cloud. Forecasts indicate no ash expected after 29 October 20:50 UTC. Original VAAC bulletin:Krakatau Volcanic Ash Advisory
Semeru (East Java, Indonesia): An eruption was last reported at 29 October 12:40 UTC. Ash cloud movement is estimated west at 10 knots, but the ash height was not specified in the latest advisory. Original VAAC bulletin:Semeru Volcanic Ash Advisory
Dukono (Halmahera): (28 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 28, 22:57 UTC
White Island (New Zealand): (28 Oct) An intermittent low-level eruption was reported at White Island. The volcano is currently obscured by meteorological clouds, and the last identifiable ash plume was seen in satellite imagery at 20:30 UTC this morning, moving east at 25 knots. Forecasts indicate possible ash cloud movement through the next 12 hours. Original VAAC bulletin:White Island Volcanic Ash Advisory
Popocatépetl (Central Mexico): Occasional volcanic ash emissions were reported for Popocatépetl. No ash was detected in satellite imagery as of the latest advisory on October 29, 2026 at 16:53 UTC; forecasts indicate possible continued emissions and northeast movement. Original VAAC bulletin:Popocatépetl Volcanic Ash Advisory
Santiaguito (Guatemala): Occasional volcanic ash emissions were previously observed at Santiaguito. As of 29 October 2026 at 16:50 UTC, ash was not currently detected by satellite, but continued emissions are considered likely based on recent activity and webcam observations. Original VAAC bulletin:Santiaguito Volcanic Ash Advisory
Fuego (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 29, 13:20 UTC
Puracé (Colombia): A recent VONA report indicated possible volcanic ash emissions from Puracé, but no ash plume was observed in satellite imagery or webcam as of 29 October 2026, 14:20 UTC. Forecasts suggest potential ash movement northwest up to FL190 through the next 12 hours. Original VAAC bulletin:Puracé Volcanic Ash Advisory
Sangay (Ecuador): Volcanic ash emissions are considered likely at Sangay, but no ash was observed in satellite or webcam imagery as of 29 October 2026, 14:40 UTC. Forecasts indicate possible ash clouds up to FL200 moving southwest through the next 12 hours. Original VAAC bulletin:Sangay Volcanic Ash Advisory
Reventador (Ecuador): Occasional volcanic ash emissions were reported for Reventador. As of 29 October 2026 at 19:40 UTC, ash was not currently detected in satellite imagery, possibly due to meteorological cloud cover; model forecasts suggest continued emissions with ash moving west and shifting southwest within six 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 14000 ft (4300 m), or flight level 140. Original VAAC bulletin:ash plume to 14,000 ft (4,300 m) as of Oct 29, 12:30 UTC