Sheveluch (Kamchatka): Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 27000 ft (8200 m), or flight level 270, and moving at 45 kts in N direction.
Original VAAC bulletin: ash plume to 27,000 ft (8,200 m) as of Oct 15, 17:20 UTC
Ibu (Halmahera, Indonesia): The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin issued the following bulletin.
Original VAAC bulletin: ERUPTION REPORTED AT 15/0907Z EST VA DTG: 15/1240Z
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 15, 11:40 UTC
Dukono (Halmahera): 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 15, 16:50 UTC
Popocatépetl (Central Mexico): (15 Oct) As of 02:41 UTC on 15 October 2026, no volcanic ash was detected from Popocatépetl. Satellite imagery and reports indicate no identifiable ash cloud, and no further advisories are expected.
Original VAAC bulletin: no ash plume observed as of 15 Oct 2026, 02:41 UTC
Santiaguito (Guatemala): (15 Oct) Volcanic ash emissions were detected at Santiaguito, with activity observed by webcam as of 15 October 2026 at 08:10 UTC. Ash movement and height were estimated using model guidance and webcam data; forecasts indicate southwest movement through the next 6 hours.
Original VAAC bulletin: Santiaguito Volcanic Ash Advisory
Fuego (Guatemala): Ongoing volcanic ash emissions have been reported at Fuego. Ash was not observed in satellite imagery due to meteorological cloud cover, but emissions were seen on webcam as of October 15, 2026, at 09:30 UTC. Forecasts indicate light and variable ash movement.
Original VAAC bulletin: Fuego Volcanic Ash Advisory
Puracé (Colombia): (15 Oct) The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington issued the following bulletin.
Original VAAC bulletin: ONGOING VA EMS
Sangay (Ecuador): (15 Oct) Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 21000 ft (6400 m), or flight level 210, and moving at 10 kts in NE direction.
Original VAAC bulletin: ash plume to 21,000 ft (6,400 m) as of Oct 15, 05:30 UTC
Reventador (Ecuador): The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington issued the following bulletin.
Original VAAC bulletin: ONGOING VA EMS
Sabancaya (Peru): Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Buenos Aires warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 20000 ft (6100 m), or flight level 200.
Original VAAC bulletin: ash plume to 20,000 ft (6,100 m) as of Oct 15, 15:20 UTC
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, and moving at 15 kts in SW direction.
Original VAAC bulletin: ash plume to 12,000 ft (3,700 m) as of Oct 15, 09:20 UTC
