Suwanose-jima (Ryukyu Islands): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: EXPLODED AT 20220218/1517Z VA CLD UNKNOWN OBS VA DTG:18/1510Z
Popocatépetl (Central Mexico): (18 Feb) After almost one month calm period with little or no activity, mostly characterized by degassing, a small-to-moderate explosion occurred at the volcano at 07:15 local time this morning.
A plume of ash rose to an altitude of 21,000 ft (6,400 m) and drifted NE.
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Fuego (Guatemala): Mild explosive activity continues from the volcano. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington reported intermittent emissions of volcanic ash plumes.
The full report is as follows: sporadic emissions of volcanic ash
Nevado del Ruiz (Colombia): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 20000 ft (6100 m) altitude or flight level 200 .
The full report is as follows: POSS VA ACT CONTG to 20000 ft (6100 m)
Sangay (Ecuador): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 22000 ft (6700 m) altitude or flight level 220 .
The full report is as follows: VA CLDS OBS IN STLT IMAGERY to 22000 ft (6700 m)
Reventador (Ecuador): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 16000 ft (4900 m) altitude or flight level 160 .
The full report is as follows: VA SEEN IN SAT to 16000 ft (4900 m)
Sabancaya (Peru): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Buenos Aires warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 23000 ft (7000 m) altitude or flight level 230 and is moving at 10 kts in SW direction.
The full report is as follows: continuous ash emissions to 23000 ft (7000 m)
Volcano Activity Summary for 18 Feb 2022:
