Shiveluch (Kamchatka): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 13000 ft (4000 m) altitude or flight level 130 and is moving at 15 kts in E direction.
The full report is as follows: POSS ERUPTION OBS AT 20221021/1350Z FL130 EXTD E OBS VA DTG:21/1440Z to 13000 ft (4000 m)
Taal (Luzon, Philippines): The observatory PHIVOLCS recorded 19 weak phreatomagmatic bursts in the time range between 08:50 and 13:30 local time today.
The explosive activity was accompanied by emissions of steam-laden plumes containing some amount of ash which reached approx. 200 meters above the northeastern fumarolic vents. Presence of water likely caused significant explosive interaction (phreatomagmatic activity) of water and magma.
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Bulusan (Luzon Island, Philippines): (21 Oct) The alert status for the volcano was raised to „Level 1 (low-level unrest)“ (on the observatory scale of 0-5), as all monitoring data including seismic activity, ground deformation and gas emissions have been increased.
During 11-12 October, the seismic station registered about 126 weak earthquakes located at depths between 0-5 km beneath the NW flank and summit area. The events have been likely associated with the fracturing of surrounding rocks during magma movements under the surface.
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Ibu (Halmahera, Indonesia): (21 Oct) Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report: GROUND REPORT OF ERUPTION WITH VA TO FL070 OBS VA DTG:21/0030Z
Semeru (East Java, Indonesia): (20 Oct) Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report: CVGHM REPORT OF ERUPTION TO FL140 EST VA DTG:20/2150Z
Kerinci (Sumatra): (21 Oct) The explosive eruption at the volcano continues.
An eruption at the volcano occurred at 07:03 local time yesterday generating a gray ash plume, which reached approx. 15,000 ft (4,600 m) altitude and drifted northwest.
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Popocatépetl (Central Mexico): (21 Oct) Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 19000 ft (5800 m) altitude or flight level 190 .
The full report is as follows: OCNL VA EMS. to 19000 ft (5800 m)
Fuego (Guatemala): 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: POSSIBLE ONGOING VA EMS. to 16000 ft (4900 m)
Nevado del Ruiz (Colombia): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 21500 ft (6600 m) altitude or flight level 215 .
The full report is as follows: OCNL VA EMS. to 21500 ft (6600 m)
Sangay (Ecuador): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 21000 ft (6400 m) altitude or flight level 210 .
The full report is as follows: CONS VA EMS to 21000 ft (6400 m)
Reventador (Ecuador): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 15000 ft (4600 m) altitude or flight level 150 .
The full report is as follows: VA EMS OBS to 15000 ft (4600 m)
Sabancaya (Peru): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Buenos Aires warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 24000 ft (7300 m) altitude or flight level 240 and is moving at 25 kts in SE direction.
The full report is as follows: INTERMITTENT EMISSION to 24000 ft (7300 m)
Volcano Activity Summary for 21 Oct 2022:
