Ebeko (Paramushir Island): (2 Jan) Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ERUPTION AT 20230102/0251Z FL120 EXTD E REPORTED OBS VA DTG:02/0310Z
Sakurajima (Kyushu, Japan): (2 Jan) Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ERUPTED AT 20230102/0523Z FL090 EXTD SE OBS VA DTG:02/0520Z
Popocatépetl (Central Mexico): 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: FRQ VA EMS OBSD to 19000 ft (5800 m)
…2 Jan:
Vulcanian activity continues from the main crater.
Two spectacular eruptions occurred at the turn of 2022 and 2023. The very last explosion in 2022 appeared to happen at about 11:21 PM local time and later on in approx. two hours at 01:33 AM, the first eruption in 2023 took place. Both eruptions were characterized by ejecting incandescent lava bombs from the crater showering the summit cone spreading into various directions. Moreover, a magnificent lenticular cloud was accompanied during the first eruption above the crater. Lenticular clouds form when moist, stable air flows over a larger swirls, usually formed by mountains, a series of large-scale standing waves form on the leeward side of the mountain. If the temperature at the crest of the wave drops below the dew point, moisture in the air may condense to form these clouds.
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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
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 OBSD to 15000 ft (4600 m)
Sabancaya (Peru): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Buenos Aires (VAAC) issued the following report: INTERMITTENT VA EMISSION
Ollague (Northern Chile, Bolivia and Argentina): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Buenos Aires (VAAC) issued the following report: SEISMIC ACTIVITY
Volcano Activity Summary for 2 Jan 2023:
