Ebeko (Paramushir Island): (22 Sep) Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 10000 ft (3000 m) altitude or flight level 100 and is moving at 20 kts in NE direction.
The full report is as follows: POSS ERUPTION OBS AT 20230922/0320Z FL100 EXTD NE OBS VA DTG:22/0410Z to 10000 ft (3000 m)
Nishino-shima (Volcano Islands, Japan): (22 Sep) New aerial images of the current volcano activity from 20 September by the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) were published today.
The behavior remains inherently unchanged, characterized by the near-frequent strong degassing, i.e. the continuing venting of gas and steam from the summit crater.
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Suwanose-jima (Ryukyu Islands): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ERUPTED AT 20230922/1925Z FL070 EXTD E OBS VA DTG:22/1920Z
Semeru (East Java, Indonesia): (22 Sep) The effusive-explosive eruption of the volcano continues.
Intermittent minor-to-moderate vulcanian-type eruptions continue to take place from Jonggring Saloko crater with incandescent lava bombs thrown several dozens-to-hundred meters above the summit, causing small avalanches of lava material. Eruptions generated grey ash plumes to estimated 15,000 ft (4,600 m) altitude.
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Dukono (Halmahera): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 7000 ft (2100 m) altitude or flight level 070 .
The full report is as follows: CONTINUOUS VA OBS TO FL070 MOV NNW AT 22/1050Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)
Popocatépetl (Central Mexico): 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: OCNL VA EMS to 21000 ft (6400 m)
Santiaguito (Guatemala): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Washington (VAAC) issued the following report: VA NOT DETECTED
Fuego (Guatemala): (22 Sep) Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Washington (VAAC) issued the following report: NO VA OBS.
Nevado del Ruiz (Colombia): (22 Sep) Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 24000 ft (7300 m) altitude or flight level 240 .
The full report is as follows: NEW EM AT 22/0722Z to 24000 ft (7300 m)
Sangay (Ecuador): (21 Sep) 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: VONA RPTS VA EM 21/2121Z. to 20000 ft (6100 m)
Reventador (Ecuador): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 14000 ft (4300 m) altitude or flight level 140 .
The full report is as follows: OCNL LGT EM to 14000 ft (4300 m)
Sabancaya (Peru): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Buenos Aires warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 26000 ft (7900 m) altitude or flight level 260 and is moving at 20 kts in W direction.
The full report is as follows: INTERMITTENT EMISSIONS to 26000 ft (7900 m)
Volcano Activity Summary for 22 Sep 2023:
