Sakurajima (Kyushu, Japan): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: EXPLODED AT 20240505/1231Z OVER FL060 STNR OBS VA DTG:05/1220Z
Semeru (East Java, Indonesia): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 15000 ft (4600 m) altitude or flight level 150 and is moving at 15 kts in SE direction.
The full report is as follows: VA TO FL150 LAST REPORTED AT 05/1322Z EST VA DTG:05/1900Z to 15000 ft (4600 m)
Dukono (Halmahera): (4 May) 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: VA TO FL070 MOV S OBS AT 04/2230Z OBS VA DTG:04/2230Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)
Ruang (Sulawesi & Sangihe Islands): (5 May) Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 6000 ft (1800 m) altitude or flight level 060 .
The full report is as follows: MINOR VA TO FL060 OBS AT 05/0140Z MOV SSE OBS VA DTG:05/0150Z to 6000 ft (1800 m)
Popocatépetl (Central Mexico): 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 EMS OBS to 22000 ft (6700 m)
Santiaguito (Guatemala): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 13000 ft (4000 m) altitude or flight level 130 and is moving at 10 kts in W direction.
The full report is as follows: FREQUENT VA EMS to 13000 ft (4000 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: ONGOING VA EMS to 16000 ft (4900 m)
Puracé (Colombia): Since the declaration of the Orange alert status, a seismic activity related to fracture and fluid movements has exhibited a consistent pattern in terms of the number of events and released energy.
The majority of earthquakes stemming from rock fracturing were detected beneath the crater of the volcano and on its eastern flank, occurring at depths ranging from 0.8 to 4 km. The highest magnitude recorded was M 1.6, observed yesterday at 10:50 local time. The seismic activity associated with fluid movement was concentrated around the crater and its northern flank, occurring at depths shallower than 0.8 km. Furthermore, earthquakes linked to the rise, emplacement, or movement of magma have been documented, potentially forming domes or protuberances that may or may not breach the surface.
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Sangay (Ecuador): (4 May) Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Washington (VAAC) issued the following report: NEW VA EMS
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: POSS VA 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 21000 ft (6400 m) altitude or flight level 210 and is moving at 5 kts in SE direction.
The full report is as follows: INTERMITTENT EMISSION to 21000 ft (6400 m)
Volcano Activity Summary for 5 May 2024:
