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 30 kts in E direction.
The full report is as follows: POSS ERUPTION OBS AT 20230407/1220Z FL130 EXTD E OBS VA DTG:07/1250Z to 13000 ft (4000 m)
Bezymianny (Central Kamchatka Depression): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Anchorage warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 40000 ft (12200 m) altitude or flight level 400 and is moving at 70 kts in ESE direction.
The full report is as follows: RESIDUAL ASH FROM BEZYMIANNY. to 40000 ft (12200 m)
…7 Apr:
A major eruption appeared at the volcano early this morning at 05:38 local time.
A spectacular grey ash-abundant plume rose up to 10-12 km altitude and extended about 20 km to the southeast of the volcano. An impressive satellite image acquired from the European Space Agency’s Sentinel-2 portrays the significant plume traces affecting the nearest eastern shore by tephra deposits. From accessible images of the eruption from local observers, it could be seen the huge billowing ash column, spreading into an umbrella cloud – an eruption plume region where it rises until it reaches a level of neutral buoyancy, meaning its density is the same as the surroundings.
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Suwanose-jima (Ryukyu Islands): (7 Apr) Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: EXPLODED AT 20230407/0819Z OVER FL060 EXTD SE OBS VA DTG:07/0810Z
Dukono (Halmahera): (7 Apr) 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 OBS MOV E AT 07/0050Z OBS VA DTG:07/0050Z 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 22000 ft (6700 m) altitude or flight level 220 .
The full report is as follows: FREQUENT VA EMS to 22000 ft (6700 m)
Fuego (Guatemala): 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 CONT to 15000 ft (4600 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 21000 ft (6400 m) altitude or flight level 210 .
The full report is as follows: NEW VA EMS to 21000 ft (6400 m)
Cotopaxi (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 EMS OBS to 22000 ft (6700 m)
Sabancaya (Peru): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Buenos Aires (VAAC) issued the following report: CONT WEAK EMS
Volcano Activity Summary for 7 Apr 2023:
