Krakatau (Sunda Strait, Indonesia): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 4000 ft (1200 m) altitude or flight level 040 .
The full report is as follows: VA OBS TO FL040 AT 13/1130Z MOV NE OBS VA DTG:13/1750Z to 4000 ft (1200 m)
…13 Dec:
Since the last eruption on 7 December, a several-day slumber period in explosions appeared at the volcano. However, the explosive activity returned back to the cinder cone after almost six days. It culminated again before midnight (23:18 local time) yesterday, characterized by a strong glow indicating another paroxysm (likely) episode.
Several powerful vulcanian-sized explosions have followed throughout today (13 December), with ash removal to an altitude ranging between 570 and 1200 meters dissipating north-northeast.
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Merapi (Central Java, Indonesia): (13 Dec) The extrusive activity at the volcano continues at generally heightened levels.
Andi, our expedition guide and leader for VolcanoDiscovery Indonesia, is currently observing the volcano’s behavior to provide first-hand information from the site during these days.
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Semeru (East Java, Indonesia): (12 Dec) Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report: VA REPORTED TO FL140 AT 21/2150Z MOV N OBS VA DTG:12/2150Z
Marapi (Western Sumatra, Indonesia): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 12000 ft (3700 m) altitude or flight level 120 .
The full report is as follows: VA TO FL120 OBS FM GND AT 13/1700Z OBS VA DTG:13/1800Z to 12000 ft (3700 m)
…13 Dec:
The explosive eruption at the volcano continues.
Occasional ash emissions, triggered by vulcanian-sized eruptions, are being generated from the crater to about higher than 4 km elevation drifting east.
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Dukono (Halmahera): (12 Dec) Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report: CONTINUOUS VA TO FL080 MOV SW AT 12/2200Z EST VA DTG:12/2200Z
Aoba (Vanuatu): (12 Dec) Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Wellington (VAAC) issued the following report: ERUPTION AT 20231211/0140Z NO REPORTED ACTIVITY DURING THE LAST 12 HOURS
Santiaguito (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 OBS to 15000 ft (4600 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 OBS to 15000 ft (4600 m)
Nevado del Ruiz (Colombia): (13 Dec) 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 EM. to 21000 ft (6400 m)
Sangay (Ecuador): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Washington (VAAC) issued the following report: NO VA OBS
Reventador (Ecuador): (13 Dec) Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 14500 ft (4400 m) altitude or flight level 145 .
The full report is as follows: NEW VA EMS. to 14500 ft (4400 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 10 kts in SW direction.
The full report is as follows: INTERMITTENT EMS OF VA to 24000 ft (7300 m)
Ubinas (Peru): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Buenos Aires (VAAC) issued the following report: PSBL LGT EMISSIONS
Volcano Activity Summary for 13 Dec 2023:
