Lewotolo (Lesser Sunda Islands): (17 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 and is moving at 10 kts in W direction.
The full report is as follows: VA REPORTED TO FL070 OBS VA DTG:17/2220Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)
Semeru (East Java, Indonesia): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report: GROUND REPORT OF ERUPTION WITH VA TO FL140 MOV SE
Marapi (Western Sumatra, Indonesia): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report: DISCRETE VA TO UNKNOWN HEIGHT REPORTED AT 18/0829Z
Dukono (Halmahera): (18 Apr) Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 8000 ft (2400 m) altitude or flight level 080 and is moving at 05 kts in E direction.
The full report is as follows: CONTINUOUS VA TO FL080 OBS AT 18/0100Z MOV E to 8000 ft (2400 m)
Ruang (Sulawesi & Sangihe Islands): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 50000 ft (15200 m) altitude or flight level 500 and is moving at 10 kts in SE direction.
The full report is as follows: VA TO FL500 OBS ON HIMAWARI-9 AT 18/1440Z OBS VA DTG:18/1440Z to 50000 ft (15200 m)
…18 Apr:
Today, the PVMBG surveillance webcam captured the first clear image of the volcano following the strong eruptive episode.
The origin green and vegetated area at the volcano has transformed into a black edifice, blanketed by a heavy load of dark lapilli and fine ash from the recent intense paroxysmal activity.
It remains unclear whether the eruptive phase has concluded or temporarily halted. However, the webcam image suggests that the volcano is currently calm, with only degassing observed at the summit.
…18 Apr:
The alert status for the volcano has been raised from Level III (Siaga) to Level IV (Awas) due to the ongoing high-magnitude explosive eruption over the past two days.
In order to mitigate the current risk, people are advised to avoid the area within approximately 6 km of the main crater.
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Fernandina (Galápagos Islands, Ecuador): (18 Apr) The effusive eruption at the volcano continues.
Although the lava flow advance seems to have slowed down a bit due to a lesser amount of gas-steam emissions at the new lava delta identified in the latest satellite image, it still continuse to be active and feed the shoreline.
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Popocatépetl (Central Mexico): 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: NEW VA EMS to 20000 ft (6100 m)
Santiaguito (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
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: VA EMS CONT to 16000 ft (4900 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 19000 ft (5800 m) altitude or flight level 190 .
The full report is as follows: POSS VA EMS to 19000 ft (5800 m)
Sangay (Ecuador): 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: POSS VA EMS to 19000 ft (5800 m)
Sabancaya (Peru): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Buenos Aires warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 25000 ft (7600 m) altitude or flight level 250 and is moving at 10 kts in NW direction.
The full report is as follows: continuous ash emissions to 25000 ft (7600 m)
