Volcanic activity worldwide 21 Nov 2025: Santiaguito volcano, Pacaya, Fuego, Popocatépetl, Barren I…

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Krasheninnikov (Kamchatka, Russia): The Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT) reported that the eruption continued at Krasheninnikov on 20 November 2025 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) were reported. A plume of resuspended ash was detected in satellite imagery, extending 190 km to the SE. Lava flows continued to advance down the E flank of the North Cone of the volcano. The aviation alert level remained at „Orange“ (level 3 on a 4-level scale). Activity also included: thermal anomaly(ies).
Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)
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Shiveluch (Kamchatka): The Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT) reported that the eruption continued at Sheveluch on 20 November 2025 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) were reported. Growth of the Young Sheveluch lava dome continued, accompanied by powerful gas and steam emissions. The aviation alert level remained at „Orange“ (level 3 on a 4-level scale).
Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)
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Bezymianny (Kamchatka): The Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT) reported that the eruption continued at Bezymianny on 20 November 2025 (local). Lava effused onto the flanks. Powerful gas and steam plumes accompanied effusive activity. Hot avalanches originated from the lava flow fronts. A bright thermal anomaly was observed daily. The aviation alert level remained at „Orange“ (level 3 on a 4-level scale).
Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)
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The Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT) raised the Aviation Color Code at Bezymianny to Orange (the second highest level on a four-color scale) at 0351 on 10 November due to increasing activity. During the previous few days a large and hot thermal anomaly was identified in satellite images, and intense gas-and-steam emissions along with hot avalanches were visible. The Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (FEB RAS) reported that hot avalanches of material descended the SE flank on most days during 7-16 November; weather clouds sometimes obscured views.
Steam, gas, and ash plumes rose 1.2 km above the summit and drifted SW on 13 November. Dates are reported in UTC; specific events are in local time where noted.
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Sakurajima (Kyushu, Japan): The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported that the eruption continued at Aira on 20 November 2025 (local). A high-sensitivity surveillance camera recorded incandescence at Minamidake Crater at night. The alert level remained at „Level 3 – Restriction on proximity to the volcano“ (on a 5-level scale).
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
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Suwanose-jima (Ryukyu Islands): (20 Nov) Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ERUPTED AT 20251120/2240Z FL060 EXTD S OBS VA DTG:20/2240Z

Canlaon (Central Philippines): The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that the eruption continued at Kanlaon on 20 November 2025 (local). Plume(s) were reported. The alert level remained at „2 – Moderate Level of Volcanic Unrest“ (level 2 on a 0–5 level scale).
Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)
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Taal (Luzon, Philippines): The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that the eruption continued at Taal on 20 November 2025 (local). Plume(s) were reported. A total of 4 episodes of volcanic tremor lasted from 10–13 minutes. The alert level remained at „1 – Low-Level Unrest“ (on a 0–5 level scale).
Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)
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Karangetang (Siau Island, Sangihe Islands, Indonesia): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Karangetang on 20 November 2025 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) were reported. There were seismically detected rockfalls. The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Alert“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Raung (East Java): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Raung on 20 November 2025 (local). Gas plume(s) were reported. The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Alert“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Ibu (Halmahera, Indonesia): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report: ERUPTION LAST REPORTED AT 21/0034Z EST VA DTG:21/1310Z
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The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Ibu on 20 November 2025 (local). Ash and gas plume(s) were reported. There were seismically detected explosions reported. The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Alert“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Lewotobi (Flores): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Lewotobi (Laki-Laki) on 20 November 2025 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) were reported. The alert level remained at „Level 3 – Standby“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Soputan (North Sulawesi, Indonesia): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Soputan on 20 November 2025 (local). The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Alert“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Lewotolo (Lesser Sunda Islands): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Lewotolok on 20 November 2025 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) were reported. There were seismically detected explosions reported. The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Alert“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Merapi (Central Java, Indonesia): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Merapi on 20 November 2025 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) were reported. There were hot rockfalls. There were seismically detected rockfalls. The alert level remained at „Level 3 – Standby“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Semeru (East Java, Indonesia): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report: VA ERUPTION LAST REPORTED AT 21/1030Z EST VA DTG:21/1100Z
…21 Nov:
The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Semeru on 20 November 2025 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) were reported. There were seismically detected explosions reported. The alert level remained at „Level 4 – Caution“ (on a 4-level scale). Activity also included: seismically detected pyroclastic density current(s) (PDCs), seismic swarm(s).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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…21 Nov:
The Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (PVMBG) reported that activity continued at Semeru during 13-18 November with a larger eruption on 19 November. White-and-gray or gray ash plumes rose 400-800 m above the summit and drifted N, NE, and E during 13-14 and 16-17 November. Eruptive events were sometimes recorded during 14-17 November, but weather conditions prevented visual confirmation.
At 1413 on 19 November activity intensified and a series of pyroclastic density currents (PDCs) traveled down the flanks. Although foggy conditions obscured views, incandescent avalanches of material were visible descending the Besuk Kobokan drainage on the S flank. PDCs continued descending the flanks through 1558.
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Marapi (Western Sumatra, Indonesia): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Marapi on 20 November 2025 (local). The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Alert“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Dempo (Sumatra): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Dempo on 20 November 2025 (local). The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Alert“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Dukono (Halmahera): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Dukono on 20 November 2025 (local). Ash and gas plume(s) were reported. There were seismically detected explosions reported. The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Alert“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Awu (Sulawesi & Sangihe Islands): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Awu on 20 November 2025 (local). The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Alert“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Kerinci (Sumatra): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Kerinci on 20 November 2025 (local). The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Alert“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Lokon-Empung (North Sulawesi, Indonesia): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Lokon-Empung on 20 November 2025 (local). Gas plume(s) were reported. The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Alert“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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White Island (New Zealand): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Wellington (VAAC) issued the following report: ERUPTION AT 20251120/0400Z CONTINUOUS LOW LEVEL ERUPTION

Kilauea (Hawai’i): The United States Geological Survey – Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (USGS-HVO) reported that the eruption continued at Kilauea on 20 November 2025 (local). Glow was observed overnight at both the north and south vents. Gas plume(s) were reported. Continuous tremor has been recorded since the early morning hours of 18 November. The alert level remained at „Watch“ (level 3 on a 4-level scale). The aviation alert level remained at „Orange“ (level 3 on a 4-level scale).
Source: United States Geological Survey – Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (USGS-HVO)
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Shishaldin (Aleutian Islands, Alaska): The United States Geological Survey – Alaska Volcano Observatory (USGS-AVO) reported that unrest continued at Shishaldin between 19 November 2025 (local) and 20 November 2025 (local). The alert level remained at „Advisory“ (level 2 on a 4-level scale). The aviation alert level remained at „Yellow“ (level 2 on a 4-level scale).
Source: United States Geological Survey – Alaska Volcano Observatory (USGS-AVO)
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Great Sitkin (United States, Aleutian Islands): The United States Geological Survey – Alaska Volcano Observatory (USGS-AVO) reported that the eruption continued at Great Sitkin between 19 November 2025 (local) and 20 November 2025 (local). Lava continued to erupt in the summit crater. The alert level remained at „Watch“ (level 3 on a 4-level scale). The aviation alert level remained at „Orange“ (level 3 on a 4-level scale).
Source: United States Geological Survey – Alaska Volcano Observatory (USGS-AVO)
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Popocatépetl (Central Mexico): The Centro Nacional de Prevención de Desastres (CENAPRED) reported that the eruption continued at Popocatépetl between 19 November 2025 (local) and 20 November 2025 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) were reported. The alert level remained at „Yellow Alert – Phase 2“ (level 4 on a 7-level scale).
Source: Centro Nacional de Prevención de Desastres (CENAPRED)
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Santiaguito (Guatemala): 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: VA SEEN IN SAT to 14000 ft (4300 m)
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The Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH) reported that the eruption continued at Santa María between 19 November 2025 (local) and 20 November 2025 (local). Glow was observed at the crater of Caliente Dome. There were explosions reported. There were incandescent rockfalls. Activity also included: fumarolic activity.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH)
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Pacaya (Guatemala): The Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH) reported that unrest continued at Pacaya between 19 November 2025 (local) and 20 November 2025 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) were reported.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH)
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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: FQNT VA EMS SEEN IN SAT AND WEBCAM. to 15000 ft (4600 m)
…21 Nov:
The Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH) reported that the eruption continued at Fuego between 19 November 2025 (local) and 20 November 2025 (local). Explosions occasionally ejected incandescent material to 100 m above the vent. There were explosions reported. Activity also included: audible sounds (e.g., booms, rumbling), shockwave.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH)
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Sangay (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 SEEN MOV N IN SAT to 22000 ft (6700 m)
…21 Nov:
The Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN) reported that the eruption continued at Sangay between 19 November 2025 (local) and 20 November 2025 (local). Ash and gas plume(s) were reported. There were seismically detected explosions reported. There were incandescent rockfalls. The alert level remained at „2 – Yellow“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN)
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Reventador (Ecuador): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 17000 ft (5200 m) altitude or flight level 170 .
The full report is as follows: VA SEEN IN SAT to 17000 ft (5200 m)
…21 Nov:
The Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN) reported that the eruption continued at Reventador between 19 November 2025 (local) and 20 November 2025 (local). Ash and gas plume(s) were reported. There were seismically detected explosions reported. The alert level remained at „3 – Orange“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN)
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Sabancaya (Peru): The Centro Vulcanológico Nacional del Instituto Geofísico del Perú (CENVUL-IGP) reported that the eruption continued at Sabancaya between 19 November 2025 (local) and 20 November 2025 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) were reported. A total of 8 earthquakes related to the movement of magma and gases were recorded. The alert level remained at „Orange“ (level 3 on a 4-level scale). Activity also included: thermal anomaly(ies).
Source: Centro Vulcanológico Nacional del Instituto Geofísico del Perú (CENVUL-IGP)
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Planchón-Peteroa (Central Chile and Argentina): (21 Nov) According to the Buenos Aires VAAC steam-and-gas plumes with diffuse ash content at Planchón-Peteroa rose 4.3-4.6 km (14,000-15,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted SE during 11-13 November. The Servicio Nacional de Geología y Minería (SERNAGEOMIN) also reported that emissions were visible on 13 November.
Specifically, a gas-and-ash plume rose 2 km above the crater rim and drifted NE at 0956 according to the Servicio Geológico Minero Argentino (SEGEMAR); the emissions continued at least through 1010. The Alert Level remained at Yellow (the middle level on a three-color scale). The Sistema y Servicio Nacional de Prevención y Repuesta Ante Desastres (SENAPRED) stated that the communities of Molina (66 WNW), Curicó (68 km NW), Romeral (75 km NW), and Teno (68 km NW) continued to be under a “Preventive Early Warning” (since 18 July 2025) and that a security perimeter 4 km from the craters was in effect.
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Barren Island (Indian Ocean): (21 Nov) The latest satellite imagery from the ESA’s Sentinel-2 indicates the lava entering the ocean.
Over the past two weeks, since the eruption commenced, the lava has been traveling over the northern slope.
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Volcano Activity Summary for 21 Nov 2025:

Sangay Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA SEEN MOV N IN SAT to 22000 ft (6700 m)

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:

FVXX21 at 16:04 UTC, 21/11/25 from KNES
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20251121/1602Z

VAAC: WASHINGTON

VOLCANO: SANGAY 352090
PSN: S0200 W07820

AREA: ECUADOR

SOURCE ELEV: 17342 FT AMSL

ADVISORY NR: 2025/883

INFO SOURCE: GOES-19. VONA. WEBCAM. NWP MODELS.

ERUPTION DETAILS: VA SEEN MOV N IN SAT

OBS VA DTG: 21/1540Z

OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL220 S0150 W07817 – S0200 W07820
– S0201 W07821 – S0151 W07823 – S0150 W07817 MOV
N 10KT

FCST VA CLD +6HR: 21/2130Z SFC/FL220 S0142 W07824
– S0200 W07820 – S0201 W07820 – S0144 W07832 –
S0142 W07824

FCST VA CLD +12HR: 22/0330Z SFC/FL220 S0142
W07827 – S0200 W07820 – S0201 W07821 – S0146
W07833 – S0142 W07827

FCST VA CLD +18HR: 22/0930Z SFC/FL220 S0144
W07830 – S0159 W07820 – S0201 W07820 – S0147
W07835 – S0144 W07830

RMK: VA SEEN IN SAT MOV N FM SUMMIT. CONFIRMS VA
RPRT IN VONA. MODEL GUIDANCE SHOW A MORE NW MOV
BY T+6 HRS. MOV AND HGT BASED ON SAT, VONA, AND
NWP GUIDANCE. …KIBLER

NXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 20251121/2200Z

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION LAST REPORTED AT 21/0034Z EST VA DTG: 21/1310Z

Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report:

FVAU01 at 13:23 UTC, 21/11/25 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20251121/1330Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: IBU 268030
PSN: N0129 E12738
AREA: INDONESIA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1325M
ADVISORY NR: 2025/1307
INFO SOURCE: CVGHM, HIMAWARI-8
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: ORANGE
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION LAST REPORTED AT 21/0034Z
EST VA DTG: 21/1310Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL080 N0135 E12738 – N0121 E12806 – N0107
E12804 – N0105 E12747 – N0131 E12732 MOV SE 20KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 21/1910Z SFC/FL080 N0135 E12738 – N0119
E12809 – N0107 E12804 – N0105 E12748 – N0131 E12732
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 22/0110Z SFC/FL080 N0135 E12738 – N0120
E12810 – N0105 E12813 – N0102 E12756 – N0130 E12732
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 22/0710Z SFC/FL080 N0135 E12738 – N0120
E12809 – N0105 E12812 – N0102 E12755 – N0130 E12732
RMK: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE ON SATELLITE IMAGERY DUE TO MET
CLOUD, HOWEVER GROUND REPORTS INDICATE ONGOING INTERMITTENT
DISCRETE ERUPTIONS. VA HEIGHT AND MOVEMENT BASED ON GROUND
REPORTS AND MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20251121/1930Z=