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Volcanic activity worldwide 28 May 2026: Stromboli volcano, Santiaguito, Pacaya, Fuego, Popocatépet…

Map of today's active volcanoes

Map of today’s active volcanoes

Stromboli (Eolian Islands, Italy): (28 May) The National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology, Etnean Observatory (INGV) reported that a new lava flow erupted from the North Crater area onto the Sciara del Fuoco flank.
At the same time, intense spattering and strombolian explosions continue from the North and Central-South crater areas.
No significant change in other observed volcanic parameters (seismic, degassing, deformation) was observed.

Shiveluch (Kamchatka): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 27000 ft (8200 m) altitude or flight level 270 and is moving at 15 kts in SE direction.
The full report is as follows: VA CONTINUOUSLY OBS IN SATELLITE IMAGERY OBS VA DTG:28/1720Z to 27000 ft (8200 m)

Canlaon (Central Philippines): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ERUPTION AT 20260528/1350Z FL100 EXTD SW REPORTED OBS VA DTG:28/1350Z

Mayon (Luzon Island, Philippines): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ERUPTION AT 20260528/1332Z VA CLD UNKNOWN REPORTED OBS VA DTG:28/1330Z

Gamalama (Halmahera): (28 May) The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Gamalama on 27 May 2026 (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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Ibu (Halmahera, Indonesia): 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 REPORTED AT 28/1510Z MOV NE EST VA DTG:28/1700Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)
…28 May:
The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Ibu on 27 May 2026 (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): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 5000 ft (1500 m) altitude or flight level 050 .
The full report is as follows: VA TO FL050 MOV NE EST VA DTG:28/1550Z to 5000 ft (1500 m)
…28 May:
The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Lewotolok on 27 May 2026 (local). Ash and gas plume(s) rose to a maximum of 50 m (164 ft) above the vent. There were 7 seismically detected explosions reported. There was 1 seismically detected rockfall. 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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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 .
The full report is as follows: VA TO FL150 MOV SE OBS VA DTG:28/1130Z to 15000 ft (4600 m)
…28 May:
The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Semeru on 27 May 2026 (local). 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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Dukono (Halmahera): 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 OBS AT 28/0900Z MOV E EST VA DTG:28/1930Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)

Aoba (Vanuatu): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Wellington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 4000 ft (1200 m) altitude or flight level 040 and is moving at 05 kts in E direction.
The full report is as follows: ERUPTION AT 20260528/0950Z ONGOING LOW-LEVEL ERUPTION. to 4000 ft (1200 m)

Popocatépetl (Central Mexico): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Washington (VAAC) issued the following report: DISCRETE VA EM
…28 May:
The Centro Nacional de Prevención de Desastres (CENAPRED) reported that the eruption continued at Popocatépetl between 26 May 2026 (local) and 27 May 2026 (local). Ash, 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): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Washington (VAAC) issued the following report: OCNL VA EMS
…28 May:
The Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH) reported that the eruption continued at Santa María between 26 May 2026 (local) and 27 May 2026 (local). There were explosions reported, with plumes rising to a maximum of 900 m (2,953 ft) above the vent. Glow was observed from the crater of the Caliente Dome. There were incandescent rockfalls.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH)
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Pacaya (Guatemala): (28 May) The Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH) reported that unrest continued at Pacaya between 26 May 2026 (local) and 27 May 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) were reported.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH)
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Fuego (Guatemala): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Washington (VAAC) issued the following report: LGT VA EMS SEEN IN WEBCAM
…28 May:
The Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH) reported that the eruption continued at Fuego between 26 May 2026 (local) and 27 May 2026 (local). There were explosions reported, occurring at a rate of up to 10 per hour, with plumes rising to a maximum of 1,037 m (3,402 ft) above the vent. Some explosions ejected incandescent material up to 300 m above the crater rim.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH)
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Puracé (Colombia): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Washington (VAAC) issued the following report: PSBL VA EMS

Sangay (Ecuador): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Washington (VAAC) issued the following report: PSBL VA EMS
…28 May:
The Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN) reported that the eruption continued at Sangay between 26 May 2026 (local) and 27 May 2026 (local). There were 356 seismically detected explosions reported. Ash and gas plume(s) rose to a maximum of 800 m (2,625 ft) above the vent. The alert level remained at „2 – Yellow“ (on a 4-level scale). Activity also included: thermal anomaly(ies).
Source: Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN)
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Reventador (Ecuador): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Washington (VAAC) issued the following report: POSS VA EMS CONTG
…28 May:
The Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN) reported that the eruption continued at Reventador between 26 May 2026 (local) and 27 May 2026 (local). There were 70 seismically detected explosions reported. Ash and gas plume(s) rose to a maximum of 600 m (1,969 ft) above the vent. There were incandescent rockfalls. The alert level remained at „3 – Orange“ (on a 4-level scale). Activity also included: thermal anomaly(ies).
Source: Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN)
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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 .
The full report is as follows: SPORADIC EMISSION OF VA to 24000 ft (7300 m)

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Urge Georgia HOA to Stop Torturing Beavers!

The Deerlake Homeowner’s Association board in Alpharetta, GA has reportedly hired a contractor to fatally target the local beaver population. But removing beavers by any method backfires, as remaining animals then breed at accelerated rates while inevitable newcomers arrive for the still-available resources.

Further, the medieval devices typically used—Conibear traps—cause immense suffering as terrified victims are slowly crushed or drowned (which for beavers can take more than 15 agonizing minutes). These contraptions are also wholly indiscriminate, posing risks to “non-target” victims, including protected wildlife and even companion animals.

PETA apprised the Deerlake HOA Board of the cruelty and futility of these methods, and provided info regarding nonlethal beaver control that’s effective long term, but to no apparent avail—now it’s your turn! Please POLITELY urge the HOA to stop torturing these wild animals who are simply trying to make their way, and instead focus on humane measures that are tried and true.

Gary Gerber, President
Deerlake HOA Board
DeerlakeCommunications@gmail.com

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Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL070 REPORTED AT 28/1510Z MOV NE EST VA DTG: 28/1700Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)

Satellite image of Ibu volcano on 28 May 2026

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:

FVAU01 at 17:19 UTC, 28/05/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260528/1720Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: IBU 268030
PSN: N0129 E12738
AREA: INDONESIA
SOURCE ELEV: 1325M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/602
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9, CVGHM
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL070 REPORTED AT 28/1510Z MOV NE
EST VA DTG: 28/1700Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL070 N0131 E12736 – N0141 E12748 – N0135
E12755 – N0127 E12752 – N0127 E12736 MOV NE 15KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 28/2300Z SFC/FL070 N0131 E12736 – N0142
E12747 – N0137 E12755 – N0130 E12752 – N0127 E12736
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 29/0500Z SFC/FL070 N0131 E12736 – N0142
E12747 – N0137 E12754 – N0130 E12752 – N0127 E12736
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 29/1100Z SFC/FL070 N0127 E12736 – N0131
E12736 – N0141 E12747 – N0137 E12755 – N0130 E12752
RMK: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE ON SATELLITE IMAGERY DUE TO MET
CLOUD. RECENT GROUND REPORTS INDICATE INTERMITTENT ERUPTIONS
ARE ONGOING. HEIGHT AND MOVEMENT BASED ON GROUND REPORTS AND
MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260528/2320Z=

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USA: Death Toll in Campaign of Extrajudicial Killings at Sea Nears 200

The U.S. Congress and the international community must take immediate action to stop the U.S. military’s unconscionable campaign of extrajudicial killings at sea and push for accountability, as the death toll nears 200.

Since September 2025, the U.S. Southern Command has carried out nearly 60 air strikes against boats in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, killing at least 196 people so far. These actions, committed against people who pose no imminent threat to life, are extrajudicial killings, a form of murder, and amount to crimes under international law.

“With nearly 200 killings, these extrajudicial killings are becoming normalized,” said Amnesty International USA’s National Director for Government Relations, Amanda Klasing. “Not only are these killings illegal, they are immoral. People of good conscience cannot allow this to continue, yet Congress has so far failed to halt, or even slow down, this lethal and unlawful campaign.”

Not only are these killings illegal, they are immoral. People of good conscience cannot allow this to continue, yet Congress has so far failed to halt, or even slow down, this lethal and unlawful campaign.”

Amanda Klasing, Amnesty International USA’s National Director for Government Relations.

The first extrajudicial killings of the campaign took place on September 2, 2025, with an air strike against a boat in the Caribbean that killed at least 11 people in what remains the deadliest single strike yet.

Since then, the U.S. has expanded its bombings to the Eastern Pacific, conducting an average of six strikes per month across both regions. The deadliest month was October 2025, with 45 people killed in 11 air strikes, including 15 people killed in three air strikes on October 27, the deadliest single day of the campaign. Already this year, the U.S. military has killed over 70 people, including at least nine in the last month.

“Numbers alone cannot capture the unimaginable human toll of this horrific campaign of murder at sea. Every single person that the U.S. has killed at sea was arbitrarily deprived of their right to life, and they and their families have a right to justice. Lawmakers must do everything in their power to halt this campaign and hold everyone responsible accountable for their role in these extrajudicial killings,” said Amanda Klasing.

The administration’s justifications for these air strikes have been shambolic. White House officials have claimed, without presenting any evidence or even naming a single victim, that the targets are drug traffickers or “narco-terrorists” with whom the U.S. is at war. But the U.S. is not engaged in any armed conflict in the Western Hemisphere which might justify these bombings, and the administration has yet to even say who the supposed “narco-terrorist” groups are. When Virginia Senator Tim Kaine questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in an April Senate hearing about the utter lack of information about who the U.S. military is killing, Hegseth merely referenced that the targets had affiliations with unspecified “designated terrorist organizations,” but did not indicate that the U.S. actually knows the identities of its victims.

U.S. authorities have chosen not to prosecute any air strike survivors either, suggesting that, should claims of trafficking be true, they do not have enough evidence to win a case against them, and have instead released people captured alive without charge. When Congressman Bill Keating raised concerns to Secretary Hegseth in a House Armed Services Committee hearing about the unlawfulness of the strikes and alleged U.S. interdictions, Hegseth simply dismissed the questions as “false accusations.”

“We are witnessing the height of lawlessness — a government taking military action to kill people who it unilaterally deems ‘criminals’ or ‘terrorists’ and then bragging about it on social media and stonewalling members of Congress demanding explanations. Regardless of whether the victims committed crimes or not, killing them is completely illegal under both U.S. and international law. Alleged criminal suspects should be dealt with by law enforcement who are bound by international human rights law, which prohibits using lethal force unless absolutely necessary based on an imminent threat to life,” said Amanda Klasing.

These air strikes take place amid a military buildup in the Western Hemisphere unprecedented in recent history. Secretary Hegseth’s geopolitical frame of a “Greater North America” encompassing all sovereign countries and territories north of the equator within an “immediate security perimeter,” alongside messages from the White House to leaders in the region to ignore international human rights law, raises serious concerns about the actions the administration is willing to take in the region.

“We call on Congress to urgently utilize all legislative and oversight mechanisms available to stop these air strikes and stop enabling and promoting the militarization of public security in the Americas, which can only lead to greater human rights violations such as the ones documented in Mexico and Ecuador. U.S. military actions in the Americas and anywhere, no matter the purported goal, cannot come at the expense of human rights,” said Daniel Noroña, Amnesty International USA’s Advocacy Director for the Americas.

We call on Congress to urgently utilize all legislative and oversight mechanisms available to stop these air strikes and stop enabling and promoting the militarization of public security in the Americas,  U.S. military actions, cannot come at the expense of human rights,” 

Daniel Noroña, Amnesty International USA’s Advocacy Director for the Americas.

Amnesty International is also calling for the international community to hold the U.S. government accountable.

“Beyond U.S. authorities, we need to see leadership from other governments in the region, as well as the Organization of American States,” said Ana Piquer, Americas Director at Amnesty International. “The international community must speak out firmly against these murders, which constitute a serious threat to human rights and respect for international law. Governments must immediately suspend intelligence sharing that may contribute to these operations. They further should suspend export licenses to any defense material that could be used to perpetuate these murders.”

The international community must speak out firmly against these murders, which constitute a serious threat to human rights and respect for international law. Governments must immediately suspend intelligence sharing that may contribute to these operations. ”

Ana Piquer, Americas Director at Amnesty International.

For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact press@amnesty.org

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