Volcanic activity worldwide 13 Feb 2026: Santiaguito volcano, Pacaya, Fuego, Popocatépetl, Soputan,…

Map of today's active volcanoes

Map of today’s active volcanoes

Tenerife (Canary Islands (Spain)): The Instituto Volcanológico de Canarias (INVOLCAN) issued a report for Tenerife on 12 February 2026 (local). The low-magnitude, low-frequency (LF) volcanic earthquake swarm that began on 7 February continued, with more than 300 small earthquakes recorded as of 12 February. The events are located in the SW sector of the Las Cañadas caldera, at depths between 8 and 12 km. The largest recorded earthquake to date had a local magnitude of 1.4. The alert level remained at „Green – Early warning“ (level 1 on a 4-level scale).
Source: Instituto Volcanológico de Canarias (INVOLCAN)
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Canlaon (Central Philippines): The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that the eruption continued at Kanlaon on 12 February 2026 (local). Plume(s) rose to a maximum of 75 m (246 ft) above the vent. The alert level remained at „2 – Moderate Level of Volcanic Unrest“ (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 12 February 2026 (local). Plume(s) were reported. An episode of tremor lasting 690 minutes was recorded. 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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Mayon (Luzon Island, Philippines): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ERUPTION AT 20260213/1459Z VA CLD UNKNOWN REPORTED OBS VA DTG:13/1500Z
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The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that the eruption continued at Mayon on 12 February 2026 (local). Lava effusion continued from the summit crater. As of 12 February, lava flow lengths remained at radial distances of 3.8 km in the Basud gully, 1.6 km in the Bonga gully, and 1.3 km in the Mi-isi gully. Crater glow was visible to the naked eye. The alert level remained at „3 – Increased Tendency Towards Hazardous Eruption“ (on a 0–5 level scale). Activity also included: seismically detected pyroclastic density current(s) (PDCs).
Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)
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Telong (northern Sumatra, Indonesia): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Telong, Bur ni on 12 February 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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Karangetang (Siau Island, Sangihe Islands, Indonesia): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Karangetang on 12 February 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 50 m (164 ft) above the vent. 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 unrest continued at Raung on 12 February 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 200 m (656 ft) above the vent. 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 OBS 13/1500Z MOV SW EST VA DTG:13/1600Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)
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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 12 February 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 200 m (656 ft) above the vent. There were 115 seismically detected explosions reported. Ash and gas plume(s) rose to a maximum of 500 m (1,640 ft) above the vent. 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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Tangkubanparahu (West Java): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) issued a report for Tangkuban Parahu on 12 February 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 100 m (328 ft) above the vent. The alert level remained at „Level 1 – Normal“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Sangeang Api (Flores Sea, Indonesia): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Sangeang Api on 12 February 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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Lewotobi (Flores): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Lewotobi (Laki-Laki) on 12 February 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 100 m (328 ft) above the vent. 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 12 February 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): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Lewotolok on 12 February 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 50 m (164 ft) above the vent. There were 66 seismically detected explosions 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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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 12 February 2026 (local). There was 1 hot rockfall, traveling up to 1,800 m. 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): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Semeru on 12 February 2026 (local). There were 60 seismically detected explosions reported. Ash and gas plume(s) rose to a maximum of 900 m (2,953 ft) above the vent. There were 8 seismically detected rockfalls. The alert level remained at „Level 3 – Standby“ (on a 4-level scale). Activity also included: seismically detected flowage event(s), seismically detected pyroclastic density current(s) (PDCs).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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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 12 February 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 100 m (328 ft) above the vent. 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 12 February 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 300 m (984 ft) above the vent. 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 12 February 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 50 m (164 ft) above the vent. 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 12 February 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 50 m (164 ft) above the vent. 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 12 February 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 15 m (49 ft) above the vent. 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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Kilauea (Hawai’i): The United States Geological Survey – Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (USGS-HVO) reported that there was a pause in eruptive activity at Kilauea between 11 February 2026 (local) and 12 February 2026 (local). Moderate glow was observed from the north and south vents overnight in webcam images, with the south vent appearing slightly brighter. 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 11 February 2026 (local) and 12 February 2026 (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 11 February 2026 (local) and 12 February 2026 (local). Lava continued to slowly erupt in the summit crater. Slightly elevated surface temperatures were detected at the summit in satellite images during 11–12 February. 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 11 February 2026 (local) and 12 February 2026 (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 EMS OBS 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 11 February 2026 (local) and 12 February 2026 (local). There were explosions reported, occurring at a rate of up to 2 per hour. Glow was observed from the crater of El Caliente Dome. There were incandescent rockfalls. Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 400 m (1,312 ft) above the vent.
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 11 February 2026 (local) and 12 February 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 100 m (328 ft) above the vent.
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 17000 ft (5200 m) altitude or flight level 170 and is moving at 20 kts in SW direction.
The full report is as follows: FQNT VA EMS OBS to 17000 ft (5200 m)
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The Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH) reported that the eruption continued at Fuego between 11 February 2026 (local) and 12 February 2026 (local). There were explosions reported, with plumes rising to a maximum of 737 m (2,418 ft) above the vent. Ash fall was reported in Panimaché Uno and Panimaché Dos, Morelia, and Santa Sofía. There were rockfalls. Activity also included: audible sounds (e.g., booms, rumbling), shockwave.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH)
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Masaya (Nicaragua): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 5500 ft (1700 m) altitude or flight level 055 .
The full report is as follows: LGT VA EMS OBS to 5500 ft (1700 m)

Turrialba (Costa Rica): The Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Costa Rica – Universidad Nacional (OVSICORI-UNA) reported that unrest continued at Turrialba between 11 February 2026 (local) and 12 February 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Warning“ (on a 0–4 level scale).
Source: Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Costa Rica – Universidad Nacional (OVSICORI-UNA)
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Rincón de la Vieja (Costa Rica): The Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Costa Rica – Universidad Nacional (OVSICORI-UNA) reported that unrest continued at Rincón de la Vieja between 11 February 2026 (local) and 12 February 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Warning“ (on a 0–4 level scale). The aviation alert level remained at „Yellow“ (level 2 on a 4-level scale).
Source: Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Costa Rica – Universidad Nacional (OVSICORI-UNA)
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Poas (Costa Rica): The Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Costa Rica – Universidad Nacional (OVSICORI-UNA) reported that the eruption continued at Poás between 11 February 2026 (local) and 12 February 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Warning“ (on a 0–4 level scale). The aviation alert level remained at „Yellow“ (level 2 on a 4-level scale).
Source: Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Costa Rica – Universidad Nacional (OVSICORI-UNA)
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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 20000 ft (6100 m) altitude or flight level 200 .
The full report is as follows: VA EMS OBS to 20000 ft (6100 m)
…13 Feb:
The Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN) reported that the eruption continued at Sangay between 11 February 2026 (local) and 12 February 2026 (local). There were 180 seismically detected explosions reported. Ash and gas plume(s) rose to a maximum of 1,200 m (3,937 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): The Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN) reported that the eruption continued at Reventador between 11 February 2026 (local) and 12 February 2026 (local). On the night of 12 February, IG-EPN personnel observed a lava flow descending the upper flank. There were 73 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): 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: PUFF EMISSIONS to 24000 ft (7300 m)
…13 Feb:
The Centro Vulcanológico Nacional del Instituto Geofísico del Perú (CENVUL-IGP) reported that the eruption continued at Sabancaya between 11 February 2026 (local) and 12 February 2026 (local). A total of 2 small explosions were recorded; the larger of the 2 occurred at 0040 on 12 February, producing a plume that rose 2,000 m above the vent. A total of 15 earthquakes related to the movement of magma and gases were recorded. The alert level remained at „Orange“ (level 3 on a 4-level scale).
Source: Centro Vulcanológico Nacional del Instituto Geofísico del Perú (CENVUL-IGP)
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Lascar (Northern Chile): (13 Feb) According to the National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (SENAPRED) and the Argentine Geological and Mining Service (SEGEMAR), a new eruptive activity was observed at the volcano on 8 February.
The seismic monitoring network detected an increase in volcano-tectonic earthquakes related to rock fracturing. A tremor signal, associated with the movement of fluids, was also recorded, along with a gas-and-ash plume that rose approximately 1.1 km above the crater rim and drifted toward the northeast.
The Alert Level remained at Green, the lowest level in the four-tier alert system.

Piton de la Fournaise (La Réunion): The effusive eruption at the volcano continues.
Two to three lava flows remain active, currently emerging from several fractures at two different locations on the eastern slopes. The current activity is available to watch here.
…13 Feb:
The second eruption at the volcano this year commenced a few hours ago from a cluster of vents.
A new eruptive fissure is generating small lava fountains and lava flow spreading along the fissure.

Volcano Activity Summary for 13 Feb 2026:

Global: European states must retract outrageous attacks on UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese

Reacting to calls by ministers and officials in France and Czechia for Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian Territory occupied since 1967, to resign, Amnesty International’s Secretary General Agnès Callamard said:

“It is reprehensible that ministers in Austria, Czechia, France, Germany and Italy have attacked the UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Francesca Albanese, based on a deliberately truncated video to misrepresent and gravely misconstrue her messages – as is clear from watching her original address in its entirety.

“The ministers that have spread disinformation must act beyond merely deleting their comments on social media – as some have done. They must publicly apologize and retract any calls for Francesca Albanese’s resignation. Their governments must also investigate how this disinformation happened with a view to preventing such situations.

“If only these ministers had been as loud and forceful in confronting a state committing genocide, unlawful occupation and apartheid as they have in attacking a UN expert. Their cowardice and refusal to hold Israel accountable stand in stark contrast to the Special Rapporteur’s unwavering commitment to speaking truth to power.

“The Special Rapporteur’s commitment to objectively investigate facts based on hard evidence and apply international law has been vital in exposing Israel’s ongoing violations of Palestinians’ rights and the complicity of third parties. The calls for her to resign are the latest in a series of alarming personal attacks and attempts to silence her – and must be categorically rejected. This campaign to discredit her only serves as a smokescreen to deflect attention away from Israel’s genocide in Gaza, its system of apartheid and unlawful occupation of the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

“Despite a drop in Israeli air attacks and some limited improvements in the cross-border movement of goods and people since the truce in October 2025, there has been no meaningful change in the conditions Israel is inflicting on Palestinians in Gaza and no evidence to indicate that Israel’s intent has changed. The genocide is ongoing.

“Israeli military operations in the occupied Gaza Strip have continued, killing over 590 Palestinians since October 2025. The estimated death toll of Palestinian victims since October 2023 now stands at over 72,000.

Not only does this allow Israel to violate international law with impunity, but it also effectively undermines the integrity of crucial international human rights mechanisms that were adopted to protect us all.

Amnesty International’s Secretary General Agnès Callamard

“Israel has also significantly escalated the cruel and unlawful closures that it has imposed on Gaza for over 18 years. Israeli military operations to effectively create a no-go zone across nearly 60 percent of the Gaza Strip have further worsened conditions. In the occupied West Bank, including illegally annexed East Jerusalem, attacks by Israeli forces and state-backed settlers have killed more than 1,100 Palestinians and displaced tens of thousands since October 2023.

“This outrageous injustice persists despite the International Court of Justice repeatedly ordering Israel to take all measures within its power to prevent genocidal acts, and its Advisory Opinion that Israel’s occupation is unlawful and must end as soon as possible. Let’s also not forget that the International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants against Israel’s prime minister and the former minister of defense for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

“Instead of upholding their legal obligations under international law to protect Palestinians, third states have decided at best, to look away, and at worst, to arm the perpetrators of genocide and war crimes while attacking those who tirelessly condemn Israel’s impunity and the material gain to be made by state and non-state actors from supporting Israel’s violations of Palestinians’ rights.

“Not only does this allow Israel to violate international law with impunity, but it also effectively undermines the integrity of crucial international human rights mechanisms that were adopted to protect us all.

“This is a critical moment for humanity, with international law and human rights institutions under attack like never before. The use of misinformation to further delegitimize them poses a profound threat to human rights and the rule of law itself.

“This is the precise moment that states such as Austria, Czechia, France, Germany and Italy should be taking a stand. They must demonstrate their commitment to upholding their legal obligations to stop Israel’s genocide and bring its decades-long international crimes to an end. This means actively supporting UN mechanisms and respecting the autonomy of UN-appointed independent human rights experts. They must act to hold Israel accountable for its ongoing genocide, apartheid and unlawful occupation, rather than joining the shameful bandwagon of weaponizing disinformation against this Special Rapporteur.”

Background

On 7 February, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian Territory occupied since 1967, Francesca Albanese, spoke at a forum in Doha organized by Al Jazeera. She said:

“The fact that instead of stopping Israel, most of the world has armed, given Israel political excuses, political sheltering, economic and financial support […] We who do not control large amounts of financial capitals, algorithms and weapons, we now see that we as a humanity have a common enemy, and freedoms, the respect of fundamental freedoms is the last peaceful avenue, the last peaceful toolbox that we have to regain our freedom.”

These comments were misconstrued as describing Israel as that “common enemy”. Albanese rejected these accusations and clarified her comments on social media that “the common enemy of humanity is the system that has enabled the genocide in Palestine, including the financial capital that funds it, the algorithms that obscure it and the weapons that enable it”.

On 11 February, the French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot made a statement calling for the Special Rapporteur to resign. This was followed by similarly harmful statements from Austrian, Czech, German and Italian ministers.

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Colombia: Four months after the attack on Yendri Velásquez and Luis Peche, justice remains pending 

Four months after the armed attack against Venezuelan activists Yendri Velásquez and Luis Peche in Bogotá, the authorities have yet to present clear progress in the investigation or guarantee full protection measures, warns Amnesty International, while expressing concern over the risks faced by many Venezuelans who have been forced to flee their country without receiving adequate international protection. 

“This attack cannot be treated as an isolated case. It reflects the risks faced by migrants and refugees, especially those who have been targeted for their activism. The state’s obligation is to protect and investigate urgently. Every day without progress deepens the harm,” said Valentina Ballesta, America’s Deputy Director for research at Amnesty International.  

This attack cannot be treated as an isolated case. It reflects the risks faced by migrants and refugees, especially those who have been targeted for their activism. The state’s obligation is to protect and investigate urgently. Every day without progress deepens the harm.” 

America’s Deputy Director for research at Amnesty International. 

Colombia is the main host country for Venezuelans displaced by the prolonged human rights crisis in their country. In this context, Amnesty International recalls that states receiving migrants and refugees have clear obligations under international law: they must not only allow entry or stay in their territory, but also ensure effective access to asylum-seeking procedures without unreasonable delay, adopt timely protection measures against foreseeable risks to life and integrity, and investigate and punish acts of violence with due diligence. 

“The case of our colleague Yendri Velásquez and Luis Peche illustrates how administrative barriers to the timely recognition of refugee status generate risks — particularly for people who defend human rights and who should therefore be subject to special protection, given they face particular risks,” said Marcos Gómez, Amnesty International’s Venezuelan section director.  

The case of our colleague Yendri Velásquez and Luis Peche illustrates how administrative barriers to the timely recognition of refugee status generate risks — particularly for people who defend human rights and who should therefore be subject to special protection.” 

Marcos Gómez, Amnesty International’s Venezuelan section director.  

Four months after the attack, Amnesty International warns that the lack of clear and effective investigative results prolongs the suffering of the victims and sends a dangerous message of tolerance toward such attacks — particularly in a country like Colombia, which has faced a longstanding crisis of violence against human rights defenders. Impunity is also a form of violence; when states fail to investigate seriously and promptly, they breach their duty to protect, and erode trust in institutions.  

“People live in fear in Venezuela, and those of us outside the country do too. The state has the responsibility to protect us and to investigate what happened. We will continue to speak out because silence will not protect us,” said Yendri Velásquez, Amnesty International member. 

People live in fear in Venezuela, and those of us outside the country do too. The state has the responsibility to protect us and to investigate what happened. We will continue to speak out because silence will not protect us.”

Yendri Velásquez, Amnesty International member. 

Amnesty International urges Colombia’s Attorney General’s Office to advance immediately with a thorough and impartial investigation into this attack; ensure adequate protection measures for the victims; and reaffirm in practice its commitment to international protection for those seeking safety.  

Likewise, we remind the migration authorities of Colombia and across the Americas that international protection is not a discretionary concession: it is a legal duty and an ethical responsibility. Amnesty International will continue to monitor this situation and demand justice for any attack against people in need of international protection. 

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

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Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL070 OBS 13/1500Z MOV SW EST VA DTG: 13/1600Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)

Satellite image of Ibu volcano on 13 Feb 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 16:19 UTC, 13/02/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260213/1620Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: IBU 268030
PSN: N0129 E12738
AREA: INDONESIA
SOURCE ELEV: 1325M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/180
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9, CVGHM
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL070 OBS 13/1500Z MOV SW
EST VA DTG: 13/1600Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL070 N0128 E12740 – N0113 E12722 – N0120
E12712 – N0132 E12715 – N0131 E12739 MOV SW 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 13/2200Z SFC/FL070 N0128 E12740 – N0115
E12720 – N0122 E12710 – N0133 E12713 – N0131 E12739
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 14/0400Z SFC/FL070 N0131 E12739 – N0127
E12739 – N0114 E12720 – N0121 E12709 – N0133 E12714
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 14/1000Z SFC/FL070 N0128 E12740 – N0109
E12728 – N0111 E12712 – N0126 E12713 – N0131 E12738
RMK: VA IDENTIFIABLE ON RECENT RGB SATELLITE IMAGERY. VA
HEIGHT AND MOVEMENT BASED ON SAT IMAGERY, GND REPOTS AND
MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260213/2220Z=