Volcanic activity worldwide 3 Oct 2026: Santiaguito volcano, Fuego, Semeru, Ibu, Dukono, Reventador,…

Map of today's active volcanoes

Map of today's active volcanoes

Mayon (Luzon Island, Philippines): (3 Oct) An eruption was reported at Mayon on 3 October 2026 at 00:04 UTC, but the ash cloud was not identifiable in satellite data as of 00:10 UTC. No ash plume height was observed or reported.
Original VAAC bulletin: ash cloud reported, height unknown as of 03 Oct 2026, 00:10 UTC

Manam (Papua New Guinea): (3 Oct) Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 7000 ft (2100 m), or flight level 070.
Original VAAC bulletin: ash plume to 7,000 ft (2,100 m) as of Oct 3, 06:40 UTC

Ibu (Halmahera, Indonesia): Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 7000 ft (2100 m), or flight level 070, and moving at 15 kts in E direction.
Original VAAC bulletin: ash plume to 7,000 ft (2,100 m) as of Oct 3, 09:40 UTC

Semeru (East Java, Indonesia): An eruption was last reported at Semeru at 10:57 UTC on October 3, 2026. Ash height and movement are based on ground reports and model guidance, but no specific ash plume height was observed or confirmed in satellite imagery.
Original VAAC bulletin: Semeru Volcanic Ash Advisory

Dukono (Halmahera): Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 7000 ft (2100 m), or flight level 070.
Original VAAC bulletin: ash plume to 7,000 ft (2,100 m) as of Oct 3, 12:20 UTC

Santiaguito (Guatemala): Volcanic ash emissions were observed at Santiaguito, with the latest observation at 03 October 2026, 13:40 UTC. Forecasts indicate ash cloud movement generally north to northwest through the next 12 hours.
Original VAAC bulletin: Santiaguito Volcanic Ash Advisory

Fuego (Guatemala): Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 14000 ft (4300 m), or flight level 140, and moving at 5 kts in N direction.
Original VAAC bulletin: ash plume to 14,000 ft (4,300 m) as of Oct 3, 16:10 UTC

Telica (Nicaragua): The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington issued the following bulletin.
Original VAAC bulletin: LGT VA EMS OBS

Puracé (Colombia): Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 17000 ft (5200 m), or flight level 170.
Original VAAC bulletin: ash plume to 17,000 ft (5,200 m) as of Oct 3, 17:30 UTC

Sangay (Ecuador): Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 21000 ft (6400 m), or flight level 210.
Original VAAC bulletin: ash plume to 21,000 ft (6,400 m) as of Oct 3, 10:50 UTC

Reventador (Ecuador): Ongoing volcanic ash emissions are reported at Reventador. As of 03 October 2026 at 09:00 UTC, no ash plume height was observed due to weather clouds, but summit activity is visible on webcam and ash emissions are likely continuing.
Original VAAC bulletin: Reventador Volcanic Ash Advisory

Fuego Volcanic Ash Advisory: ash plume to 14,000 ft (4,300 m) as of Oct 3, 16:10 UTC

Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 14000 ft (4300 m), or flight level 140, and moving at 5 kts in N direction.
Original VAAC bulletin:

FVXX20 at 16:41 UTC, 03/10/26 from KNES
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20261003/1638Z

VAAC: WASHINGTON

VOLCANO: FUEGO 342090
PSN: N1428 W09052

AREA: GUATEMALA

SOURCE ELEV: 12346 FT AMSL

ADVISORY NR: 2026/1154

INFO SOURCE: GOES-19. NWP MODELS.

ERUPTION DETAILS: LKLY VA EM

OBS VA DTG: 03/1610Z

OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL140 N1439 W09055 - N1434 W09052
- N1429 W09052 - N1429 W09053 - N1432 W09053 -
N1436 W09058 - N1439 W09055 MOV N 5KT

FCST VA CLD +6HR: 03/2200Z SFC/FL140 N1440 W09049
- N1429 W09052 - N1429 W09053 - N1440 W09056 -
N1440 W09049

FCST VA CLD +12HR: 04/0400Z SFC/FL140 N1443
W09054 - N1429 W09052 - N1428 W09053 - N1437
W09102 - N1443 W09054

FCST VA CLD +18HR: 04/1000Z NO VA EXP

RMK: STEAM EM OBSD IN SAT WITH LKLY SMALL PORTION
OF VA, MOVING NNW FM SUMMIT. NWP MDL FCST WINDS FM
SOUTH THRU T+12 HRS. ...ZENG

NXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 20261003/2245Z

Telica Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: LGT VA EMS OBS

The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington issued the following bulletin.
Original VAAC bulletin:

FVXX22 at 12:46 UTC, 03/10/26 from KNES
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20261003/1244Z

VAAC: WASHINGTON

VOLCANO: TELICA 344040
PSN: N1236 W08650

AREA: NICARAGUA

SOURCE ELEV: 3399 FT AMSL

ADVISORY NR: 2026/053

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

ERUPTION DETAILS: LGT VA EMS OBS

EST VA DTG: 03/1210Z

EST VA CLD: SFC/FL050 N1241 W08653 - N1237 W08649
- N1235 W08650 - N1240 W08655 - N1241 W08653 MOV
NW 5KT

FCST VA CLD +6HR: 03/1800Z SFC/FL050 N1242 W08657
- N1237 W08649 - N1235 W08650 - N1240 W08659 -
N1242 W08657

FCST VA CLD +12HR: 04/0000Z SFC/FL050 N1241
W08659 - N1237 W08649 - N1235 W08650 - N1238
W08700 - N1241 W08659

FCST VA CLD +18HR: 04/0600Z NO VA EXP

RMK: VA EMS NOT OBS IN STLT IMG DUE TO MET CLD
CVR. LGT VA EMS SEEN IN WEBCAM. NWP MDL GUIDANCE
FCSTS GEN WNW MOVMT THRU T+12. HGT BASED ON
WEBCAM. ...MONAGHAN

NXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 20261003/1845Z