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Aoba Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20260104/0130Z LOW LEVEL ERUPTION to 5000 ft (1500 m)
Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Wellington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 5000 ft (1500 m) altitude or flight level 050 and is moving at 10 kts in NW direction.
The full report is as follows:
FVPS01 at 13:01 UTC, 04/01/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260104/1301Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SUMMIT ELEV: 1496M
ADVISORY NR: 2026/9
INFO SOURCE: H9 SATELLITE
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: UNKNOWN
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260104/0130Z LOW LEVEL
ERUPTION
OBS VA DTG: 04/1301Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL050 S1526 E16756 – S1528 E16743 – S1501
E16731 – S1407 E16746 – S1426 E16821 MOV NW 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 04/1901Z SFC/FL050 S1528 E16758 – S1528
E16741 – S1456 E16727 – S1427 E16747 – S1429 E16820
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 05/0101Z SFC/FL050 S1527 E16757 – S1527
E16741 – S1456 E16726 – S1429 E16745 – S1446 E16813
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 05/0701Z NO VA EXP
RMK: MAIN ERUPTION APPEARS TO HAVE STOPPED 06Z, SMALL AMOUNT
ON ONGOING ASH, TOPS AND FORECAST LOCATIONS BASED ON EC
MODEL.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260104/1901Z=
Semeru Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL150 LAST REPORTED AT 03/2322Z EST VA DTG: 04/0950Z to 15000 ft (4600 m)
Satellite image of Semeru volcano on 4 Jan 2026
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 and is moving at 05 kts in NE direction.
The full report is as follows:
FVAU02 at 09:57 UTC, 04/01/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260104/1010Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: SEMERU 263300
PSN: S0806 E11255
AREA: INDONESIA
SOURCE ELEV: 3657M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/14
INFO SOURCE: CVGHM, HIMAWARI-9
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL150 LAST REPORTED AT 03/2322Z
EST VA DTG: 04/0950Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL150 S0813 E11301 – S0813 E11248 – S0802
E11245 – S0754 E11254 – S0802 E11303 MOV NE 05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 04/1550Z SFC/FL150 S0813 E11300 – S0812
E11247 – S0800 E11247 – S0755 E11257 – S0802 E11305
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 04/2150Z SFC/FL150 S0809 E11248 – S0756
E11248 – S0752 E11259 – S0801 E11307 – S0812 E11300
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 05/0350Z SFC/FL150 S0812 E11300 – S0809
E11247 – S0756 E11247 – S0752 E11259 – S0801 E11307
RMK: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE ON RECENT SAT IMG DUE TO MET CLOUD.
GND REPORTS INDICATE INTERMITTENT DISCRETE EMISSIONS ARE
ONGOING. VA HEIGHT AND MOVEMENT BASED ON GND REPORTS AND
MODEL GUIDANCE. LOW CONFIDENCE IN FCST DUE TO LIGHT AND VRB
WINDS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260104/1610Z=
Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA ERUPTION TO F070 REPORTED AT 04/0518Z EST VA DTG: 04/0430Z
Satellite image of Ibu volcano on 4 Jan 2026
Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report:
FVAU01 at 05:43 UTC, 04/01/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260104/0450Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: IBU 268030
PSN: N0129 E12738
AREA: INDONESIA
SOURCE ELEV: 1325M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/14
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9, CVGHM
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA ERUPTION TO F070 REPORTED AT 04/0518Z
EST VA DTG: 04/0430Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL070 N0132 E12741 – N0130 E12743 – N0124
E12743 – N0120 E12734 – N0126 E12723 – N0133 E12731 MOV SW
05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 04/1030Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 04/1630Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 04/2230Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VA CURRENTLY UNIDENTIFIABLE ON LATEST SATELLITE IMG DUE
TO MET CLOUD, HOWEVER RECENT GROUND REPORT SUGGESTS AN
ONGOING ERUPTION. VA HEIGHT AND FORECAST ARE BASED ON LATEST
HIMAWARI-9 SAT IMG, GROUND REPORT AND MODEL GUIDANCE.VA
EXPECTED TO DISSIPATE WITHIN NEXT 6 HOURS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260104/1050Z=
Global: Amnesty International raises human rights concerns following US’s military action in Venezuela
Today’s military action by the US Trump Administration in Venezuela, which resulted in the capture of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores, raises grave concerns for the human rights of the Venezuelan population. It most likely constitutes a violation of international law, including the UN Charter, as does the stated US intention to run Venezuela and control its oil resources.
Amnesty International is particularly concerned about the risks of further escalation of human rights violations in the country, stemming either from additional US operations or from the Venezuelan government’s responses to the US attacks.
The organization urges the US government to abide by international humanitarian and human rights law, prioritize the protection of civilians, and uphold the human rights of all persons deprived of liberty, including due process and humane treatment.
It also calls on the Venezuelan authorities to refrain from further repression, reminding them they are bound by international law to respect and protect the human rights of all Venezuelans.
Those most immediately at risk include human rights defenders and political activists who have courageously opposed Maduro government’s human rights violations and crimes under international law for years. Amnesty International stands in solidarity with the Venezuelan people: the thousands of victims and survivors, and the millions who have fled after years of enduring grave violations and crimes against humanity.
Amnesty International reiterates its long-standing call for Maduro’s government to be investigated and, where evidence permits, individuals to be prosecuted before an independent and impartial court to ensure justice, reparation, and guarantees of non-repetition for the survivors and victims of violations in Venezuela.
Amnesty International is alarmed that the attack against Venezuela and capture of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores by one of the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council further deepen the breakdown of international law and the rules-based order. These actions signal an international system run by military force, threats, and intimidation, and they increase the risks of copycat actions by others.
For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact press@amnesty.org
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