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The eruptive episode of the volcano from mid-August until 18 October, when the latest powerful, 55th lava fountaining activity took place, is clearly visible from the attached satellite imagery timelapse. The red lava continues to layer the Halemaʻumaʻu summit crater as multiple lava fountains remain active.
An ash plume from Krakatau was reported reaching 3,000 ft (900 m) at 18/1022Z, with movement towards the northwest. Forecasts indicate possible continued ash presence, but satellite detection is limited due to meteorological clouds.
Original VAAC bulletin:
FVAU04 at 17:26 UTC, 18/10/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20261018/1730Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: KRAKATAU 262000
PSN: S0606 E10525
AREA: INDONESIA
SOURCE ELEV: 155M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/233
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9, CVGHM
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL030 REPORTED AT 18/1022Z MOV NW
EST VA DTG: 18/1710Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL030 S0610 E10529 - S0620 E10458 - S0553
E10457 - S0550 E10524 - S0603 E10531 MOV W 05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 18/2310Z SFC/FL030 S0609 E10529 - S0616
E10458 - S0552 E10457 - S0551 E10523 - S0604 E10530
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 19/0510Z SFC/FL030 S0605 E10533 - S0613
E10529 - S0616 E10456 - S0549 E10457 - S0542 E10525
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 19/1110Z SFC/FL030 S0604 E10533 - S0615
E10530 - S0620 E10457 - S0553 E10456 - S0543 E10518
RMK: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE ON CURRENT SATELLITE IMAGE DUE TO
MET CLOUD. VA HEIGHT AND MOVEMENT BASED ON HIMAWARI-9
IMAGERY, GROUND REPORT AND MODEL GUIDANCE. LOW CONFIDENCE IN
FORECAST DUE TO LIGHT AND VARIABLE WINDS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20261018/2330Z=
Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 6000 ft (1800 m), or flight level 060, and moving at 05 kts in NE direction.
Original VAAC bulletin:
FVAU03 at 15:27 UTC, 18/10/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20261018/1530Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: IBU 268030
PSN: N0129 E12738
AREA: INDONESIA
SOURCE ELEV: 1325M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/1184
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9, CVGHM
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL060 REPORTED AT 18/1055Z
EST VA DTG: 18/1510Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL060 N0127 E12739 - N0130 E12735 - N0146
E12744 - N0151 E12757 - N0138 E12801 MOV NE 05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 18/2110Z SFC/FL060 N0127 E12738 - N0130
E12735 - N0149 E12748 - N0153 E12802 - N0138 E12801
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 19/0310Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 19/0910Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE ON CURRENT SATELLITE IMAGE. CVGHM
REPORTED DISCRETE ERUPTION, VA EXPECTED TO DISSIPATE WITHIN
6-12HRS. VA HEIGHT AND MOVEMENT BASED ON SATELLITE IMAGERY,
GROUND REPORTS AND MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20261018/2130Z=
Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Wellington warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 5000 ft (1500 m), or flight level 050, and moving at 05 kts in S direction.
Original VAAC bulletin:
FVPS01 at 14:31 UTC, 18/10/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20261018/1430Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: WHAKAARI/WHITE ISLAND 241040
PSN: S3731 E17711
AREA: NEW ZEALAND
SOURCE ELEV: 294M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/32
INFO SOURCE: WEBCAM, H9 AND GOES SAT IMAGERY
ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUOUS LOW LEVEL ERUPTION
OBS VA DTG: 18/1430Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL050 S3735 E17712 - S3727 E17657 - S3703
E17657 - S3723 E17722 MOV S 05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 18/2030Z SFC/FL050 S3734 E17711 - S3722
E17659 - S3704 E17654 - S3709 E17710 - S3728 E17717
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 19/0230Z SFC/FL050 S3735 E17709 - S3718
E17651 - S3709 E17711 - S3733 E17718
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 19/0830Z SFC/FL050 S3737 E17719 - S3738
E17704 - S3724 E17654 - S3712 E17718
RMK: DIFFUSE VA IDENTIFIABLE IN WEBCAM AND SATELLITE
IMAGERY. CONTINUOUS LOW-LEVEL EMISSIONS, LIGHT WINDS IN THE
VICINITY SO EMISSIONS ARE STAYING CLOSE TO THE VOLCANO.
HEIGHTS AND MOVEMENT BASED ON MODELS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20261018/2030Z=
Continuous volcanic ash emissions were observed at Telica volcano on 18 October 2026. Ash was seen on webcam, but no plume height was specified in the latest advisory.
Original VAAC bulletin:
FVXX26 at 13:33 UTC, 18/10/26 from KNES
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20261018/1331Z
VAAC: WASHINGTON
VOLCANO: TELICA 344040
PSN: N1236 W08650
AREA: NICARAGUA
SOURCE ELEV: 3399 FT AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/055
INFO SOURCE: GOES-19. WEBCAM. NWP MODELS.
ERUPTION DETAILS: CONS VA EMS
EST VA DTG: 18/1300Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL040 N1237 W08650 - N1236 W08650
- N1232 W08655 - N1235 W08657 - N1237 W08650 MOV
SW 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6HR: 18/1900Z SFC/FL040 N1237 W08650
- N1236 W08650 - N1232 W08656 - N1235 W08657 -
N1237 W08650
FCST VA CLD +12HR: 19/0100Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18HR: 19/0700Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VA EMS OBS IN WEBCAM. VA NOT DETECTED IN
STLT IMG. MDL WINDS SUG WSW MVMT THRU T+6. FCST
CONFIDENCE LOW. ...GATLING
NXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 20261018/1930Z