Kategorie: Climate Change

Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report:

FVFE01 at 08:37 UTC, 21/03/26 from RJTD
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260321/0837Z
VAAC: TOKYO
VOLCANO: MAYON 273030
PSN: N1315 E12341
AREA: PHILIPPINES
SOURCE ELEV: 2462M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/356
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9 PHIVOLCS
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260321/0702Z VA CLD UNKNOWN REPORTED
OBS VA DTG: 21/0820Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND FL180 020/9KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: NOT AVBL
RMK: WE WILL ISSUE FURTHER ADVISORY IF VA IS DETECTED IN SATELLITE
IMAGERY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported that the eruption continued at Aira between 16 March 2026 (local) and 20 March 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „Level 3 – Restriction on proximity to the volcano“ (on a 5-level scale).
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)

Current Alerts:
Observatory alert level: „Level 3 – Restriction on proximity to the volcano“ (on a 5-level scale)
Aviation Alert Level: unavailable or not collected

Adapted from: Smithsonian / USGS Daily Volcanic Activity Report for Mar 20, 2026

Satellite image of Aoba volcano on 21 Mar 2026

Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Wellington (VAAC) issued the following report:

FVPS01 at 01:50 UTC, 21/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260321/0150Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/134
INFO SOURCE: H8 SAT IMAGERY
ERUPTION DETAILS: NO REPORTED ASH IN MORE THAN 18 HOURS.
OBS VA DTG: 21/0150Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND
FL010/020 020/10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 21/0750Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 21/1350Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 21/1950Z NO VA EXP
RMK: PLUME HAS BEEN WHITE ALL DAY, NO ASH IDENTIFIED IN GAPS
BETWEEN MET CLOUD.
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=

Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report:

FVFE01 at 21:38 UTC, 20/03/26 from RJTD
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260320/2138Z
VAAC: TOKYO
VOLCANO: KANLAON 272020
PSN: N1025 E12308
AREA: PHILIPPINES
SOURCE ELEV: 2435M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/37
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9 PHIVOLCS
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260320/2114Z FL090 EXTD S REPORTED
OBS VA DTG: 20/2120Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND FL090 080/9KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: NOT AVBL
RMK: WE WILL ISSUE FURTHER ADVISORY IF VA IS DETECTED IN SATELLITE
IMAGERY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=

Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report:

FVAU01 at 17:32 UTC, 20/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260320/1750Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: IBU 268030
PSN: N0129 E12738
AREA: INDONESIA
SOURCE ELEV: 1325M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/323
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9, CVGHM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION LAST REPORTED AT 20/0744Z
EST VA DTG: 20/1730Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL070 N0132 E12735 – N0133 E12741 – N0104
E12757 – N0058 E12730 MOV S 15KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 20/2330Z SFC/FL070 N0132 E12734 – N0133
E12741 – N0104 E12757 – N0057 E12730
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 21/0530Z SFC/FL070 N0132 E12734 – N0134
E12741 – N0105 E12758 – N0058 E12730
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 21/1130Z SFC/FL070 N0132 E12734 – N0134
E12741 – N0104 E12758 – N0058 E12730
RMK: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE ON LATEST SATELLITE IMAGERY DUE TO
MET CLOUD. VA EMISSIONS EXPECTED TO BE ONGOING, MOVING SSE
OF SUMMIT. VA HEIGHT AND MOVEMENT BASED ON SATELLITE
IMAGERY, GROUND REPORTS AND MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260320/2350Z=