Fuego Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ONGOING VA EM to 15000 ft (4600 m)

Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 15000 ft (4600 m) altitude or flight level 150 .
The full report is as follows:

FVXX23 at 14:27 UTC, 21/12/25 from KNES
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20251221/1424Z

VAAC: WASHINGTON

VOLCANO: FUEGO 342090
PSN: N1428 W09052

AREA: GUATEMALA

SOURCE ELEV: 12346 FT AMSL

ADVISORY NR: 2025/698

INFO SOURCE: GOES-19. NWP MODELS.

ERUPTION DETAILS: ONGOING VA EM

OBS VA DTG: 21/1340Z

OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL150 N1428 W09052 – N1427 W09052
– N1419 W09111 – N1426 W09114 – N1428 W09052 MOV
W 10KT

FCST VA CLD +6HR: 21/1930Z SFC/FL150 N1428 W09052
– N1427 W09052 – N1413 W09115 – N1423 W09120 –
N1428 W09052

FCST VA CLD +12HR: 22/0130Z SFC/FL150 N1428
W09052 – N1427 W09052 – N1413 W09116 – N1423
W09120 – N1428 W09052

FCST VA CLD +18HR: 22/0730Z SFC/FL150 N1428
W09052 – N1427 W09051 – N1410 W09114 – N1422
W09119 – N1428 W09052

RMK: VA EM SEEN IN STLT IMG MOVNG WSW AT APX 20
NMI FM SUMMIT. EXP CONT WSW MOVNT THRU T+18 HRS.
FL AND FCST BSD ON NWP MDLS. …LINER

NXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 20251221/2030Z

Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL070 OBSERVED 21/0030Z MOV E EST VA DTG: 21/0310Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)

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 03:31 UTC, 21/12/25 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20251221/0336Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: IBU 268030
PSN: N0129 E12738
AREA: INDONESIA
SOURCE ELEV: 1325M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2025/1423
INFO SOURCE: CVGHM, HIMAWARI-9
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL070 OBSERVED 21/0030Z MOV E
EST VA DTG: 21/0310Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL070 N0127 E12736 – N0132 E12736 – N0138
E12757 – N0131 E12803 – N0123 E12758 MOV E 15KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 21/0910Z SFC/FL070 N0127 E12737 – N0131
E12737 – N0139 E12758 – N0130 E12803 – N0120 E12758
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 21/1510Z SFC/FL070 N0127 E12736 – N0131
E12736 – N0137 E12758 – N0129 E12803 – N0120 E12758
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 21/2110Z SFC/FL070 N0129 E12734 – N0135
E12741 – N0129 E12803 – N0115 E12759 – N0114 E12747
RMK: VA IDENTIFIABLE ON RECENT SATELLITE IMAGERY. VA HEIGHT
AND MOVEMENT BASED ON H9 SATELLITE IMAGERY, GROUND REPORTS
AND MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20251221/0936Z=

Puracé Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMS LIKELY

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

FVXX24 at 02:05 UTC, 21/12/25 from KNES
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20251221/0202Z

VAAC: WASHINGTON

VOLCANO: PURACE 351060
PSN: N0219 W07624

AREA: COLOMBIA

SOURCE ELEV: 15256 FT AMSL

ADVISORY NR: 2025/115

INFO SOURCE: GOES-19. NWP MODELS.

ERUPTION DETAILS: VA EMS LIKELY

EST VA DTG: 21/0130Z

EST VA CLD: SFC/FL180 N0220 W07623 – N0203 W07610
– N0159 W07621 – N0219 W07626 – N0220 W07623 MOV
SE 15KT

FCST VA CLD +6HR: 21/0730Z SFC/FL180 N0220 W07623
– N0159 W07611 – N0156 W07622 – N0220 W07625 –
N0220 W07623

FCST VA CLD +12HR: 21/1330Z SFC/FL180 N0221
W07622 – N0157 W07614 – N0156 W07627 – N0220
W07625 – N0221 W07622

FCST VA CLD +18HR: 21/1930Z SFC/FL180 N0220
W07622 – N0156 W07611 – N0155 W07624 – N0219
W07625 – N0220 W07622

RMK: VA NOT CRNTLY OBS ON STLT DUE TO WX CLDS IN
SUMMIT AREA. EMS LIKELY TO CONT. NWP MDLS SUG GEN
SE TO SSE VA MVMT THRU T+18. …EVANS

NXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 20251221/0800Z

Dukono Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL070 OBS AT 21/0030Z, EXT E OBS VA DTG: 21/0030Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)

Satellite image of Dukono volcano on 21 Dec 2025

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 and is moving at 15 kts in E direction.
The full report is as follows:

FVAU03 at 00:56 UTC, 21/12/25 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20251221/0100Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: DUKONO 268010
PSN: N0142 E12754
AREA: INDONESIA
SOURCE ELEV: 1229M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2025/1067
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL070 OBS AT 21/0030Z, EXT E
OBS VA DTG: 21/0030Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL070 N0141 E12752 – N0144 E12752 – N0152
E12830 – N0143 E12840 – N0135 E12832 MOV E 15KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 21/0630Z SFC/FL070 N0141 E12752 – N0144
E12752 – N0154 E12830 – N0143 E12840 – N0132 E12832
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 21/1230Z SFC/FL070 N0140 E12751 – N0144
E12751 – N0153 E12830 – N0143 E12840 – N0132 E12831
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 21/1830Z SFC/FL070 N0145 E12751 – N0149
E12806 – N0142 E12826 – N0124 E12827 – N0121 E12805 – N0140
E12750
RMK: VA IDENTIFIABLE ON LATEST SAT IMAGERY. VA HEIGHT AND
FORECAST BASED ON SAT IMAGERY AND MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20251221/0700Z=

Volcanic activity worldwide 20 Dec 2025: Santiaguito volcano, Pacaya, Fuego, Popocatépetl, Soputan,…

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Map of today’s active volcanoes

Krasheninnikov (Kamchatka, Russia): The Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT) and Laboratory for Seismic and Volcanic Activity Research (ISVA) reported that the eruption continued at Krasheninnikov on 19 December 2025 (local). The alert level was lowered to „White (no seismic monitoring)“ (on a 5-level scale) on 19 December 2025 at 0000 by EMSD. The aviation alert level remained at „Orange“ (level 3 on a 4-level scale).
Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT); Laboratory for Seismic and Volcanic Activity Research (ISVA)
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Shiveluch (Kamchatka): The Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT) and Laboratory for Seismic and Volcanic Activity Research (ISVA) reported that the eruption continued at Sheveluch on 19 December 2025 (local). The alert level remained at „Yellow“ (level 2 on a 5-level scale). The aviation alert level remained at „Orange“ (level 3 on a 4-level scale).
Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT); Laboratory for Seismic and Volcanic Activity Research (ISVA)
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Bezymianny (Kamchatka): The Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT) and Laboratory for Seismic and Volcanic Activity Research (ISVA) reported that the eruption continued at Bezymianny on 19 December 2025 (local). The alert level remained at „Yellow“ (level 2 on a 5-level scale). The aviation alert level remained at „Yellow“ (level 2 on a 4-level scale).
Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT); Laboratory for Seismic and Volcanic Activity Research (ISVA)
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Canlaon (Central Philippines): The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that the eruption continued at Kanlaon on 19 December 2025 (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“ (level 2 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 19 December 2025 (local). Plume(s) rose to a maximum of 500 m (1,640 ft) above the vent. 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): The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that unrest continued at Mayon on 19 December 2025 (local). Plume(s) were reported. There were 6 seismically detected rockfalls. The alert level remained at „1 – Low Level of Volcanic Unrest“ (on a 0–5 level scale).
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 19 December 2025 (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 19 December 2025 (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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Raung (East Java): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Raung on 19 December 2025 (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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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 OBSERVED 20/1437Z MOV E EST VA DTG:20/1520Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)
…20 Dec:
The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Ibu on 19 December 2025 (local). There were 114 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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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 19 December 2025 (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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Talang (Sumatra): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Talang on 19 December 2025 (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 the eruption continued at Lewotobi (Laki-Laki) on 19 December 2025 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 100 m (328 ft) above the vent. There was 1 seismically detected rockfall. 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 19 December 2025 (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 19 December 2025 (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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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 19 December 2025 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 10 m (33 ft) above the vent. There were 4 hot rockfalls, traveling up to 1,900 m. There were 82 seismically detected rockfalls. 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 19 December 2025 (local). There were 102 seismically detected explosions reported. Ash and gas plume(s) rose to a maximum of 1,000 m (3,281 ft) above the vent. There were 20 seismically detected rockfalls. Seismically detected flowage events were recorded 1 times. The alert level remained at „Level 3 – Standby“ (on a 4-level scale). Activity also included: seismically detected flowage event(s).
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 19 December 2025 (local). There was 1 seismically detected explosion reported. 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): 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 AT 20/0220Z MOV NE EST VA DTG:20/1240Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)
…20 Dec:
The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Dukono on 19 December 2025 (local). There was 1 seismically detected explosion 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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Kerinci (Sumatra): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Kerinci on 19 December 2025 (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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Iliwerung (Lesser Sunda Islands): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Iliwerung on 19 December 2025 (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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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 19 December 2025 (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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Kilauea (Hawai’i): The United States Geological Survey – Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (USGS-HVO) reported that the eruption continued at Kilauea on 19 December 2025 (local). 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 18 December 2025 (local) and 19 December 2025 (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 18 December 2025 (local) and 19 December 2025 (local). 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 18 December 2025 (local) and 19 December 2025 (local). Ash, 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): The Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH) reported that the eruption continued at Santa María between 18 December 2025 (local) and 19 December 2025 (local). There were explosions reported, occurring at a rate of up to 3 per hour. Ash and gas plume(s) rose to a maximum of 900 m (2,953 ft) above the vent. Crater glow was observed during the early morning and nighttime hours.
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 18 December 2025 (local) and 19 December 2025 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) were reported.
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 14000 ft (4300 m) altitude or flight level 140 .
The full report is as follows: LGT VA EMS to 14000 ft (4300 m)
…20 Dec:
The Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH) reported that the eruption continued at Fuego between 18 December 2025 (local) and 19 December 2025 (local). There were explosions reported, occurring at a rate of up to 10 per hour. Ash and gas plume(s) rose to a maximum of 1,037 m (3,402 ft) above the vent. Some explosions ejected incandescent material up to 200 m above the crater rim. Activity also included: audible sounds (e.g., booms, rumbling), shockwave.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH)
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Turrialba (Costa Rica): The Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Costa Rica – Universidad Nacional (OVSICORI-UNA) reported that unrest continued at Turrialba on 19 December 2025 (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 on 19 December 2025 (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 on 19 December 2025 (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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Puracé (Colombia): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 18000 ft (5500 m) altitude or flight level 180 .
The full report is as follows: ONGOING VA EMS. to 18000 ft (5500 m)
…20 Dec:
The Servicio Geológico Colombiano (SGC) reported that the eruption continued at Puracé on 19 December 2025 (local). The alert level remained at „Orange“ (level 3 on a 4-level scale).
Source: Servicio Geológico Colombiano (SGC)
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Sangay (Ecuador): The Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN) reported that the eruption continued at Sangay between 18 December 2025 (local) and 19 December 2025 (local). The alert level remained at „2 – Yellow“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN)
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Reventador (Ecuador): 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: POSSIBLE ONGOING VA EMS. to 14000 ft (4300 m)
…20 Dec:
The Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN) reported that the eruption continued at Reventador between 18 December 2025 (local) and 19 December 2025 (local). 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): The Centro Vulcanológico Nacional del Instituto Geofísico del Perú (CENVUL-IGP) reported that the eruption continued at Sabancaya between 18 December 2025 (local) and 19 December 2025 (local). 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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