The Atka volcanic system (image: Alaska Volcano Observatory)
The Alaska Volcano Observatory reported that no further explosive activity has been registered at the volcanic complex since the small explosive event on 21 February.
Hence, a decision has been made to lower the alert level and the Aviation Color Code to Green/Normal.
Source: Alaska Volcano Observatory volcano activity update 4 March 2025
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 and is moving at 05 kts in W direction. The full report is as follows: VA TO FL070 LAST REPORTED AT 02/2338Z MOV W to 7000 ft (2100 m)
Lewotolo (Lesser Sunda Islands): (2 Mar) Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 6000 ft (1800 m) altitude or flight level 060 . The full report is as follows: VA TO FL060 REPORTED AT 02/1217Z MOV W EST VA DTG:02/2100Z to 6000 ft (1800 m)
Dukono (Halmahera): (3 Mar) The eruptive activity of the volcano resumes. At about 08:17 local time today, a vigorous explosion took place from the crater vent. A grey ash-rich column released tephra material to an altitude of 7,500 ft (2,300 m) towards the northwest. … [read more] … [show less] In order to mitigate risk, people are advised to avoid the area within a radius of 3 km from the Malupang Warirang crater.
Popocatépetl (Central Mexico): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 20000 ft (6100 m) altitude or flight level 200 . The full report is as follows: PSBL VA EMS to 20000 ft (6100 m)
Santiaguito (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: CONS VA EMS to 14000 ft (4300 m)
Nevado del Ruiz (Colombia): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Washington (VAAC) issued the following report: NO VA DTCTD
Sangay (Ecuador): (3 Mar) Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Washington (VAAC) issued the following report: NO VA OBS
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: VA EMS DCTCD to 14000 ft (4300 m)
Volcano Activity Summary for 3 Mar 2025:
Satellite image of Sakurajima volcano on 3 Mar 2025