Santiaguito Volcanic Ash Advisory: ash plume to 13,000 ft (4,000 m) as of 12 Oct 2026, 10:10 UTC

A new volcanic ash emission was observed from Santiaguito, with ash reaching 13,000 ft (4,000 m) as of 10:10 UTC on 12 October 2026. Forecasts indicate ash movement to the west-southwest and no ash expected after 22:00 UTC.
Original VAAC bulletin:

FVXX22 at 10:44 UTC, 12/10/26 from KNES
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20261012/1041Z

VAAC: WASHINGTON

VOLCANO: SANTA MARIA 342030
PSN: N1445 W09133

AREA: GUATEMALA

SOURCE ELEV: 12287 FT AMSL

ADVISORY NR: 2026/595

INFO SOURCE: GOES-19. WEBCAM. NWP MODELS.

ERUPTION DETAILS: NEW VA EMS

OBS VA DTG: 12/1010Z

OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL130 N1447 W09144 - N1446 W09132
- N1444 W09132 - N1438 W09142 - N1447 W09144 MOV
W 10KT

FCST VA CLD +6HR: 12/1600Z SFC/FL130 N1446 W09132
- N1444 W09132 - N1435 W09155 - N1444 W09157 -
N1446 W09132

FCST VA CLD +12HR: 12/2200Z NO VA EXP

FCST VA CLD +18HR: 13/0400Z NO VA EXP

RMK: VA EMS OBS IN STLT AND WEBCAM APPRX 10 NM
WSW FM SUMMIT. WSW MVMT EXP THRU T+6 ACCORDING TO
NWP MDLS. ...EVANS

NXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 20261012/1645Z

Manam Volcanic Ash Advisory: ash plume to 7,000 ft (2,100 m) as of Oct 12, 05:30 UTC

Satellite image of Manam volcano on 12 Oct 2026

Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 7000 ft (2100 m), or flight level 070, and moving at 05 kts in NW direction.
Original VAAC bulletin:

FVAU04 at 05:46 UTC, 12/10/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20261012/0600Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: MANAM 251020
PSN: S0405 E14502
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SOURCE ELEV: 1807M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/56
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9
ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUOUS VA OBS TO FL070 EXT NW
OBS VA DTG: 12/0530Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL070 S0404 E14505 - S0409 E14502 - S0402
E14421 - S0334 E14430 - S0333 E14457 MOV NW 05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 12/1130Z SFC/FL070 S0408 E14501 - S0359
E14421 - S0325 E14440 - S0345 E14507 - S0404 E14507
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 12/1730Z SFC/FL070 S0409 E14501 - S0359
E14421 - S0334 E14436 - S0334 E14456 - S0404 E14507
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 12/2330Z SFC/FL070 S0408 E14502 - S0359
E14421 - S0334 E14436 - S0335 E14456 - S0404 E14507
RMK: VA IDENTIFIABLE ON SATELLITE IMAGERY. HEIGHT AND
FORECAST BASED ON MODEL GUIDANCE AND HIMAWARI-9 IMAGERY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20261012/1200Z=

Semeru Volcanic Ash Advisory: ash plume to 15,000 ft (4,600 m) as of Oct 12, 00:00 UTC

Satellite image of Semeru volcano on 12 Oct 2026

Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 15000 ft (4600 m), or flight level 150.
Original VAAC bulletin:

FVAU02 at 00:14 UTC, 12/10/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20261012/0020Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: SEMERU 263300
PSN: S0806 E11255
AREA: INDONESIA
SOURCE ELEV: 3657M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/1166
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9, CVGHM
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL150 MOV SW
OBS VA DTG: 12/0000Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL150 S0801 E11254 - S0807 E11300 - S0838
E11244 - S0834 E11231 - S0824 E11227 MOV SW 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 12/0600Z SFC/FL150 S0802 E11255 - S0808
E11301 - S0839 E11247 - S0829 E11224 - S0800 E11222
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 12/1200Z SFC/FL150 S0802 E11256 - S0809
E11300 - S0839 E11247 - S0830 E11225 - S0800 E11221
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 12/1800Z SFC/FL150 S0809 E11258 - S0825
E11223 - S0758 E11221 - S0802 E11257
RMK: VA IDENTIFIABLE ON SATELLITE IMAGERY. GROUND REPORTS
ALSO INDICATE ONGOING EMISSIONS. HEIGHT AND MOVEMENT BASED
ON SATELLITE IMAGERY, GROUND REPORTS AND MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20261012/0620Z=