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Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL070 OBS AT 17/2320Z MOV ENE OBS VA DTG: 17/2350Z 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 00:06 UTC, 18/04/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260418/0010Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: IBU 268030
PSN: N0129 E12738
AREA: INDONESIA
SOURCE ELEV: 1325M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/438
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL070 OBS AT 17/2320Z MOV ENE
OBS VA DTG: 17/2350Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL070 N0127 E12736 – N0132 E12735 – N0150
E12806 – N0137 E12814 – N0121 E12813 MOV NE 05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 18/0550Z SFC/FL070 N0127 E12735 – N0133
E12735 – N0144 E12810 – N0125 E12817 – N0110 E12810
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 18/1150Z SFC/FL070 N0128 E12735 – N0134
E12736 – N0140 E12811 – N0120 E12811 – N0106 E12800
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 18/1750Z SFC/FL070 N0128 E12734 – N0134
E12736 – N0133 E12810 – N0115 E12808 – N0102 E12753
RMK: DISCRETE INTERMITTENT VA EMISSIONS IDENTIFIABLE ON RGB
SAT IMAGERY MOV ENE. VA HEIGHT AND MOVEMENT BASED ON RECENT
SAT IMG AND MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260418/0610Z=

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Mayon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20260417/2116Z FL090 EXTD WSW REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 17/2120Z

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

FVFE01 at 21:35 UTC, 17/04/26 from RJTD
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260417/2135Z
VAAC: TOKYO
VOLCANO: MAYON 273030
PSN: N1315 E12341
AREA: PHILIPPINES
SOURCE ELEV: 2462M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/502
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9 PHIVOLCS
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260417/2116Z FL090 EXTD WSW REPORTED
OBS VA DTG: 17/2120Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND FL090 050/8KT
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=

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Update: Wild Turtles in TX Face an Agonizing Death—Speak Up!

Update (April 20, 2026): PETA has heard from apartment management that they are open to working with us to find a solution. We are in communication with them now, and will provide further updates once they are available. Thank you to all who spoke out!

Original post:

At The Remy on the Trails apartment complex in Houston, a channelized (surrounded by concrete or brick) pond reportedly serves as home to dozens of native red-eared slider turtles. According to locals, the complex has removed a ramp—the semi-aquatic turtles’ sole means of accessing dry ground. Making matters worse, it being egg-laying season for them, any animals unable to reach soil to lay their eggs can become egg-bound, leading to ruptured organs, infection, and eventually an agonizing death. The turtles have reportedly been stranded in the water for more than two weeks already, with only one small basking rock to fight for, leaving the rest deprived of the daily 10-12 hours of sunlight required for Vitamin D3 synthesis—essential for calcium absorption, which prevents metabolic bone disease and ensures a hard shell.

The ramp before it was reportedly removed.
The area where the ramp was reportedly located, and the water where turtles are apparently now trapped.

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Wild Turtles in TX Face an Agonizing Death—Speak Up!

At The Remy on the Trails apartment complex in Houston, a channelized (surrounded by concrete or brick) pond reportedly serves as home to dozens of native red-eared slider turtles. According to locals, the complex has removed a ramp—the semi-aquatic turtles’ sole means of accessing dry ground. Making matters worse, it being egg-laying season for them, any animals unable to reach soil to lay their eggs can become egg-bound, leading to ruptured organs, infection, and eventually an agonizing death. The turtles have reportedly been stranded in the water for more than two weeks already, with only one small basking rock to fight for, leaving the rest deprived of the daily 10-12 hours of sunlight required for Vitamin D3 synthesis—essential for calcium absorption, which prevents metabolic bone disease and ensures a hard shell.

The ramp before it was reportedly removed.
The area where the ramp was reportedly located, and the water where turtles are apparently now trapped.

We’ve implored The Remy on the Trails to rectify things—even offering to provide wildlife-specific ramps for free!—but have received no response. Your voice is needed now! Please politely ask the complex to act immediately so that these animals don’t continue to suffer! Note that maintaining a polite tone is essential, as rude correspondence can hinder our efforts.

Call the main office at 832-841-3536.

call the office

Email them at remyonthetrails@rpmliving.com

Email the remy

Fill out their contact form here:

contact form

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Krakatau Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA REPORTED TO FL010 MOV WNW AT 17/1406Z EST VA DTG: 17/1420Z

Satellite image of Krakatau volcano on 17 Apr 2026

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

FVAU04 at 14:41 UTC, 17/04/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260417/1440Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: KRAKATAU 262000
PSN: S0606 E10525
AREA: INDONESIA
SOURCE ELEV: 155M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/1
INFO SOURCE: CVGHM HIMAWARI-9
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA REPORTED TO FL010 MOV WNW AT 17/1406Z
EST VA DTG: 17/1420Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL010 S0607 E10526 – S0606 E10524 – S0605
E10525 – S0606 E10526 MOV W 05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 17/2020Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 18/0220Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 18/0820Z NO VA EXP
RMK: CVGHM REPORTED ERUPTION 5M ABV SUMMIT. VA NOT
IDENTIFIABLE ON SAT IMAGERY DUE TO MET CLOUD. VA IS EXPECTED
TO DISSIPATE WITHIN 3-6HRS. HEIGHT AND MOV BASED ON GROUND
REPORT.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260417/2040Z=