Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report:
FVAU02 at 22:38 UTC, 26/03/26 from ADRM VA ADVISORY DTG: 20260326/2250Z VAAC: DARWIN VOLCANO: SEMERU 263300 PSN: S0806 E11255 AREA: INDONESIA SOURCE ELEV: 3657M AMSL ADVISORY NR: 2026/349 INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9, CVGHM ERUPTION DETAILS: VA REPORTED TO FL150 AT 26/2227Z EST VA DTG: 26/2230Z EST VA CLD: SFC/FL150 S0807 E11248 – S0759 E11250 – S0749 E11310 – S0804 E11319 – S0826 E11309 MOV E 10KT FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 27/0430Z SFC/FL150 S0801 E11253 – S0804 E11317 – S0826 E11306 – S0807 E11249 FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 27/1030Z SFC/FL150 S0807 E11248 – S0800 E11251 – S0801 E11312 – S0813 E11309 – S0822 E11258 FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 27/1630Z SFC/FL150 S0758 E11250 – S0755 E11310 – S0810 E11312 – S0822 E11302 – S0809 E11245 RMK: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE ON SAT IMAGERY DUE TO MET CLOUD OBSCURING AREA. GROUND REPORTS CONFIRM INTERMITTENT DISCRETE VA EMISSIONS CONTINUING. VA HEIGHT AND MOVEMENT ESTIMATED FROM GROUND REPORTS AND MODEL GUIDANCE. NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260327/0450Z=
Kusatsu-Shirane (Honshu): (26 Mar) The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported that unrest continued at Kusatsu-Shiranesan between 23 March 2026 (local) and 25 March 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „Level 2 – Restriction on proximity to the crater“ (on a 5-level scale). Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) … [read more] … [show less] Current Alerts: Observatory alert level: „Level 2 – Restriction on proximity to the crater“ (on a 5-level scale)
Sakurajima (Kyushu, Japan): (26 Mar) The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported that the eruption continued at Aira between 23 March 2026 (local) and 25 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) … [read more] … [show less] Current Alerts: Observatory alert level: „Level 3 – Restriction on proximity to the volcano“ (on a 5-level scale)
Canlaon (Central Philippines): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ERUPTION AT 20260326/1510Z FL090 REPORTED OBS VA DTG:26/1510Z …26 Mar: The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that the eruption continued at Kanlaon on 25 March 2026 (local). A total of 3 ash emission events lasting 7 to 290 minutes were recorded. The alert level remained at „2 – Moderate Level of Volcanic Unrest“ (on a 0–5 level scale). Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) … [read more] … [show less] Current Alerts: Observatory alert level: „2 – Moderate Level of Volcanic Unrest“ (on a 0–5 level scale)
Taal (Luzon, Philippines): (26 Mar) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that the eruption continued at Taal on 25 March 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „1 – Low-Level Unrest“ (on a 0–5 level scale). Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) … [read more] … [show less] Current Alerts: Observatory alert level: „1 – Low-Level Unrest“ (on a 0–5 level scale)
Mayon (Luzon Island, Philippines): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ERUPTION AT 20260326/1358Z FL120 EXTD SSW REPORTED OBS VA DTG:26/1400Z …26 Mar: The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that the eruption continued at Mayon on 25 March 2026 (local). Lava effusion continued from the summit crater. As of 25 March, lava flow lengths remained at 3.8 km in the Basud Gully (E flank), 3.2 km in the Bonga Gully (SE flank), and 1.3 km in the Mi-isi Gully (S flank). Short-lived lava fountaining was observed. Minor episodic Strombolian activity was observed. There were 301 seismically detected rockfalls. Crater glow was visible to the naked eye. Sulfur dioxide (SO₂) emissions averaged 2,286 tonnes per day on 25 March. Plume(s) rose to a maximum of 100 m (328 ft) above the vent. The alert level remained at „3 – Increased Tendency Towards Hazardous Eruption“ (on a 0–5 level scale). Activity also included: inflationary deformation, seismically detected pyroclastic density current(s) (PDCs), tremor, volcanic seismicity. Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) … [read more] … [show less] Current Alerts: Observatory alert level: „3 – Increased Tendency Towards Hazardous Eruption“ (on a 0–5 level scale)
Bulusan (Luzon Island, Philippines): (26 Mar) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that unrest continued at Bulusan on 25 March 2026 (local). 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) … [read more] … [show less] Current Alerts: Observatory alert level: „1 – Low Level of Volcanic Unrest“ (on a 0–5 level scale)
Karangetang (Siau Island, Sangihe Islands, Indonesia): (26 Mar) The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Karangetang on 25 March 2026 (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) … [read more] … [show less] Current Alerts: Observatory alert level: „Level 2 – Alert“ (on a 4-level scale)
Ibu (Halmahera, Indonesia): 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 and is moving at 10 kts in NE direction. The full report is as follows: VA TO FL060 OBS AT 26/1110Z OBS VA DTG:26/1110Z to 6000 ft (1800 m) …26 Mar: The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Ibu on 25 March 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 200 m (656 ft) above the vent. There were 104 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) … [read more] … [show less] Current Alerts: Observatory alert level: „Level 2 – Alert“ (on a 4-level scale)
Lewotobi (Flores): (26 Mar) 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 25 March 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 100 m (328 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) … [read more] … [show less] Current Alerts: Observatory alert level: „Level 2 – Alert“ (on a 4-level scale)
Lewotolo (Lesser Sunda Islands): (26 Mar) The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Lewotolok on 25 March 2026 (local). There were 4 seismically detected explosions 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) … [read more] … [show less] Current Alerts: Observatory alert level: „Level 2 – Alert“ (on a 4-level scale)
Merapi (Central Java, Indonesia): (26 Mar) The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Merapi on 25 March 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 50 m (164 ft) above the vent. There were 141 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) … [read more] … [show less] Current Alerts: Observatory alert level: „Level 3 – Standby“ (on a 4-level scale)
Semeru (East Java, Indonesia): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 15000 ft (4600 m) altitude or flight level 150 and is moving at 10 kts in SE direction. The full report is as follows: VA TO FL150 REP AT 25/2305Z EST VA DTG:26/1030Z to 15000 ft (4600 m) …26 Mar: The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Semeru on 25 March 2026 (local). There were 71 seismically detected explosions reported. Ash and gas plume(s) rose to a maximum of 800 m (2,625 ft) above the vent. There were 3 seismically detected rockfalls. 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) … [read more] … [show less] Current Alerts: Observatory alert level: „Level 3 – Standby“ (on a 4-level scale)
Marapi (Western Sumatra, Indonesia): (26 Mar) The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Marapi on 25 March 2026 (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) … [read more] … [show less] Current Alerts: Observatory alert level: „Level 2 – Alert“ (on a 4-level scale)
Dukono (Halmahera): (26 Mar) The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Dukono on 25 March 2026 (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) … [read more] … [show less] Current Alerts: Observatory alert level: „Level 2 – Alert“ (on a 4-level scale)
Kilauea (Hawai’i): (26 Mar) The United States Geological Survey – Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (USGS-HVO) reported that there was a pause in eruptive activity at Kilauea between 24 March 2026 (local) and 25 March 2026 (local). Intermittent glow was observed from the north and south vents throughout the night. The alert level remained at „Orange“ (level 3 on a 4-level scale). The alert level remained at „Watch“ (level 3 on a 4-level scale). Source: United States Geological Survey – Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (USGS-HVO) … [read more] … [show less] Current Alerts: Observatory alert level: „Watch“ (level 3 on a 4-level scale)
Shishaldin (Aleutian Islands, Alaska): (26 Mar) The United States Geological Survey – Alaska Volcano Observatory (USGS-AVO) reported that unrest continued at Shishaldin between 24 March 2026 (local) and 25 March 2026 (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) … [read more] … [show less] Current Alerts: Observatory alert level: „Advisory“ (level 2 on a 4-level scale)
Great Sitkin (United States, Aleutian Islands): (26 Mar) The United States Geological Survey – Alaska Volcano Observatory (USGS-AVO) reported that the eruption continued at Great Sitkin between 24 March 2026 (local) and 25 March 2026 (local). Lava continued to slowly erupt in the summit crater. 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) … [read more] … [show less] Current Alerts: Observatory alert level: „Watch“ (level 3 on a 4-level scale)
Atka (United States, Aleutian Islands): (26 Mar) The United States Geological Survey – Alaska Volcano Observatory (USGS-AVO) reported that unrest continued at Atka Volcanic Complex between 24 March 2026 (local) and 25 March 2026 (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) … [read more] … [show less] Current Alerts: Observatory alert level: „Advisory“ (level 2 on a 4-level scale)
Popocatépetl (Central Mexico): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 22000 ft (6700 m) altitude or flight level 220 and is moving at 5 kts in W direction. The full report is as follows: REMNANT VA MVG N to 22000 ft (6700 m) …26 Mar: The Centro Nacional de Prevención de Desastres (CENAPRED) reported that the eruption continued at Popocatépetl between 24 March 2026 (local) and 25 March 2026 (local). 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) … [read more] … [show less] Current Alerts: Observatory alert level: „Yellow Alert – Phase 2“ (level 4 on a 7-level scale)
Santiaguito (Guatemala): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 13000 ft (4000 m) altitude or flight level 130 . The full report is as follows: NEW VA EMS to 13000 ft (4000 m)
Fuego (Guatemala): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Washington (VAAC) issued the following report: LGT VA EMS
Sangay (Ecuador): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 22000 ft (6700 m) altitude or flight level 220 . The full report is as follows: VA EM DETECTED to 22000 ft (6700 m) …26 Mar: The Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN) reported that the eruption continued at Sangay between 24 March 2026 (local) and 25 March 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „2 – Yellow“ (on a 4-level scale). Source: Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN) … [read more] … [show less] Current Alerts: Observatory alert level: „2 – Yellow“ (on a 4-level scale)
Reventador (Ecuador): (26 Mar) The Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN) reported that the eruption continued at Reventador between 24 March 2026 (local) and 25 March 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „3 – Orange“ (on a 4-level scale). Source: Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN) … [read more] … [show less] Current Alerts: Observatory alert level: „3 – Orange“ (on a 4-level scale)
Sabancaya (Peru): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Buenos Aires (VAAC) issued the following report: NO VA ERUPTION …26 Mar: The Centro Vulcanológico Nacional del Instituto Geofísico del Perú (CENVUL-IGP) reported that the eruption continued at Sabancaya between 24 March 2026 (local) and 25 March 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 100 m (328 ft) above the vent. A total of 9 earthquakes related to the movement of magma and gases were recorded. Ground deformation data indicated slight inflation centered on the N sector of the volcano complex (nevado Hualca Hualca, located approximately 7 km N). The alert level remained at „Orange“ (level 3 on a 4-level scale). Source: Centro Vulcanológico Nacional del Instituto Geofísico del Perú (CENVUL-IGP) … [read more] … [show less] Current Alerts: Observatory alert level: „Orange“ (level 3 on a 4-level scale)
Piton de la Fournaise (La Réunion): (26 Mar) The Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris – Observatoire volcanologique du Piton de la Fournaise (IPGP-OVPF) reported that the eruption continued at Fournaise, Piton de la on 25 March 2026 (local). Only the main S branch remained active; the lava flow fronts of both N branches were stagnant at approximately 660 m and 690 m elevation. The alert level remained at „Alert 2-2“ (level 3 on a 0–4 level scale). Source: Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris – Observatoire volcanologique du Piton de la Fournaise (IPGP-OVPF) … [read more] … [show less] Current Alerts: Observatory alert level: „Alert 2-2“ (level 3 on a 0–4 level scale)
Reacting to the news that the family and lawyer of Nikita Zhuravel, who was sentenced in 2024 to 14 years’ imprisonment for “high treason”, “insulting religious feelings” and “hooliganism committed with religious hatred,” have raised concerns about his disappearance while being transferred to a penal colony, Marie Struthers, Amnesty International’s Eastern Europe and Central Asia Director, said:
“Russian authorities must urgently disclose the fate and whereabouts of Nikita Zhuravel and ensure his immediate contact with his lawyer and family. A person vanishing within the state penitentiary system for months amounts to enforced disappearance.
A person vanishing within the state penitentiary system for months amounts to enforced disappearance
Marie Struthers, Amnesty International’s Eastern Europe and Central Asia Director
“Nikita Zhuravel already experienced petrifying levels of lawlessness at the hands of the authorities, when he was detained and arbitrarily transferred to Chechnya after allegedly burning the Quran. Once there, he was brutally physically assaulted on video by the son of regional leader Ramzan Kadyrov. This assault was widely reported yet manifestly ignored by the federal investigation authorities.
“Аdding to this horror and injustice, Nikita Zhuravel’s initial sentence of three-and-a-half years was significantly extended after he was found guilty of ‘treason’ for alleged cooperation with the secret services of Ukraine. Against this backdrop, his enforced disappearance means that his life and health may be at risk.”
Background
Nikita Zhuravel’s family last heard from the 22-year-old on 24 December 2025, when they got a letter while he was transferred from Moscow to a penal colony in Ulyanovsk, Central Russia.
Originally from Sevastopol in Russia-occupied Crimea, Zhuravel was detained on 20 May 2023 in Volgograd where he was living with his family. His arrest came a day after a video showing the burning a Quran in front of a mosque in Volgograd appeared online. He reportedly admitted guilt, stating that he had acted on instructions from an individual he believed to be a representative of Ukraine’s security services, in exchange for 10,000 rubles (approximately US$ 130).
In apparent violation of jurisdictional rules, he was transferred for trial to the Chechen Republic, where he was beaten in detention by Adam Kadyrov, the then 15-year-old son of Ramzan Kadyrov. Footage of the assault was later published online by Ramzan Kadyrov himself, who praised his son’s actions.
On 27 February 2024, the Visaitovsky District Court of Grozny found Nikita Zhuravel guilty of “insulting the feelings of believers” (Article 148(2) of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation) and “hooliganism committed on the grounds of religious hatred” (Article 213(2)) and sentenced him to 3.5 years of imprisonment in a penal colony. On 25 November 2024, the Volgograd Oblast Court increased his prison term to 14 years after finding him guilty of “high treason” (Article 275) for allegedly having “proactively offered cooperation to a representative of the Ukrainian Security Service” by sharing video footage of military transport.
On 3/26/2026 5:15:44 PM, an earthquake occurred in Nicaragua potentially affecting 510 thousand in MMI IV. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:155.688km.
Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report:
FVFE01 at 15:30 UTC, 26/03/26 from RJTD VA ADVISORY DTG: 20260326/1530Z VAAC: TOKYO VOLCANO: KANLAON 272020 PSN: N1025 E12308 AREA: PHILIPPINES SOURCE ELEV: 2435M AMSL ADVISORY NR: 2026/55 INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9 PHIVOLCS ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260326/1510Z FL090 REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 26/1510Z OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND FL090 040/3KT 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=
