Shiveluch (Kamchatka): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 32000 ft (9800 m) altitude or flight level 320 and is moving at 35 kts in SE direction.
The full report is as follows: RESIDUAL VA to 32000 ft (9800 m)
Mayon (Luzon Island, Philippines): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ERUPTION AT 20260317/1120Z VA CLD UNKNOWN REPORTED OBS VA DTG:17/1110Z
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 E direction.
The full report is as follows: VA TO FL070 LAST REP AT 17/1104Z EST VA DTG:17/1130Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)
Lewotolo (Lesser Sunda Islands): (17 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 and is moving at 15 kts in NE direction.
The full report is as follows: VA TO FL060 LAST REPORTED AT 16/0309Z EST VA DTG:17/0010Z to 6000 ft (1800 m)
Aoba (Vanuatu): (16 Mar) Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Wellington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 10000 ft (3000 m) altitude or flight level 100 and is moving at 10 kts in E direction.
The full report is as follows: ERUPTION AT 20260312/1900Z ONGOING LOW-LEVEL ERUPTION to 10000 ft (3000 m)
Fuego (Guatemala): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Washington (VAAC) issued the following report: OCNL 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 and is moving at 10 kts in SE direction.
The full report is as follows: NEW RPRT OF VA AT FL220 to 22000 ft (6700 m)
Reventador (Ecuador): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Washington (VAAC) issued the following report: PSBL VA EMS
Piton de la Fournaise (La Réunion): (17 Mar) The effusive eruption at the volcano continues.
The lava flow continues to be active and feed the shoreline. Below are impressive footage and images of the eruption showing the interaction of water and lava.
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Une première depuis deux décennies. La lave du Piton de la Fournaise, entré en éruption, a atteint l’océan Indien. #JT13H pic.twitter.com/Zh9M4db4z6
— franceinfo (@franceinfo) March 16, 2026
