Satellite image of White Island volcano on 16 Oct 2026
Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Wellington warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 3000 ft (900 m), or flight level 030, and moving at 05 kts in N direction. Original VAAC bulletin:
FVPS01 at 07:51 UTC, 16/10/26 from NZKL VA ADVISORY DTG: 20261016/0751Z VAAC: WELLINGTON VOLCANO: WHAKAARI/WHITE ISLAND 241040 PSN: S3731 E17711 AREA: NEW ZEALAND SOURCE ELEV: 294M AMSL ADVISORY NR: 2026/21 INFO SOURCE: WEB CAM ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUOUS LOW-LEVEL ERUPTION OBS VA DTG: 16/0751Z OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL030 S3733 E17709 - S3721 E17707 - S3721 E17714 - S3733 E17714 MOV N 05KT FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 16/1351Z NO VA EXP FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 16/1951Z NO VA EXP FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 17/0151Z NO VA EXP RMK: VA CAN BE SEEN IN WEBCAM AROUND CRATER, ASH NOT DISCERNIBLE ON SAT IMAGERY, ASH CONSIDERED LOCALIZED TO VOLCANO NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20261016/1351Z=
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 W direction. Original VAAC bulletin:
FVAU03 at 00:52 UTC, 16/10/26 from ADRM VA ADVISORY DTG: 20261016/0100Z VAAC: DARWIN VOLCANO: IBU 268030 PSN: N0129 E12738 AREA: INDONESIA SOURCE ELEV: 1325M AMSL ADVISORY NR: 2026/1173 INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9, CVGHM ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL070 OBS AT 15/2310Z EST VA DTG: 16/0040Z EST VA CLD: SFC/FL070 N0126 E12740 - N0119 E12714 - N0142 E12715 - N0132 E12740 MOV W 05KT FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 16/0640Z SFC/FL070 N0125 E12739 - N0123 E12717 - N0144 E12713 - N0148 E12734 - N0131 E12742 FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 16/1240Z SFC/FL070 N0125 E12740 - N0121 E12715 - N0138 E12708 - N0148 E12722 - N0132 E12742 FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 16/1840Z SFC/FL070 N0131 E12740 - N0126 E12740 - N0118 E12717 - N0133 E12708 - N0145 E12720 RMK: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE ON LATEST SATELLITE IMAGERY DUE TO MET CLOUD. GROUND REPORTS INDICATE ERUPTIONS ARE ONGOING. HEIGHT AND MOVEMENT BASED ON SATELLITE IMAGERY, GROUND REPORTS AND MODEL GUIDANCE. NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20261016/0700Z=
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 23:53 UTC, 15/10/26 from ADRM VA ADVISORY DTG: 20261016/0000Z VAAC: DARWIN VOLCANO: SEMERU 263300 PSN: S0806 E11255 AREA: INDONESIA SOURCE ELEV: 3657M AMSL ADVISORY NR: 2026/1182 INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9, CVGHM, WEBCAM ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL150 OBS MOV W OBS VA DTG: 15/2340Z OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL150 S0803 E11258 - S0811 E11257 - S0813 E11205 - S0743 E11210 MOV W 15KT FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 16/0540Z SFC/FL150 S0810 E11300 - S0828 E11205 - S0751 E11203 - S0801 E11259 FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 16/1140Z SFC/FL150 S0801 E11259 - S0811 E11300 - S0831 E11207 - S0753 E11205 FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 16/1740Z SFC/FL150 S0803 E11258 - S0811 E11258 - S0826 E11204 - S0752 E11203 RMK: DISCRETE VA EMISSIONS IDENTIFIABLE ON SATELLITE IMAGERY. REGULAR GROUND REPORTS ALSO INDICATE INTERMITTENT ERUPTIONS ARE ONGOING. HEIGHT AND MOVEMENT BASED ON SATELLITE IMAGERY, GROUND REPORTS AND MODEL GUIDANCE. NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20261016/0600Z=
Sheveluch (Kamchatka): Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 27000 ft (8200 m), or flight level 270, and moving at 45 kts in N direction. Original VAAC bulletin:ash plume to 27,000 ft (8,200 m) as of Oct 15, 17:20 UTC
Semeru (East Java, Indonesia): Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 14000 ft (4300 m), or flight level 140. Original VAAC bulletin:ash plume to 14,000 ft (4,300 m) as of Oct 15, 11:40 UTC
Dukono (Halmahera): 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. Original VAAC bulletin:ash plume to 7,000 ft (2,100 m) as of Oct 15, 16:50 UTC
Popocatépetl (Central Mexico): (15 Oct) As of 02:41 UTC on 15 October 2026, no volcanic ash was detected from Popocatépetl. Satellite imagery and reports indicate no identifiable ash cloud, and no further advisories are expected. Original VAAC bulletin:no ash plume observed as of 15 Oct 2026, 02:41 UTC
Santiaguito (Guatemala): (15 Oct) Volcanic ash emissions were detected at Santiaguito, with activity observed by webcam as of 15 October 2026 at 08:10 UTC. Ash movement and height were estimated using model guidance and webcam data; forecasts indicate southwest movement through the next 6 hours. Original VAAC bulletin:Santiaguito Volcanic Ash Advisory
Fuego (Guatemala): Ongoing volcanic ash emissions have been reported at Fuego. Ash was not observed in satellite imagery due to meteorological cloud cover, but emissions were seen on webcam as of October 15, 2026, at 09:30 UTC. Forecasts indicate light and variable ash movement. Original VAAC bulletin:Fuego Volcanic Ash Advisory
Puracé (Colombia): (15 Oct) The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington issued the following bulletin. Original VAAC bulletin:ONGOING VA EMS
Sangay (Ecuador): (15 Oct) Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 21000 ft (6400 m), or flight level 210, and moving at 10 kts in NE direction. Original VAAC bulletin:ash plume to 21,000 ft (6,400 m) as of Oct 15, 05:30 UTC
Reventador (Ecuador): The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington issued the following bulletin. Original VAAC bulletin:ONGOING VA EMS
Sabancaya (Peru): Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Buenos Aires warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 20000 ft (6100 m), or flight level 200. Original VAAC bulletin:ash plume to 20,000 ft (6,100 m) as of Oct 15, 15:20 UTC
Nevados de Chillán (Central Chile): Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Buenos Aires warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 12000 ft (3700 m), or flight level 120, and moving at 15 kts in SW direction. Original VAAC bulletin:ash plume to 12,000 ft (3,700 m) as of Oct 15, 09:20 UTC
Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Buenos Aires warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 20000 ft (6100 m), or flight level 200. Original VAAC bulletin:
FVAG02 at 15:54 UTC, 15/10/26 from SABM VA ADVISORY DTG: 20261015/1551Z
