Satellite image of Krakatau volcano on 31 Oct 2026
Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 6000 ft (1800 m), or flight level 060, and moving at 05 kts in NW direction. Original VAAC bulletin:
FVAU04 at 13:16 UTC, 31/10/26 from ADRM VA ADVISORY DTG: 20261031/1320Z VAAC: DARWIN VOLCANO: KRAKATAU 262000 PSN: S0606 E10525 AREA: INDONESIA SOURCE ELEV: 155M AMSL ADVISORY NR: 2026/270 INFO SOURCE: CVGHM, HIMAWARI-9 ERUPTION DETAILS: VONA STATE ERUPTION AT 31/1215Z OBS VA DTG: 31/1300Z OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL060 S0613 E10529 - S0601 E10505 - S0543 E10523 - S0607 E10535 MOV NW 05KT FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 31/1900Z NO VA EXP FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 01/0100Z NO VA EXP FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 01/0700Z NO VA EXP RMK: VA OBSCURED BY MET CLOUD. VA AND MOVEMENT HEIGHT BASED ON MODEL GUIDANCE. VA EXPECTED TO DISSIPATE IN 6HRS. NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20261031/1920Z=
Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 14000 ft (4300 m), or flight level 140. Original VAAC bulletin:
FVXX23 at 05:12 UTC, 31/10/26 from KNES VA ADVISORY DTG: 20261031/0509Z
Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 16000 ft (4900 m), or flight level 160. Original VAAC bulletin:
FVXX22 at 00:26 UTC, 31/10/26 from KNES VA ADVISORY DTG: 20261031/0023Z
Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 17000 ft (5200 m), or flight level 170, and moving at 50 kts in NE direction. Original VAAC bulletin:
FVFE01 at 20:45 UTC, 30/10/26 from RJTD VA ADVISORY DTG: 20261030/2045Z VAAC: TOKYO VOLCANO: SHEVELUCH 300270 PSN: N5639 E16122 AREA: RUSSIA SOURCE ELEV: 3283M AMSL ADVISORY NR: 2026/362 INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9 ERUPTION DETAILS: POSS ERUPTION OBS AT 20261030/2010Z FL170 EXTD NE OBS VA DTG: 30/2020Z OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL170 N5641 E16120 - N5654 E16136 - N5644 E16141 - N5636 E16122 MOV NE 50KT FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 31/0220Z SFC/FL170 N5744 E17155 - N5712 E17200 - N5705 E16814 - N5730 E16817 FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 31/0820Z SFC/FL160 N5643 W17832 - N5553 W17803 -
N5706 E17545 - N5729 E17547 FCST VA CLD +18 HR: NO VA EXP RMK: SOME PART OF VA OBSCURED BY MET CLOUD. NXT ADVISORY: 20261031/0000Z=
Stromboli (Eolian Islands, Italy): Activity at the volcano remains comparably elevated. When observed last night, the most active vents were the two ones in the northern crater area. The western vent in that area (the one to the right when seen from the observation areas) showed continuous mild spattering, interrupted by frequent, but mostly small strombolian type explosions which often generated small incandescent rock falls on the Sciara del Fuoco. … [read more] … [show less] The easternmost vent was characterized by constant glow, occasional weak spattering, and strong bubble-bursting explosions at intervals of approx. 20 minutes. Incandescent lava bombs were ejected radially from the vent to heights estimated 2-300 m. Most explosions were accompanied by detonating sounds; shock waves from this activity are regularly perceived throughout the village of Stromboli as well, generating short rattling of doors and windows.
Etna (Sicily, Italy): An eruption was reported at Etna on 29 Oct 2026 at 06:00 UTC, but no ash cloud has been observed as of 30 Oct 2026, 15:30 UTC. No volcanic ash is expected in the next 18 hours. Original VAAC bulletin:no ash cloud observed as of 30 Oct 2026, 15:30 UTC
Sakurajima (Kyushu, Japan): An explosion was reported at Sakurajima at 10:49 UTC on 30 October 2026, but no volcanic ash cloud was identifiable in satellite data as of 10:40 UTC. No forecast ash cloud information is available. Original VAAC bulletin:no ash plume observed as of 30 Oct 2026, 10:40 UTC
Mayon (Luzon Island, Philippines): A moderate explosion took place from the volcano’s summit crater today. At about 11:53 AM local time, a towering pillar of gas, ash and other ejecta rose to about 3 km above the crater, drifting west-southwest. … [read more] … [show less] Around 120 families have been evacuated from nearby areas, including Camalig and Tabaco City. In addition, air traffic was also disrupted due to strong ash emissions in the atmosphere.
Langila (New Britain, Papua New Guinea): Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 8000 ft (2400 m), or flight level 080. Original VAAC bulletin:ash plume to 8,000 ft (2,400 m) as of Oct 30, 10:40 UTC
Karangetang (Siau Island, Sangihe Islands, Indonesia): (30 Oct) The activity at the volcano continues at elevated levels. Eruptions have been intensifying over the past week, mainly from the northern crater. … [read more] … [show less] In addition, the local webcam likely detected a new lava flow from the northern crater emerging westward. If not, it might be an occurrence of glowing rockfalls from the vent.
Ibu (Halmahera, Indonesia): 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 30, 15:10 UTC
Krakatau (Sunda Strait, Indonesia): (30 Oct) Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 8000 ft (2400 m), or flight level 080. Original VAAC bulletin:ash plume to 8,000 ft (2,400 m) as of Oct 30, 00:20 UTC
Semeru (East Java, Indonesia): An eruption to flight level FL150 was last reported at 30 October 00:31 UTC. Ash movement is forecast west at 10 knots; recent satellite imagery does not identify ash due to weather clouds. Original VAAC bulletin:Semeru Volcanic Ash Advisory
Dukono (Halmahera): (30 Oct) Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 8000 ft (2400 m), or flight level 080, and moving at 10 kts in W direction. Original VAAC bulletin:ash plume to 8,000 ft (2,400 m) as of Oct 30, 07:00 UTC
Ambrym (Vanuatu): (30 Oct) The effusive eruption at the volcano continues.
Ambrym’s Marum crater seems to be filled with lava from two vents, as seen in the attached time-lapse by NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) GSLC (Geocoded Single Look Complex) radar products during the August- October period.
Popocatépetl (Central Mexico): Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington 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 30, 13:16 UTC
Santiaguito (Guatemala): Occasional volcanic ash emissions were reported for Santiaguito. No ash plume height was observed or reported as of the latest advisory on October 30, 2026, at 17:25 UTC. Original VAAC bulletin:Santiaguito Volcanic Ash Advisory
Fuego (Guatemala): Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 16000 ft (4900 m), or flight level 160. Original VAAC bulletin:ash plume to 16,000 ft (4,900 m) as of Oct 30, 12:30 UTC
Masaya (Nicaragua): Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 6000 ft (1800 m), or flight level 060. Original VAAC bulletin:ash plume to 6,000 ft (1,800 m) as of Oct 30, 14:30 UTC
Puracé (Colombia): Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 17000 ft (5200 m), or flight level 170. Original VAAC bulletin:ash plume to 17,000 ft (5,200 m) as of Oct 30, 19:50 UTC
Sangay (Ecuador): Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 23000 ft (7000 m), or flight level 230. Original VAAC bulletin:ash plume to 23,000 ft (7,000 m) as of Oct 30, 15:50 UTC
Reventador (Ecuador): Occasional volcanic ash emissions were reported for Reventador. Ash was not detected in satellite imagery due to meteorological cloud cover; forecasts indicate possible continued emissions moving west-southwest and shifting southwest within six hours. Original VAAC bulletin:Reventador Volcanic Ash Advisory
Nevados de Chillán (Central Chile): (30 Oct) As of 30 October 2026 at 00:30 UTC, no volcanic ash emission was observed from Nevados de Chillán. Satellite data did not identify any ash cloud, and no further advisories are expected. Original VAAC bulletin:no ash plume observed as of 30 Oct 2026, 00:30 UTC
