Overall Green Volcanic eruption for Kanlaon in Philippines on 19 Feb 2026 09:07 UTC

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Overall Green Volcanic eruption for Kanlaon

in Philippines

Volcano Ash Advisories for air traffic

Although Volcano Ash Advisories (VAAC) are not intended for assessing humanitarian impact, the observations of the plume are relevant for understanding local impact. The actual impact (like ash fall) depends on the type of eruption and is not known.

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Measurements Levels

SOURCE	GAUGE LOCATION	LAT	LON	TIME (UTC)	HEIGHT (m)	PERIOD (min)

19 Feb 09:07

19/02 09:07 2026-24 TOKYO

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-19 at 09:07 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Eruption at 2026-02-19 08:39 UTC flight level 150 (4500m) extend southwest reported.
We will issue further advisory if volcanic ash is detected in satellite imagery.

Original Message :

Received FVFE01 at 09:07 UTC, 19/02/26 from RJTD
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260219/0907Z
VAAC: TOKYO
VOLCANO: KANLAON 272020
PSN: N1025 E12308
AREA: PHILIPPINES
SOURCE ELEV: 2435M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/24
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9 PHIVOLCS
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260219/0839Z FL150 EXTD SW REPORTED
OBS VA DTG: 19/0850Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND FL150 140/10KT
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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