Overall Green Volcanic eruption for Ambae
in Vanuatu

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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Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-24 at 19:39 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • No further evidence of ash.
  • Volcanic ash not identifiable on satellite imagery.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-24 at 14:00 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-24 01:00 UTC continuous low level eruption.
  • Volcanic ash not identifiable on satellite imagery. Most recent observation of low level eruptive activity was webcam volcanic ash height and distribution forecast using model guidance.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-24 at 13:56 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-24 01:00 UTC continuous low level eruption.
  • Volcanic ash not identifiable on satellite imagery. Most recent observation of low level eruptive activity was webcam volcanic ash height and distribution forecast using model guidance.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-24 at 08:11 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-24 01:00 UTC continuous low level eruption.
  • Plume showed evidence of ash in true colour earlier, webcam showed activity at dusk. Forecast locations based on ecwmf model.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-24 at 02:23 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-24 01:00 UTC low level eruption resumed.
  • New plume appears to volcanic ash in true colour satellite imagery. Forecast locations based on ecwmf model.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-24 at 00:59 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Volcanic ash not identifiable for more than 24 hours.
  • Volcano partially obscure by meteorological cloud, steam plume visible in satellite but no ash observed.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-23 at 19:30 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-21 19:30 UTC volcano obscured by meteorological cloud.
  • Volcano obscure by meteorological cloud. Volcanic ash not identifiable in satellite imagery or webcam for more than 12 volcanic ash height and distribution forecast using model guidance.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-23 at 13:42 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-21 19:30 UTC continuous low level eruption.
  • Volcano obscure by meteorological cloud. Volcanic ash not identifiable in satellite imagery. Most recent observation of low level eruptive activity was webcam volcanic ash height and distribution forecast using model guidance.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-23 at 07:54 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-21 19:30 UTC continuous low level eruption.
  • Tops and forecast locations based on ecmwf model. Volcano and plume obscured by meteorological cloud in satellite and webcam. Downstream ash is likely being diluted by rain.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-23 at 02:03 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-21 19:30 UTC continuous low level eruption.
  • Tops and forecast locations based on ecmwf model. Volcano and plume mostly obscured by meteorological cloud in satellite and webcam. Ash possible in plume from webcam. Downstream ash diluted by rain after +6 hour.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-22 at 20:54 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-21 19:30 UTC continuous low level eruption.
  • Tops and forecast locations based on model. Volcano and plume obscured from satellite by meteorological cloud. Ash identified in plume from webcam. Downstream ash diluted by rain after +6 hour.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-22 at 15:16 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-21 19:30 UTC continuous low level eruption.
  • Tops and forecast locations based on model. Meteorological cloud prevents satellite identification of ash, plume obscured on webcam due to darkness. Downstream ash diluted by rain.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-22 at 09:55 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-21 19:30 UTC continuous low level eruption.
  • Webcam shows likely evidence of ash, metcloud prevents identification by satellite. Downstream ash diluted by rain. Tops and forecast locations based on ec model.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-22 at 05:21 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-21 19:30 UTC continuous low level eruption.
  • Plume occasionally visible in webcam, unable to confirm ash presence due to partial meteorological cloud cover. Downstream ash diluted by rain. Tops and forecast locations based on ec model.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-21 at 23:30 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-21 19:30 UTC continuous low level eruption.
  • Plume diminished in webcam, unable to confirm ash presence due to partial meteorological cloud cover. Downstream ash diluted by rain. Tops and forecast locations based on ec model.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-21 at 20:24 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-21 19:30 UTC ash identified in webcam. Volcano obscured by meteorological cloud.
  • Continuous low level eruption identified in webcam. Tops and forecast locations based on ec model.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-21 at 20:09 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-21 19:30 UTC ash identified in webcam. Volcano obscured by meteorological cloud.
  • More information to follow shortly.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-21 at 01:50 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • No reported ash in more than 18.
  • Plume has been white all day, no ash identified in gaps meteorological cloud.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-20 at 20:54 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Continuous low-level eruption.
  • So2 plume visible gaps in meteorological cloud, but no evidence of ash. Plume trailing away from webcam. Tops and forecast locations based on ecmwf model data.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-20 at 15:11 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Continuous low-level eruption.
  • Tops and forecast locations based on model data.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-20 at 09:47 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Continuous low-level volcanic ash emissions.
  • Tops and forecast locations based on model data. Volcanic ash not visible in satellite imagery due to meteorological cloud. Volcanic ash plume no longer visible in webcam imagery due to darkness.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-20 at 04:39 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Continuous low-level volcanic ash emissions.
  • Tops and forecast locations based on ec model data. Volcanic ash not visible in satellite imagery due to meteorological cloud.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-19 at 17:01 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 191647 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions over or near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-19 at 16:47 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-19 05:00 UTC.
  • Satellite imagery clear of SO2 and no ash identified. Webcam imagery to be monitored at sunrise.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-19 at 13:20 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 191155 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions over or near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-19 at 11:55 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-19 05:00 UTC continous low eruption.
  • Forecast locations and tops based on ec model. Ash not visible in webcam imagery due to night time,however SO2 signal visible in satellite ash imagery.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-19 at 08:12 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 190619 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions over or near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-19 at 06:19 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-19 05:00 UTC continuous volcanic ash emissions.
  • Tops based on infrared satellite imagery. Forecast locations based on ec model. Ash visible in webcam imagery, SO2 signal visible in satellite ash imagery.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-19 at 05:54 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-19 05:00 UTC continuous volcanic ash emissions.
  • More information to follow shortly.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-17 at 00:52 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC volcanic ash no longer detected.
  • Plume is now clear of meteorological cloud and ash no longer identifiable on satellite imagery. No local reports of ash. So2 emissions are ongoing. Will continue to monitor and issue vaa if ash detected.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-16 at 21:21 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC ongoing low-level eruption.
  • Volcano and plume partially obscure by meteorological cloud. Plume clearly visible on webcam. Can see SO2 clearly on rgb satellite. Height based on model guidance.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-16 at 17:05 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC volcano and surrounding area obscured by meteorological cloud.
  • Volcano and plume obscure by meteorological cloud. Movement and height based on model guidance.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-16 at 11:18 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC continuous eruption.
  • Volcano and plume obscure by meteorological cloud. No ash visible in plume satellite and webcam imagery. Movement and height based on model guidance.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-16 at 05:45 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC continuous eruption.
  • Volcano and plume mainly obscure by meteorological cloud. No ash visible in plume satellite and webcam imagery. Movement and height based on model guidance. Aplume may extend further se under meteorological cloud.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-16 at 00:45 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 160012 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-16 at 00:12 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC continuous eruption.
  • Volcano and plume partailly obscure by meteorological cloud. Plume intermittantly visible in webcam, ash content of plume unknown. Movement and height based on model guidance. Actual extent of ash due to meteorological cloud cover.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-15 at 19:14 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 151853 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-15 at 18:53 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC continuous eruption.
  • Volcano and plume obscure by meteorological cloud. Plume visible in webcam, ash content of plume unknown. Movement and height based on model guidance. Actual extent of ash due to meteorological cloud cover.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-15 at 13:32 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 151328 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-15 at 13:28 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC continuous eruption.
  • Volcano and plume obscure by meteorological cloud. Lava from eruption identifiable in webcam, ash content of plume unknown. Movement and height based on model guidance. Actual extent of ash due to meteorological cloud cover.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-15 at 07:37 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 150732 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-15 at 07:32 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC continuous eruption.
  • Volcano and plume obscure by meteorological cloud. Eruption and plume identifiable in webcam, ash content unknown. Movement and height based on model guidance. Actual extent of ash due to meteorological cloud cover.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-15 at 02:00 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 150153 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-15 at 01:53 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC low level eruption.
  • Volcano obscure by meteorological cloud in satellite imagery, eruption identifiable in webcam. Movement based on model guidance heights based on previous vaa.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-14 at 21:41 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 142045 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-14 at 20:45 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC low level eruption.
  • Strong SO2 signals white plume visible in satellite imagery. Minor amounts of ash may still be present the movement and heights based on infrared satellite imagery, model guidance and sounding.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-14 at 15:41 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 141531 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-14 at 15:31 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC low level eruption.
  • Intermittent volcanic ash emissions. Area is now free of meteorological cloud. Ash was last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station visible in satellite imagery at 05:30 UTC strong SO2 signals originating from ambae visible since then. Minor amounts of ash may still be present the.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-14 at 10:44 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 141034 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-14 at 10:34 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC low level eruption.
  • Intermittent volcanic ash emissions. Area is now free of meteorological cloud. Ash was last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station visible in satellite imagery at 05:30 UTC SO2 signals originating from ambae visible since then. Minor amounts of ash may still be present the.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-14 at 05:40 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 140530 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-14 at 05:30 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC low level eruption.
  • Meteorological cloud around the volcano has become patchy, and intermittent volcanic ash emissions from the vent have been visible in satellite imagery since 03 UTC. The area downwind of ambae is still partly covered by meteorological cloud, so horizontal extent of the plume has been estimated.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-14 at 00:04 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 132357 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-13 at 23:57 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC low level eruption.
  • Ash plume observed in webcam 13/2115z. Vent and plume obscure in meteorological cloud. Horizontal extent of plume estimated based on model data and past plume obs= vertical extent of plume estimated from model sounding. North east winds persist aloft.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-13 at 19:49 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 131842 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-13 at 18:42 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC low level eruption.
  • Ash plume observed in webcam at 13/1830z. Vent and plume obscure in meteorological cloud. Horizontal extent of plume estimated based on model data and past plume obs= vertical extent of plume estimated from model sounding. North east winds persist aloft.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-13 at 13:50 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 131339 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-13 at 13:39 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC low level eruption.
  • Ash plume observed in webcam at 07 UTC. Vent and plume obscure in meteorological cloud. Horizontal extent of plume estimated based on model data and past plume obs= vertical extent of plume estimated from webcam and model sounding. North east winds persist aloft.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-13 at 08:48 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 130811 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-13 at 08:11 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC continuous low level eruption.
  • Continuous eruption. Ash plume observed in webcam. Vent and plume obscure in meteorological cloud. Horizontal extent of plume estimated based on model data and past plume obs= vertical extent of plume estimated from webcam and model sounding. North east winds persist aloft.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-13 at 02:48 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 130239 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-13 at 02:39 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC low level eruption.
  • Continuous eruption. Ash observed in visible satellite imagery at 00:40 UTC vent and plume obscure in meteorological cloud from 01 UTC. Forecast locations from ec model and height estimated from model sounding. Webcam image still shows ashy plume, extent of plume unknown.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-12 at 21:30 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 122119 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-12 at 21:19 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC low level eruption.
  • Continuous eruption. Ash observed in visible satellite imagery. Forecast locations from ec model and height estimated from tephi model sounding.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-12 at 20:50 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC low level eruption.
  • More information to follow shortly.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-12 at 16:49 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 121645 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-12 at 16:45 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-09 21:20 UTC eruption has ceased. No new volcanic ash emissions for 12+hours.
  • Previous drifting volcanic ash has dissipated.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-12 at 11:01 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 121047 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-12 at 10:47 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-09 21:20 UTC intermittent volcanic ash and SO2 emissions.
  • Volcanic ash discernible on satellite imagery from prior emissions. Volcanic ash emissions likely to resume based on current activity.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-12 at 05:11 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 120501 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-12 at 05:01 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-09 21:20 UTC continuous eruption.
  • Volcanic ash clearly discernible in visible satellite imagery. Ash near vent obscure in meteorological cloud. Estimated height based on infrared satellite imagery and model data. Forecasted movement based on model.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-11 at 23:22 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 112312 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-11 at 23:12 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-09 21:20 UTC continuous eruption.
  • Volcanic ash clearly discernible in satellite imagery. Estimated height based on infrared satellite imagery and model data. Forecasted movement based on model.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-11 at 18:10 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 111753 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-11 at 17:53 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-09 21:20 UTC continuous low-level eruption.
  • Volcanic ash emissions have increased overnight and are still clearly discernible on satellite imagery. Estimated height based on infrared imagery.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-11 at 13:27 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 111308 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-11 at 13:08 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-09 21:20 UTC near-continuous low-level eruption.
  • Volcanic ash still clearly discernible on satellite imagery, as well as SO2 emissions. Estimated height based on infrared imagery.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-11 at 07:27 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 110717 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-11 at 07:17 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-09 21:20 UTC continuous low-level eruption.
  • Ongoing low-level eruption. Satellite imagery still shows more concentrated volcanic ash to the west of the volcano, with very weak ash signals north of 15s. Estimated height based on webcam images and model guidance. Forecast movement based on model.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-11 at 01:50 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 110140 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-11 at 01:40 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-09 21:20 UTC continuous low-level eruption.
  • Ongoing low-level eruption. Satellite imagery currently shows more concentrated volcanic ash to the west of the volcano, with very weak ash signals north of 15s. Estimated height based on webcam images and model guidance. Forecast movement based on model.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-10 at 20:43 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 102025 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-10 at 20:25 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-09 21:20 UTC continuous low-level eruption.
  • Ongoing low-level eruption. Ash clearly visible on satellite imagery. Estimated height based on webcam images and model guidance. Forecast movement based on model.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-10 at 16:52 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-09 21:20 UTC minor low-level eruption.
  • Ongoing low-level eruption. Ash visible on satellite imagery. Heights and movement based on.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-10 at 12:21 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-09 21:20 UTC minor low-level eruption.
  • Ongoing low-level eruption. Ash visible on satellite imagery. Heights and movement based on.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-10 at 07:09 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-09 21:20 UTC minor low-level eruption has resumed.
  • Minor volcanic ash emissions have resumed and relatively diffuse, clearly discernible in satellite imagery. Forecast updated to account for additional eastward drift.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-10 at 04:49 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-09 21:20 UTC eruption appears to have ceased.
  • Diffuse prior volcanic ash emissions in the vicinity in a light wind environment.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-09 at 22:51 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-09 21:20 UTC low level eruption.
  • Low level eruption. Forecast and tops based on ec model.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-09 at 22:28 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-09 21:20 UTC low level eruption.
  • More information to follow shortly.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-08 at 05:46 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 080531 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility. Eruption has finished, ash has dispersed. No further advisories.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-08 at 05:31 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 02:30 UTC eruption has finished, ash has dispersed.
  • Volcanic ash no longer indentifiable in satelitte imagery.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-08 at 00:59 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 080028 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-08 at 00:28 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 02:30 UTC volcanic ash emissions detached from volcanic.
  • The ash plume has now detached from the volcanic eruption rates have eased. Height based on model data.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-07 at 18:59 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 071849 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-07 at 18:49 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 02:30 UTC discrete volcanic ash emissions continue.
  • Eruption rate has eased overnight. Ash clearly visible in satellite imagery, very diffuse in the nw. Height based on infrared imagery. Night glow observed on webcam.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-07 at 13:06 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 071256 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-07 at 12:56 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 02:30 UTC continuous eruption.
  • Ongoing eruption. Ash clearly visible in satellite imagery. Plume height based on infrared imagery and model sounding. Forecast positions based on hysplit and model.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-07 at 07:46 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 070738 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-07 at 07:38 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 02:30 UTC continuous eruption.
  • Ongoing eruption. Ash clearly visible in satellite imagery. Plume height based on infrared imagery and model sounding. Forecast positions based on hysplit and model.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-07 at 02:42 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 070218 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-07 at 02:18 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 02:30 UTC continuous eruption.
  • Ongoing eruption. Ash clearly visible in satellite imagery. Forecast positions based on model.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-06 at 21:35 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 062117 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-06 at 21:17 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 02:30 UTC continuous eruption.
  • Ongoing eruption. Ash clearly visible in satellite imagery. Forecast positions based on model.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-06 at 20:33 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 062026 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-06 at 20:26 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 02:30 UTC continuous eruption.
  • Ongoing eruption. Ash clearly visible in satellite imagery. Forecast positions based on model.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-06 at 14:50 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 061442 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-06 at 14:42 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 02:30 UTC continuous eruption.
  • Ongoing eruption. Ash clearly visible in satellite imagery. Forecast positions based on model.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-06 at 12:40 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 061230 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-06 at 12:30 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 02:30 UTC continuous eruption.
  • Ongoing eruption. Ash clearly visible in satellite imagery. Forecast positions based on model.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-06 at 07:16 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 060707 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-06 at 07:07 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 02:30 UTC continuous low level eruption.
  • Ongoing low-level eruption. Ash clearly visible on satellite imagery. Forecast based on hysplit and model.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-06 at 01:55 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 060143 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-06 at 01:43 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 02:30 UTC continuous low level eruption.
  • Ongoing low-level eruption. Ash clearly visible on satellite imagery. Forecast based on hysplit and model.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-05 at 20:41 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 052013 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-05 at 20:13 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 02:30 UTC continuous low level eruption.
  • Ongoing low-level eruption. Ash identifiable on satellite imagery. Heights and movement based on model sounding.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-05 at 14:47 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 051447 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-05 at 14:47 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 02:30 UTC continuous low level eruption.
  • Satellite imagery has visible ash signals in gaps meteorological cloud since 12 UTC. Estimated height based on model data. Forecast positions based on model wind data.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-05 at 11:51 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 050926 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-05 at 09:26 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 02:30 UTC continuous low level eruption.
  • Meteorological cloud is obscuring satellite imagery, position based on hysplit model data. Ash signal has been briefly visible.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-05 at 04:07 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 02:30 UTC continuous low level eruption.
  • Ash has become visible in satellite imagery, both true colour and ash product.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-05 at 03:39 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 02:30 UTC low level eruption.
  • More information to follow shortly. Ash has become visible in satellite imagery, both true colour and ash product.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-05 at 01:46 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 01:06 UTC no evidence of further eruption.
  • No further evidence of volcanic ash.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-04 at 21:31 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 01:06 UTC low level eruption.
  • Volcanic ash is not observation in satellite imagery due to meteorological cloud but webcam shows intermittent puffs of ash. Volcanic ash is based on model guidance.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-04 at 16:01 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 01:06 UTC eruption ongoing up to mid-levels.
  • Ongoing eruption to mid-levels. Area has been obscured by meteorological cloud since 04 UTC, but webcam shows eruption is ongoing. Height based on model data. Forecast positions based on model wind data.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-04 at 10:31 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 01:06 UTC eruption ongoing up to mid-levels.
  • Ongoing eruption to mid-levels. Area has been obscured by meteorological cloud since 04 UTC, with ash visible gaps in the cloud prior to height based on model data. Forecast positions based on model wind data.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-04 at 06:05 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 01:06 UTC eruption ongoing up to mid-levels.
  • Ongoing eruption to mid-levels. Area has been obscured by meteorological cloud since 04 UTC, with ash visible gaps in the cloud prior to height based on model data. Forecast positions based on model wind data.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-04 at 01:39 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 01:06 UTC eruption ongoing up to mid-levels.
  • Continuous eruption to mid-levels. Ash seen intermittently on colour satellite images, meteorological ash may extend further south under meteorological cloud, and may extend higher. Height based on model data. Forecast positions based on model wind data.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-04 at 01:06 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption ongoing up to mid-levels.
  • More information to follow shortly.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-02 at 09:20 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • No evidence of further eruption, obscured by metcloud.
  • No further evidence of va, obscured by metcloud.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-02 at 03:43 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-27 19:29 UTC continuous eruption observed in webcam.
  • Volcano obscured by meteorological cloud. Volcanic ash not discernable on satellite imagery. Height estimated from model sounding. Forecast based on hysplit and model.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-01 at 21:53 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-27 19:29 UTC continuous eruption observed in webcam.
  • Volcano obscured by meteorological cloud. Volcanic ash not discernable on satellite imagery. Local report of ash. Height estimated from model sounding. Forecast based on hysplit and model.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-01 at 16:43 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-27 19:29 UTC continuous eruption observed in webcam.
  • Volcano obscured by meteorological cloud. Volcanic ash not discernable on satellite imagery. Local report of ash. Height estimated from model sounding.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-01 at 13:26 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-27 19:29 UTC continuous eruption observed in webcam.
  • Volcano obscured by meteorological cloud. Volcanic ash not discernable on satellite imagery. Local report of ash. Height estimated from model sounding.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-01 at 07:50 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-27 19:29 UTC continuous eruption observed in webcam and satellite.
  • Ash clearly visible on webcam, faintly visible in satellite but quite obscured by cloud. Plume height estimated based of satellite infrared imagery and model sounding. Forecast based on hysplit and model.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-01 at 02:00 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-27 19:29 UTC continuous low-level eruption observed in webcam and satellite.
  • Ash clearly visible on satellite imagery and webcam till 01z now obstructed by meteorological cloud. Plume height estimated based of satellite infrared imagery and model sounding. Forecast based on hysplit and model.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-28 at 21:03 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-27 19:29 UTC continuous low-level eruption observed in webcam and satellite.
  • Ash clearly visible on satellite imagery and webcam. Plume height estimated based of webcam imagery and model sounding plus model forecast based on hysplit and model.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-28 at 17:18 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-27 19:29 UTC continuous low-level eruption observed in webcam.
  • Volcanic ash not identifiable on satellite imagery. Most recent observation of low level eruptive activity was webcam image around 28/0730z. Volcanic ash height estimate from earlier webcam images and forecast using model.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-28 at 12:20 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-27 19:29 UTC continuous low-level eruption observed in webcam.
  • Volcanic ash not identifiable on satellite imagery. Most recent observation of low level eruptive activity was webcam image around 28/0730z. Volcanic ash height estimate from earlier webcam images and forecast using model.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-28 at 06:54 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-27 19:29 UTC continuous low-level eruption observed in webcam, volcanic ash emissions.
  • Ongoing low-level eruptions. Ash visible on webcam, and local report of ash received. Ash not discernible on satellite imagery due meteorological cloud. Heights and movement estimated using model guidance.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-28 at 06:51 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-27 19:29 UTC continuous low-level eruption observed in webcam, volcanic ash emissions.
  • Ongoing low-level eruptions. Ash visible on webcam, and local report of ash received. Ash not discernible on satellite imagery due meteorological cloud. Heights and movement estimated using model guidance.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-28 at 01:20 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-27 19:29 UTC continuous low-level eruption observed in webcam, volcanic ash emissions.
  • Webcam imagery confirm intermittent low-level eruptions emitting ash. Ash not discernible on satellite imagery due meteorological cloud. Heights and movement estimated using model guidance.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-27 at 20:01 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-27 19:29 UTC continuous low-level eruption observed in webcam, volcanic ash emissions.
  • Observation and webcam imagery confirm intermittent low-level eruptions emitting ash. Ash not discernible on satellite imagery due meteorological cloud. Heights and movement estimated using model guidance.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-27 at 19:36 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-27 19:29 UTC continuous low-level eruption observed in webcam, volcanic ash emissions.
  • More information to follow shortly.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-25 at 20:02 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-20 17:00 UTC no observed activity in last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station 24 hours.
  • No observed activity in last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station 24 hours in satellite imagery or webcam.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-25 at 14:34 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-20 17:00 UTC intermittent low-level eruption.
  • Volcanic ash not observation in satellite imagery due to meteorological cloud. Volcanic ash area and height estimated using model guidance.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-25 at 09:07 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • None.
  • Volcanic ash advisory center wellington has resumed responsibility for issuing vaa to the volcanic ash advisory center wellington area of responsibility.
  • Eruption at 2026-02-20 17:00 UTC continuous low-level eruption.
  • Volcanic ash is not observation in satellite imagery due to meteorological cloud. Webcam shows continuous steam plume and possible intermittent ash emissions. Volcanic ash area and height estimated using model guidance.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-25 at 07:45 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-20 17:00 UTC continuous low- level eruption.
  • Volcanic ash is not observation in satellite imagery due to meteorological cloud. Webcam shows continuous steam plume and possible intermittent ash emissions. Volcanic ash area and height estimated using model guidance.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-25 at 02:40 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl nzkl 250210 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-25 at 02:10 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • None.
  • Volcanic ash advisory center has assumed responsibility for issuing vaa to the volcanic ash advisory center wellington area of responsibility. Please contact volcanic ash advisory center as per iavw handbook table 4-2 for volcanic ash advice to the volcanic ash advisory center wellington area of responsibility.
  • Eruption at 2026-02-20 17:00 UTC continuous low-level eruption.
  • Continuous low-level eruption. Volcano obscured by meteorological cloud. Latest webcam img shows ash emissions ongoing. Height estimated based on ecmwf model.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-24 at 21:30 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 242101 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-24 at 21:01 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-20 17:00 UTC continuous low-level eruption.
  • Continuous low-level eruption. Volcano obscured by meteorological cloud in satellite imgry and webcam. No visible ash emitted at last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station clear image [241250z], however volcanic ash emissions still possible. Height estimated based on ecmwf model.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-24 at 15:30 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 241524 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-24 at 15:24 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-20 17:00 UTC intermittent eruption to mid-levels.
  • Intermittent eruption to mid-levels. Volcano obscured by meteorological cloud, no visible ash emitted at last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station clear image [241250z]. Ash observed downstream of volcano in himawari-9 satellite imagery. Height estimated based on ecmwf model.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-24 at 09:42 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 240935 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-24 at 09:35 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-20 17:00 UTC continuous eruption to mid-levels.
  • Ongoing eruption to mid-levels. Ash plume observed in himawari-9 satellite imagery. Height estimated based on models and cloud top of clouds temperatures.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-24 at 05:21 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 240444 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-24 at 04:44 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-20 17:00 UTC continuous eruption to mid-levels.
  • Ongoing eruption to mid-levels. Ash plume observed in himawari-9 visible satellite imagery and on webcam. Height estimated based on models and cloud top of clouds temperatures.

Original Message :