Volcanic activity worldwide 16 Mar 2023: Santiaguito volcano, Fuego, Popocatépetl, Semeru, Shiveluc...

Shiveluch (Kamchatka): (16 Mar) Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 13000 ft (4000 m) altitude or flight level 130 and is moving at 20 kts in E direction.
The full report is as follows: POSS ERUPTION OBS AT 20230316/0420Z FL130 EXTD E OBS VA DTG:16/0440Z to 13000 ft (4000 m)

Suwanose-jima (Ryukyu Islands): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: EXPLODED AT 20230316/1015Z OVER FL050 EXTD NW OBS VA DTG:16/1010Z

Karangetang (Siau Island, Sangihe Islands, Indonesia): The effusive eruption of the volcano remains intense.
We are regularly given first-hand information from our local expedition leader and volcanologist, Andi, about the volcano's behavior. Glowing lava blocks continue to detach from the actively growing lava dome, located within the Crater 1, and roll over the western and eastern slopes, most of which reach the base of the dome area. Feel free to enjoy a noteworthy video from the ongoing activity here.

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Some people have been evacuated to avoid being affected by large hot rock falls that may result in dangerous pyroclastic flows.


Semeru (East Java, Indonesia): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 14000 ft (4300 m) altitude or flight level 140 .
The full report is as follows: VA PLUME TO FL140 REPORTED BY GND OBS AT 16/0048Z, MOV W/SW to 14000 ft (4300 m)

Popocatépetl (Central Mexico): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 20000 ft (6100 m) altitude or flight level 200 .
The full report is as follows: VA EMS MOVG N to 20000 ft (6100 m)
...16 Mar:
The explosive eruption of the volcano continues at generally moderate levels.
The CENAPRED's surveillance cameras observed several vulcanian-type explosions over the past 24 hours, of which a powerful one generated glowing hot lava fragments showering most of the upper edifice, including the summit cone. The eruption took place shortly after a midnight yesterday. A released ash was carried to approx. 6,7 km elevation and drifted east direction.
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Furthermore, 131 passive emissions of water vapor, gas and ash (venting) were detected.
The seismic network recorded 15 minutes of internal high and low frequency tremor.


Santiaguito (Guatemala): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Washington (VAAC) issued the following report: VA NOT CRNTLY OBS

Fuego (Guatemala): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 15000 ft (4600 m) altitude or flight level 150 .
The full report is as follows: FRQT VA EMS to 15000 ft (4600 m)

Nevado del Ruiz (Colombia): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 23000 ft (7000 m) altitude or flight level 230 .
The full report is as follows: VA EMS OBS to 23000 ft (7000 m)

Sangay (Ecuador): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 20000 ft (6100 m) altitude or flight level 200 and is moving at 10 kts in NE direction.
The full report is as follows: VA EMS MOVG ENE to 20000 ft (6100 m)

Reventador (Ecuador): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 16000 ft (4900 m) altitude or flight level 160 .
The full report is as follows: VA EMS MOVG E to 16000 ft (4900 m)

Sabancaya (Peru): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Buenos Aires (VAAC) issued the following report: PSBL EMISSIONS OF VA