Volcanic activity worldwide 28 Jan 2023: Santiaguito volcano, Fuego, Popocatépetl, Krakatau, Revent...

Chikurachki (Paramushir Island): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 9000 ft (2700 m) altitude or flight level 090 and is moving at 10 kts in SE direction.
The full report is as follows: VA AT 20230128/1920Z FL090 EXTD SE OBS VA DTG:28/1920Z to 9000 ft (2700 m)

Sakurajima (Kyushu, Japan): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: EXPLODED AT 20230128/1442Z OVER FL110 EXTD SE OBS VA DTG:28/1440Z

Suwanose-jima (Ryukyu Islands): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: EXPLODED AT 20230128/1703Z FL040 EXTD SE OBS VA DTG:28/1700Z


Krakatau (Sunda Strait, Indonesia): (28 Jan) The intense activity at the volcano continues over the past few days.
Three series of paroxysms (lava-fountaining episodes) came out from the cinder cone in just two hours range in the late evening yesterday.
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All of events arrived during detected precursors of 52, 55 and 60 mm amplitudes persisting 38 and 129 seconds.
Our volcano expedition From Krakatau to Bali from 16-31 May this year includes to visit Krakatau and bring direct observations.


Popocatépetl (Central Mexico): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 21000 ft (6400 m) altitude or flight level 210 .
The full report is as follows: VA EMS OBS to 21000 ft (6400 m)

Santiaguito (Guatemala): (28 Jan) Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington 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: DISCRETE VA EM OBS to 14000 ft (4300 m)

Fuego (Guatemala): (28 Jan) Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington 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: NEW VA EMS to 14000 ft (4300 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 19000 ft (5800 m) altitude or flight level 190 .
The full report is as follows: LGT VA OBS to 19000 ft (5800 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 .
The full report is as follows: CONS VA EMS 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 OBS to 16000 ft (4900 m)

Sabancaya (Peru): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Buenos Aires warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 23000 ft (7000 m) altitude or flight level 230 and is moving at 10 kts in NW direction.
The full report is as follows: ISOLATED PUFF to 23000 ft (7000 m)

Lascar (Northern Chile): (28 Jan) Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Buenos Aires (VAAC) issued the following report: ISOLATED EMISSION

Villarrica (Central Chile): (28 Jan) A new series of ash emissions occurred at the volcano yesterday.
Just after noon, a small grey ash column was seen rising about 140 meters above the vent followed 3 eruptive pulses lasting about 90 seconds. Another series of eruptive pulses (6) took place in the evening that day.
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In the night from 26 to 27 January, a small, about 50 meters tall short-lived lava fountain shot into the sky from the crater.
Source: Proyecto Observación Villarrica volcano activity update 28 January 2023