Overall Green alert Volcanic eruption for Ulawun
in Papua New Guinea

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 2019-10-04 at 00:00 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash to flight level 100 (3000m) move north last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station observation 03 0000 UTC.
  • Minor steam/smoke emission observation on satellite img, however no ash content. Rvo reports sesismic activity has returned to background strong hotspot recently observation on satellite imagery however sources indicate ash-generating eruption has ceased. Advisory terminated.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 00:00 UTC, 04/10/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20191004/0000Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/60
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, RVO
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL100 MOV N LAST OBS 03/0000Z
OBS VA DTG: 04/0000Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND
SFC/FL100 120/05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 04/0600Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 04/1200Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 04/1800Z NO VA EXP
RMK: MINOR STEAM/SMOKE EMISSION OBS ON SAT IMG, HOWEVER NO
ASH CONTENT. RVO REPORTS SESISMIC ACTIVITY HAS RETURNED TO
BACKGROUND LEVELS. STRONG HOTSPOT RECENTLY OBS ON SAT
IMAGERY HOWEVER SOURCES INDICATE ASH-GENERATING ERUPTION HAS
CEASED. ADVISORY TERMINATED.
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-10-03 at 18:00 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station observation to flight level 100 (3000m) move north at 03/0000z.
  • Volcanic ash unidentifiable on latest satellite imagery due to meteorological cloud obscuration. A hot spot remains evident on satellite imagery. Rvo report ongoing high levels of seismicity. Volcanic ash height estimated based on 03 0000 UTC satellite image and ground report.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 18:24 UTC, 03/10/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20191003/1800Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/59
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, RVO
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA LAST OBS TO FL100 MOV N AT 03/0000Z.
EST VA DTG: 03/1800Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S0507 E15120 - S0458 E15132 - S0423 E15118 - S0435 E15038 - S0502 E15057 MOV NW 5KT
E15118 - S0435 E15038 - S0502 E15057 MOV NW 5KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 04/0000Z SFC/FL100 S0506 E15122 - S0507 E15052 - S0435 E15021 - S0420 E15055 - S0459 E15130
E15052 - S0435 E15021 - S0420 E15055 - S0459 E15130
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 04/0600Z SFC/FL100 S0501 E15128 - S0421 E15051 - S0439 E15012 - S0510 E15046 - S0513 E15116
E15051 - S0439 E15012 - S0510 E15046 - S0513 E15116
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 04/1200Z SFC/FL100 S0458 E15126 - S0517 E15117 - S0518 E15051 - S0449 E15016 - S0429 E15048
E15117 - S0518 E15051 - S0449 E15016 - S0429 E15048
RMK: VA UNIDENTIFIABLE ON LATEST SAT IMAGERY DUE TO MET
CLOUD OBSCURATION. A HOT SPOT REMAINS EVIDENT ON SAT
IMAGERY. RVO REPORT ONGOING HIGH LEVELS OF SEISMICITY. VA
HEIGHT ESTIMATED BASED ON 03/0000Z SATELLITE IMAGE AND
GROUND REPORT.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20191004/0000Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-10-03 at 12:00 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station observation to flight level 100 (3000m) move north at 03/0000z.
  • Volcanic ash unidentifiable on latest satellite imagery due to meteorological cloud obscuration. A hot spot remains evident on satellite imagery. Rvo report ongoing high levels of seismicity. Volcanic ash height estimated based on 03 0000 UTC satellite image and ground report.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 12:15 UTC, 03/10/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20191003/1200Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/58
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, RVO
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA LAST OBS TO FL100 MOV N AT 03/0000Z.
EST VA DTG: 03/1200Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S0506 E15120 - S0458 E15132 - S0414 E15126 - S0417 E15051 - S0458 E15103 MOV N 5KT
E15126 - S0417 E15051 - S0458 E15103 MOV N 5KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 03/1800Z SFC/FL100 S0507 E15120 - S0502 E15057 - S0421 E15031 - S0414 E15116 - S0458 E15132
E15057 - S0421 E15031 - S0414 E15116 - S0458 E15132
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 04/0000Z SFC/FL100 S0506 E15122 - S0459 E15130 - S0408 E15058 - S0417 E15015 - S0507 E15052
E15130 - S0408 E15058 - S0417 E15015 - S0507 E15052
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 04/0600Z SFC/FL100 S0501 E15128 - S0513 E15116 - S0510 E15046 - S0428 E15010 - S0410 E15049
E15116 - S0510 E15046 - S0428 E15010 - S0410 E15049
RMK: VA UNIDENTIFIABLE ON LATEST SAT IMAGERY DUE TO MET
CLOUD OBSCURATION. A HOT SPOT REMAINS EVIDENT ON SAT
IMAGERY. RVO REPORT ONGOING HIGH LEVELS OF SEISMICITY. VA
HEIGHT ESTIMATED BASED ON 03/0000Z SATELLITE IMAGE AND
GROUND REPORT.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20191003/1800Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-10-03 at 06:00 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash to flight level 100 (3000m) move north. Last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station observed at 03/0000z.
  • Low confidence in observation extensive meteorological cloud covers area in the vicinity of the volcano so ash is not currently visible from satellite. Volcanic ash height estimated based on 03 0000 UTC satellite image and ground report.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 06:00 UTC, 03/10/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20191003/0600Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/57
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, RVO
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL100 MOV N. LAST OBSERVED AT
03/0000Z.
OBS VA DTG: 03/0600Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S0507 E15121 - S0458 E15133 - S0415 E15133 - S0414 E15104 - S0459 E15106 MOV N 10KT
E15133 - S0414 E15104 - S0459 E15106 MOV N 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 03/1200Z SFC/FL100 S0506 E15120 - S0458 E15103 - S0417 E15051 - S0414 E15126 - S0458 E15132
E15103 - S0417 E15051 - S0414 E15126 - S0458 E15132
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 03/1800Z SFC/FL100 S0507 E15120 - S0458 E15132 - S0414 E15116 - S0421 E15031 - S0502 E15057
E15132 - S0414 E15116 - S0421 E15031 - S0502 E15057
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 04/0000Z SFC/FL100 S0506 E15122 - S0507 E15052 - S0417 E15015 - S0408 E15058 - S0459 E15130
E15052 - S0417 E15015 - S0408 E15058 - S0459 E15130
RMK: LOW CONFIDENCE IN OBSERVATION POLYGON GIVEN EXTENSIVE
MET CLOUD COVERS AREA IN THE VICINITY OF THE VOLCANO SO ASH
IS NOT CURRENTLY VISIBLE FROM SATELLITE. VA HEIGHT ESTIMATED
BASED ON 03/0000Z SATELLITE IMAGE AND GROUND REPORT.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20191003/1200Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-10-03 at 00:00 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash to flight level 100 (3000m) move north.
  • Continuous minor ash/steam emission identifiable on satellite imagery ext north. However volcanic ash signal is not evident on rgb imagery suggesting ash content is low. Meteorological cloud moving over the volcano from the east. Hotspot still visible over ulawun.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 23:54 UTC, 02/10/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20191003/0000Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/56
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, RVO
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL100 MOV N
OBS VA DTG: 03/0000Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S0507 E15120 - S0500 E15128 - S0444 E15134 - S0416 E15131 - S0415 E15106 - S0457 E15108 MOV N 5KT
5KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 03/0600Z SFC/FL100 S0507 E15121 - S0458 E15106 - S0414 E15105 - S0416 E15133 - S0458 E15132
E15106 - S0414 E15105 - S0416 E15133 - S0458 E15132
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 03/1200Z SFC/FL100 S0506 E15120 - S0445 E15134 - S0416 E15129 - S0415 E15106 - S0459 E15109
E15134 - S0416 E15129 - S0415 E15106 - S0459 E15109
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 03/1800Z SFC/FL100 S0507 E15120 - S0457 E15106 - S0413 E15105 - S0416 E15131 - S0448 E15136
E15106 - S0413 E15105 - S0416 E15131 - S0448 E15136
RMK: CONTINUOUS MINOR ASH/STEAM EMISSION IDENTIFIABLE ON SAT
IMAGERY EXT N. HOWEVER VA SIGNAL IS NOT EVIDENT ON RGB
IMAGERY SUGGESTING ASH CONTENT IS LOW. MET CLOUD MOVING OVER
THE VOLCANO FROM THE EAST. HOTSPOT STILL VISIBLE OVER
ULAWUN.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20191003/0600Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-10-02 at 20:50 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Continuous ash/steam emission to flight level 170 (5100m) ext north and south.
  • Continuous minor ash/steam emission identifiable on satellite imagery ext north and south. Weak volcanic ash signal in rgb imagery suggests ash concentration is low. Low confidence on obs/fcst due to light and variable.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 21:10 UTC, 02/10/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20191002/2050Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/55
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, RVO
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUOUS ASH/STEAM EMISSION TO FL170 EXT
N AND S
OBS VA DTG: 02/2050Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL170 S0502 E15125 - S0418 E15130 - S0415 E15106 - S0500 E15104 - S0513 E15111 - S0513 E15119 MOV N 5KT
5KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 03/0250Z SFC/FL170 S0514 E15116 - S0507 E15106 - S0414 E15105 - S0418 E15139 - S0508 E15134
E15106 - S0414 E15105 - S0418 E15139 - S0508 E15134
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 03/0850Z SFC/FL170 S0517 E15115 - S0514 E15140 - S0452 E15152 - S0433 E15125 - S0501 E15100
E15140 - S0452 E15152 - S0433 E15125 - S0501 E15100
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 03/1450Z SFC/FL170 S0517 E15116 - S0500 E15101 - S0442 E15119 - S0453 E15150 - S0516 E15143
E15101 - S0442 E15119 - S0453 E15150 - S0516 E15143
RMK: CONTINUOUS MINOR ASH/STEAM EMISSION IDENTIFIABLE ON SAT
IMAGERY EXT N AND S. WEAK VA SIGNAL IN RGB IMAGERY SUGGESTS
ASH CONCENTRATION IS LOW. LOW CONFIDENCE ON OBS/FCST DUE TO
LIGHT AND VRB WINDS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20191003/0250Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-10-02 at 18:55 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Continuous ash/steam emission to flight level 170 (5100m).
  • Volcanic ash not discernible on latest satellite imagery, however ash/steam emission likely ongoing. 02 0630 UTC rvo report describes emission to flight level 170 (5100m) with high levels of seismicity. Forecast based on model guidance. Low confidence on obs/fcst due to light and variable.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 18:53 UTC, 02/10/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20191002/1855Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/54
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, RVO
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUOUS ASH/STEAM EMISSION TO FL170
OBS VA DTG: 02/1855Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL170 S0500 E15133 - S0446 E15120 - S0457 E15058 - S0515 E15102 - S0516 E15119 MOV SW 5KT
E15058 - S0515 E15102 - S0516 E15119 MOV SW 5KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 03/0055Z SFC/FL170 S0515 E15123 - S0513 E15104 - S0451 E15102 - S0444 E15123 - S0459 E15137
E15104 - S0451 E15102 - S0444 E15123 - S0459 E15137
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 03/0655Z SFC/FL170 S0513 E15116 - S0506 E15137 - S0447 E15131 - S0446 E15111 - S0503 E15106
E15137 - S0447 E15131 - S0446 E15111 - S0503 E15106
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 03/1255Z SFC/FL170 S0514 E15118 - S0500 E15107 - S0448 E15119 - S0457 E15135 - S0510 E15135
E15107 - S0448 E15119 - S0457 E15135 - S0510 E15135
RMK: VA NOT DISCERNIBLE ON LATEST SAT IMAGERY, HOWEVER
ASH/STEAM EMISSION LIKELY ONGOING. 02/0630Z RVO REPORT
DESCRIBES EMISSION TO FL170 WITH HIGH LEVELS OF SEISMICITY.
FCST BASED ON MODEL GUIDANCE. LOW CONFIDENCE ON OBS/FCST DUE
TO LIGHT AND VRB WINDS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20191003/0055Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-10-02 at 12:55 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Continuous ash/steam emission to flight level 170 (5100m) last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station observation ext southwest 02 0020 UTC.
  • Volcanic ash unidentifiable on latest satellite imagery due to presence of meteorological cloud. 02 0630 UTC rvo report describes continuous ash/steam emission to flight level 170 (5100m) with high levels of seismicity. Forecast based on model guidance. Low confidence on obs/fcst due to light and variable.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 13:02 UTC, 02/10/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20191002/1255Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/53
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, RVO
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUOUS ASH/STEAM EMISSION TO FL170
LAST OBS EXT SW 02/0020Z
OBS VA DTG: 02/1255Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL170 S0503 E15128 - S0453 E15121 - S0454 E15108 - S0509 E15054 - S0521 E15115 MOV SW 5KT
E15108 - S0509 E15054 - S0521 E15115 MOV SW 5KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 02/1855Z SFC/FL170 S0513 E15121 - S0510 E15107 - S0454 E15101 - S0446 E15120 - S0458 E15133
E15107 - S0454 E15101 - S0446 E15120 - S0458 E15133
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 03/0055Z SFC/FL170 S0511 E15122 - S0459 E15137 - S0443 E15123 - S0448 E15104 - S0507 E15109
E15137 - S0443 E15123 - S0448 E15104 - S0507 E15109
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 03/0655Z SFC/FL170 S0510 E15117 - S0503 E15109 - S0446 E15111 - S0447 E15131 - S0506 E15137
E15109 - S0446 E15111 - S0447 E15131 - S0506 E15137
RMK: VA UNIDENTIFIABLE ON LATEST SAT IMAGERY DUE TO PRESENCE
OF MET CLOUD. 02/0630Z RVO REPORT DESCRIBES CONTINUOUS
ASH/STEAM EMISSION TO FL170 WITH HIGH LEVELS OF SEISMICITY.
FCST BASED ON MODEL GUIDANCE. LOW CONFIDENCE ON OBS/FCST DUE
TO LIGHT AND VRB WINDS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20191002/1855Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-10-02 at 06:52 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station observation to flight level 170 (5100m) ext southwest at 02/0020z.
  • Volcanic ash unidentifiable on latest satellite imagery due to meteorological cloud obscuration. Rvo report ongoing eruption up to flight level 170 (5100m) with high levels of seismicity at 02/1630z. Forecast based on model guidance. Winds becoming light and variable after t+6 hours.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 06:52 UTC, 02/10/19 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20191002/0652Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/52
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, RVO
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA LAST OBS TO FL170 EXT SW AT 02/0020Z.
OBS VA DTG: 02/0655Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL170 S0501 E15126 - S0456 E15119 - S0501 E15101 - S0517 E15056 - S0521 E15116 MOV SW 10KT
E15101 - S0517 E15056 - S0521 E15116 MOV SW 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 02/1255Z SFC/FL170 S0501 E15126 - S0522 E15117 - S0513 E15057 - S0454 E15102 - S0456 E15119
E15117 - S0513 E15057 - S0454 E15102 - S0456 E15119
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 02/1855Z SFC/FL170 S0502 E15131 - S0452 E15121 - S0454 E15104 - S0516 E15104 - S0521 E15119
E15121 - S0454 E15104 - S0516 E15104 - S0521 E15119
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 03/0055Z SFC/FL170 S0502 E15133 - S0517 E15121 - S0512 E15103 - S0454 E15106 - S0449 E15121
E15121 - S0512 E15103 - S0454 E15106 - S0449 E15121
RMK: VA UNIDENTIFIABLE ON LATEST SAT IMAGERY DUE TO MET
CLOUD OBSCURATION. RVO REPORT ONGOING ERUPTION UP TO FL170
WITH HIGH LEVELS OF SEISMICITY AT 02/1630Z. FCST BASED ON
MODEL GUIDANCE. WINDS BCMG LIGHT AND VRB AFTER T+6 HRS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20191002/1255Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-10-02 at 00:55 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station observation to flight level 170 (5100m) ext southwest at 02/0020z.
  • Volcanic ash unidentifiable on latest satellite imagery due to meteorological cloud obscuration. Ground report of volcanic ash to flight level 170 (5100m) at 01/2052z. Height decreased to flight level 170 (5100m) based on report. Forecast based on model guidance. Winds becoming light and variable after t+12 hours.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 00:59 UTC, 02/10/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20191002/0055Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/51
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, GROUND REPORT
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA LAST OBS TO FL170 EXT SW AT 02/0020Z.
OBS VA DTG: 02/0055Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL170 S0502 E15125 - S0458 E15119 - S0514 E15059 - S0522 E15108 MOV SW 10KT
E15059 - S0522 E15108 MOV SW 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 02/0655Z SFC/FL170 S0501 E15126 - S0526 E15111 - S0523 E15044 - S0507 E15053 - S0456 E15119
E15111 - S0523 E15044 - S0507 E15053 - S0456 E15119
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 02/1255Z SFC/FL170 S0501 E15126 - S0456 E15119 - S0458 E15047 - S0522 E15045 - S0526 E15111
E15119 - S0458 E15047 - S0522 E15045 - S0526 E15111
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 02/1855Z SFC/FL170 S0456 E15120 - S0502 E15129 - S0528 E15121 - S0524 E15050 - S0501 E15051
E15129 - S0528 E15121 - S0524 E15050 - S0501 E15051
RMK: VA UNIDENTIFIABLE ON LATEST SAT IMAGERY DUE TO MET
CLOUD OBSCURATION. GROUND REPORT OF VA TO FL170 AT 01/2052Z.
HEIGHT DECREASED TO FL170 BASED ON REPORT. FCST BASED ON
MODEL GUIDANCE. WINDS BCMG LIGHT AND VRB AFTER T+12 HRS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20191002/0655Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-10-01 at 18:55 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Continuous emission to flight level 200 (6000m) ext southwest.
  • Minor continuous plume partially discernible on latest satellite imagery ext southwest. Weak volcanic ash signal in rgb imagery suggests plume is ash poor. Further eruptions to higher levels possible. Height based on earlier infrared temperature of -4c at 01/1220z.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 18:55 UTC, 01/10/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20191001/1855Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/50
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, GROUND REPORT, PIREP
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUOUS EMISSION TO FL200 EXT SW
OBS VA DTG: 01/1855Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL200 S0503 E15123 - S0459 E15119 - S0504 E15110 - S0526 E15028 - S0548 E15038 - S0539 E15106 - S0516 E15116 MOV SW 20KT
E15116 MOV SW 20KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 02/0055Z SFC/FL200 S0502 E15125 - S0539 E15106 - S0547 E15038 - S0528 E15029 - S0458 E15119
E15106 - S0547 E15038 - S0528 E15029 - S0458 E15119
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 02/0655Z SFC/FL200 S0501 E15126 - S0456 E15119 - S0526 E15037 - S0542 E15048 - S0536 E15117
E15119 - S0526 E15037 - S0542 E15048 - S0536 E15117
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 02/1255Z SFC/FL200 S0501 E15126 - S0536 E15117 - S0542 E15048 - S0526 E15037 - S0456 E15119
E15117 - S0542 E15048 - S0526 E15037 - S0456 E15119
RMK: MINOR CONTINUOUS PLUME PARTIALLY DISCERNIBLE ON LATEST
SAT IMAGERY EXT SW. WEAK VA SIGNAL IN RGB IMAGERY SUGGESTS
PLUME IS ASH POOR. FURTHER ERUPTIONS TO HIGHER LEVELS REMAIN
POSSIBLE. HEIGHT BASED ON EARLIER IR TEMP OF -4C AT
01/1220Z.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20191002/0055Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-10-01 at 12:55 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Continuous emission to flight level 200 (6000m) ext southwest.
  • Continuous plume visible on latest satellite imagery ext southwest. Weak volcanic ash signal in rgb imagery suggests plume is ash poor. Hotspot visible on southwest ank of volcano. Further eruptions to higher levels possible. Height based on infrared temperature of -4c at 01/1220z.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 12:53 UTC, 01/10/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20191001/1255Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/49
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, GROUND REPORT, PIREP
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUOUS EMISSION TO FL200 EXT SW
OBS VA DTG: 01/1255Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL200 S0503 E15123 - S0459 E15119 - S0504 E15106 - S0524 E15017 - S0553 E15028 - S0533 E15106 - S0516 E15115 MOV SW 20KT
E15115 MOV SW 20KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 01/1855Z SFC/FL200 S0503 E15123 - S0540 E15059 - S0554 E15023 - S0524 E15016 - S0459 E15120
E15059 - S0554 E15023 - S0524 E15016 - S0459 E15120
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 02/0055Z SFC/FL200 S0503 E15123 - S0459 E15119 - S0528 E15029 - S0547 E15038 - S0539 E15106
E15119 - S0528 E15029 - S0547 E15038 - S0539 E15106
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 02/0655Z SFC/FL200 S0502 E15122 - S0536 E15117 - S0542 E15048 - S0526 E15037 - S0500 E15118
E15117 - S0542 E15048 - S0526 E15037 - S0500 E15118
RMK: CONTINUOUS PLUME VISIBLE ON LATEST SAT IMAGERY EXT SW.
WEAK VA SIGNAL IN RGB IMAGERY SUGGESTS PLUME IS ASH POOR.
HOTSPOT VISIBLE ON SW FLANK OF VOLCANO. FURTHER ERUPTIONS TO
HIGHER LEVELS REMAIN POSSIBLE. HEIGHT BASED ON IR TEMP OF
-4C AT 01/1220Z.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20191001/1855Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-10-01 at 06:55 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station observation to flight level 200 (6000m) ext southwest at 01/0500z.
  • Volcanic ash unidentifiable on latest satellite imagery due to meteorological cloud obscuration. Last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station volcanic ash observation on satellite partly obscured by meteorological cloud. Ground report for volcanic ash to flight level 200 (6000m) pilot weather report for volcanic ash to flight level 160 (4800m) unable to get infrared temperature due to overlying meteorological cloud. Forecast based on model guidance.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 06:58 UTC, 01/10/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20191001/0655Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/48
INFO SOURCE: GROUND REPORT, PIREP, HIMAWARI-8
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA LAST OBS TO FL200 EXT SW AT 01/0500Z.
EST VA DTG: 01/0655Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL200 S0502 E15125 - S0458 E15119 - S0512 E15058 - S0531 E15102 - S0527 E15118 MOV SW 20KT
E15058 - S0531 E15102 - S0527 E15118 MOV SW 20KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 01/1255Z SFC/FL200 S0459 E15120 - S0506 E15124 - S0532 E15114 - S0538 E15046 - S0509 E15037
E15124 - S0532 E15114 - S0538 E15046 - S0509 E15037
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 01/1855Z SFC/FL200 S0459 E15120 - S0511 E15038 - S0539 E15046 - S0532 E15115 - S0506 E15124
E15038 - S0539 E15046 - S0532 E15115 - S0506 E15124
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 02/0055Z SFC/FL200 S0503 E15125 - S0522 E15119 - S0532 E15103 - S0512 E15057 - S0458 E15119
E15119 - S0532 E15103 - S0512 E15057 - S0458 E15119
RMK: VA UNIDENTIFIABLE ON LATEST SAT IMAGERY DUE TO MET
CLOUD OBSCURATION. LAST VA OBS ON SAT PARTLY OBSCURED BY MET
CLOUD. GROUND REPORT FOR VA TO FL200. PIREP FOR VA TO FL160.
UNABLE TO GET IR TEMP DUE TO OVERLYING MET CLOUD. FCST BASED
ON MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20191001/1255Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-10-01 at 00:55 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash observation to flight level 200 (6000m) ext southwest at 01/0030z.
  • Volcanic ash observation extending southwest on latest visibility satellite imagery? however, partly obscured by meteorological cloud. Ground report for eruption to flight level 200 (6000m) pilot weather report for volcanic ash to flight level 160 (4800m) unable to get infrared temperature due to overlying meteorological cloud. Forecast based on model guidance.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 01:08 UTC, 01/10/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20191001/0055Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/47
INFO SOURCE: GROUND REPORT, PIREP, HIMAWARI-8
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA OBS TO FL200 EXT SW AT 01/0030Z.
OBS VA DTG: 01/0055Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL200 S0459 E15119 - S0506 E15124 - S0533 E15109 - S0526 E15048 - S0511 E15054 MOV SW 20KT
E15109 - S0526 E15048 - S0511 E15054 MOV SW 20KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 01/0655Z SFC/FL200 S0459 E15121 - S0506 E15124 - S0532 E15115 - S0539 E15046 - S0509 E15037
E15124 - S0532 E15115 - S0539 E15046 - S0509 E15037
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 01/1255Z SFC/FL200 S0459 E15120 - S0509 E15037 - S0538 E15046 - S0532 E15114 - S0506 E15124
E15037 - S0538 E15046 - S0532 E15114 - S0506 E15124
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 01/1855Z SFC/FL200 S0459 E15120 - S0506 E15124 - S0532 E15115 - S0539 E15046 - S0511 E15038
E15124 - S0532 E15115 - S0539 E15046 - S0511 E15038
RMK: VA OBS EXTENDING SW ON LATEST VIS SAT IMAGERY? HOWEVER,
PARTLY OBSCURED BY MET CLOUD. GROUND REPORT FOR ERUPTION TO
FL200. PIREP FOR VA TO FL160. UNABLE TO GET IR TEMPERATURE
DUE TO OVERLYING MET CLOUD. FORECAST BASED ON MODEL
GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20191001/0655Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-09-30 at 21:55 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash to flight level 200 (6000m) observation ext southwest at 30/2120z.
  • Volcanic ash observation extending southwest on latest visibility satellite imagery. Ground report for eruption to flight level 200 (6000m) volcanic ash height increased based on ground report. Unable to get infrared temperature due to overlying meteorological cloud. Forecast based on model guidance.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 21:57 UTC, 30/09/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20190930/2155Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/46
INFO SOURCE: GROUND OBSERVERS, HIMAWARI-8
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL200 OBS EXT SW AT 30/2120Z.
OBS VA DTG: 30/2155Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL200 S0504 E15123 - S0459 E15120 - S0512 E15038 - S0530 E15043 - S0522 E15105 MOV SW 10KT
E15038 - S0530 E15043 - S0522 E15105 MOV SW 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 01/0355Z SFC/FL200 S0459 E15121 - S0459 E15033 - S0533 E15036 - S0534 E15107 - S0506 E15124
E15033 - S0533 E15036 - S0534 E15107 - S0506 E15124
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 01/0955Z SFC/FL200 S0459 E15121 - S0506 E15034 - S0540 E15040 - S0532 E15115 - S0506 E15124
E15034 - S0540 E15040 - S0532 E15115 - S0506 E15124
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 01/1555Z SFC/FL200 S0459 E15120 - S0506 E15124 - S0532 E15114 - S0540 E15040 - S0506 E15034
E15124 - S0532 E15114 - S0540 E15040 - S0506 E15034
RMK: VA OBS EXTENDING SW ON LATEST VIS SAT IMAGERY. GROUND
REPORT FOR ERUPTION TO FL200. VA HEIGHT INCREASED BASED ON
GROUND REPORT. UNABLE TO GET IR TEMPERATURE DUE TO OVERLYING
MET CLOUD. FORECAST BASED ON MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20191001/0055Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-09-30 at 20:58 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash to flight level 150 (4500m) move southwest.
  • Ground reports state eruption continuing. Increased seismic activity recorded at the volcano. Volcanic ash height estimated based on ground reports. Hotspot observed with weak plume extending to the southwest.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 21:00 UTC, 30/09/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20190930/2058Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/45
INFO SOURCE: GROUND OBSERVERS, HIMAWARI-8
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL150 MOV SW
OBS VA DTG: 30/1955Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL150 S0505 E15128 - S0533 E15102 - S0527 E15041 - S0450 E15041 - S0455 E15124 MOV SW 20KT
E15041 - S0450 E15041 - S0455 E15124 MOV SW 20KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 01/0155Z SFC/FL150 S0506 E15129 - S0534 E15102 - S0530 E15032 - S0446 E15023 - S0452 E15123
E15102 - S0530 E15032 - S0446 E15023 - S0452 E15123
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 01/0755Z SFC/FL150 S0454 E15123 - S0506 E15129 - S0534 E15100 - S0530 E15031 - S0446 E15022
E15129 - S0534 E15100 - S0530 E15031 - S0446 E15022
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 01/1355Z SFC/FL150 S0455 E15124 - S0506 E15129 - S0527 E15106 - S0531 E15032 - S0447 E15023
E15129 - S0527 E15106 - S0531 E15032 - S0447 E15023
RMK: GROUND REPORTS STATE ERUPTION CONTINUING. INCREASED
SEISMIC ACTIVITY RECORDED AT THE VOLCANO. VA HEIGHT
ESTIMATED BASED ON GROUND REPORTS. HOTSPOT OBSERVED WITH
WEAK PLUME EXTENDING TO THE SW
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20190930/2155Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-09-30 at 19:59 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash to flight level 150 (4500m) move w.
  • Ground reports state eruption continuing. Volcanic ash unidentifiable on satellite imagery due to meteorological cloud obscuration. Increased seismic activity recorded at the volcano overnight. Volcanic ash height estimated based on ground reports.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 20:01 UTC, 30/09/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20190930/1959Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/44
INFO SOURCE: GROUND OBSERVERS, HIMAWARI-8
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL150 MOV W
OBS VA DTG: 30/1955Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL150 S0505 E15128 - S0516 E15115 - S0515 E15055 - S0449 E15056 - S0455 E15124 MOV W 20KT
E15055 - S0449 E15056 - S0455 E15124 MOV W 20KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 01/0155Z SFC/FL150 S0506 E15129 - S0518 E15115 - S0526 E15043 - S0443 E15041 - S0452 E15123
E15115 - S0526 E15043 - S0443 E15041 - S0452 E15123
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 01/0755Z SFC/FL150 S0504 E15128 - S0520 E15115 - S0527 E15038 - S0443 E15040 - S0454 E15123
E15115 - S0527 E15038 - S0443 E15040 - S0454 E15123
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 01/1355Z SFC/FL150 S0455 E15124 - S0506 E15129 - S0519 E15114 - S0529 E15038 - S0442 E15038
E15129 - S0519 E15114 - S0529 E15038 - S0442 E15038
RMK: GROUND REPORTS STATE ERUPTION CONTINUING. VA
UNIDENTIFIABLE ON SATELLITE IMAGERY DUE TO MET CLOUD
OBSCURATION. INCREASED SEISMIC ACTIVITY RECORDED AT THE
VOLCANO OVERNIGHT. VA HEIGHT ESTIMATED BASED ON GROUND
REPORTS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20191030/2055Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-09-30 at 19:35 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • High level eruption to flight level 150 (4500m).
  • A more detail advisory to.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 19:41 UTC, 30/09/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20190930/1935Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/43
INFO SOURCE: GROUND OBSERVERS
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: HIGH LEVEL ERUPTION TO FL150.
OBS VA DTG: 30/1935Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL150 S0504 E15124 - S0508 E15121 - S0506 E15116 - S0500 E15115 - S0459 E15119 - S0501 E15123 MOV W 15KT
15KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 01/0135Z NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 01/0735Z NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 01/1335Z NOT AVBL
RMK: A MORE DETAIL ADVISORY TO FOLLOW.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20190930/1955Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-09-30 at 15:25 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Rvo advise increased seismic activity.
  • Alert received at 30 1506 UTC suggests real-time seismic amplitude measurement rsam? values at are extremely high. No eruption detected on satellite imagery at this aviation colour code increased to red based on recent seismic activity. Advisory will be reissued if new information is received.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 15:23 UTC, 30/09/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20190930/1525Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/42
INFO SOURCE: RVO
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: RVO ADVISE INCREASED SEISMIC ACTIVITY
OBS VA DTG: 30/1525Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 30/2125Z NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 01/0325Z NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 01/0925Z NOT AVBL
RMK: ALERT RECEIVED AT 30/1506Z SUGGESTS REAL-TIME SEISMIC
AMPLITUDE MEASUREMENT RSAM? VALUES AT ULAWUN ARE EXTREMELY
HIGH. NO ERUPTION DETECTED ON SATELLITE IMAGERY AT THIS
STAGE. AVIATION COLOUR CODE INCREASED TO RED BASED ON RECENT
SEISMIC ACTIVITY. ADVISORY WILL BE REISSUED IF NEW
INFORMATION IS RECEIVED.
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-09-30 at 11:50 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Rvo advise increased seismic activity.
  • Alert received at 30 1117 UTC suggests real-time seismic amplitude measurement rsam? values at are extremely high. No eruption detected on satellite imagery at this advisory will be reissued if new information is.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 11:51 UTC, 30/09/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20190930/1150Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/41
INFO SOURCE: RVO
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: ORANGE
ERUPTION DETAILS: RVO ADVISE INCREASED SEISMIC ACTIVITY
OBS VA DTG: 30/1150Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 30/1750Z NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 30/2350Z NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 01/0550Z NOT AVBL
RMK: ALERT RECEIVED AT 30/1117Z SUGGESTS REAL-TIME SEISMIC
AMPLITUDE MEASUREMENT RSAM? VALUES AT ULAWUN ARE EXTREMELY
HIGH. NO ERUPTION DETECTED ON SATELLITE IMAGERY AT THIS
STAGE. ADVISORY WILL BE REISSUED IF NEW INFORMATION IS
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-09-30 at 03:00 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Rvo advise increased seismic activity.
  • Alert received at 30 0236 UTC suggests real-time seismic amplitude measurement [rsam] values at are extremely high. No eruption detected on satellite imagery at this advisory will be reissued if new information is.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 03:08 UTC, 30/09/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20190930/0300Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/40
INFO SOURCE: RVO
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: ORANGE
ERUPTION DETAILS: RVO ADVISE INCREASED SEISMIC ACTIVITY
OBS VA DTG: 30/0300Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WINDS
SFC/FL100 120/15KT FL100/300 090/25KT FL300/500 070/30KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 30/0900Z NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 30/1500Z NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 30/2100Z NOT AVBL
RMK: ALERT RECEIVED AT 30/0236Z SUGGESTS REAL-TIME SEISMIC
AMPLITUDE MEASUREMENT [RSAM] VALUES AT ULAWUN ARE EXTREMELY
HIGH. NO ERUPTION DETECTED ON SATELLITE IMAGERY AT THIS
STAGE. ADVISORY WILL BE REISSUED IF NEW INFORMATION IS
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-08-05 at 01:54 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash to 450, now dissipated.
  • Volcanic ash no longer discernable on latest satellite imagery, however SO2 signal remains over a large area. Volcanic ash is likely to have dissipated in the region. Advisoty terminated.

Original Message :

Received FVAU05 at 01:59 UTC, 05/08/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20190805/0154Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/39
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, RVO
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL450, NOW DISSIPATED.
OBS VA DTG: 05/0154Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND
FL300/450 045/20KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 05/0754Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 05/1354Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 05/1954Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VA NO LONGER DISCERNABLE ON LATEST SAT IMAGERY, HOWEVER
SO2 SIGNAL REMAINS OVER A LARGE AREA. VA IS LIKELY TO HAVE
DISSIPATED IN THE REGION. ADVISOTY TERMINATED.
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-08-04 at 20:12 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash to flight level 450 (13500m).
  • Volcanic ash difficult to on latest satellite imagery, however strong SO2 signal remains clearly visible over large area. Current volcanic ash concentration is likely to be low, with expectation to have fully dissipated 6-12.

Original Message :

Received FVAU05 at 20:11 UTC, 04/08/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20190804/2012Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/38
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, RVO
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL450
OBS VA DTG: 04/2012Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL450 S0429 E15306 - S0641 E15509 - S0618 E15624 - S0414 E15646 - S0239 E15541 - S0248 E15325 MOV SW 15KT
15KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 05/0212Z SFC/FL450 S0405 E15240 - S0319 E15410 - S0510 E15549 - S0639 E15557 - S0715 E15449 - S0635 E15319
E15319
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 05/0812Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 05/1412Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VA DIFFICULT TO DISCERN ON LATEST SAT IMAGERY, HOWEVER
STRONG SO2 SIGNAL REMAINS CLEARLY VISIBLE OVER LARGE AREA.
CURRENT VA CONCENTRATION IS LIKELY TO BE LOW, WITH
EXPECTATION TO HAVE FULLY DISSIPATED WITHIN 6-12 HOURS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20190805/0212Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-08-04 at 14:12 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash to flight level 450 (13500m).
  • Volcanic ash difficult to on latest satellite imagery, however strong SO2 signal remains clearly visible over large area. Current volcanic ash concentration is likely to be low, with expectation to have fully dissipated 6-18.

Original Message :

Received FVAU05 at 14:13 UTC, 04/08/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20190804/1412Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/37
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, RVO
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL450
OBS VA DTG: 04/1412Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL450 S0357 E15137 - S0613 E15137 - S0718 E15453 - S0617 E15614 - S0244 E15527 - S0212 E15320 MOV SW 15KT
15KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 04/2012Z SFC/FL450 S0356 E15143 - S0246 E15347 - S0340 E15533 - S0618 E15537 - S0721 E15408 - S0625 E15140
E15140
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 05/0212Z SFC/FL450 S0431 E15156 - S0617 E15146 - S0706 E15359 - S0603 E15533 - S0356 E15529 - S0303 E15338
E15338
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 05/0812Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VA DIFFICULT TO DISCERN ON LATEST SAT IMAGERY, HOWEVER
STRONG SO2 SIGNAL REMAINS CLEARLY VISIBLE OVER LARGE AREA.
CURRENT VA CONCENTRATION IS LIKELY TO BE LOW, WITH
EXPECTATION TO HAVE FULLY DISSIPATED WITHIN 6-18 HOURS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20190804/2012Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-08-04 at 08:12 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash observation to flight level 450 (13500m) move southwest.
  • Current satellite imagery/grnd report indicate that has ceased. Volcanic ash to flight level 450 (13500m) move southwest initially and then recurving se under the influence of upper volcanic ash height and forecast based on extrapolation of observed mov, model and amv high concentration of SO2 in the area.

Original Message :

Received FVAU05 at 08:11 UTC, 04/08/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20190804/0812Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/36
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, RVO
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA OBS TO FL450 MOV SW.
OBS VA DTG: 04/0812Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL450 S0306 E14850 - S0619 E14719 - S0848 E15155 - S0848 E15653 - S0105 E15647 - S0005 E15434 MOV SW 30KT
30KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 04/1412Z SFC/FL450 S0540 E14919 - S0059 E15252 - S0202 E15616 - S0420 E15723 - S0803 E15610 - S1146 E15649 - S1147 E15141 - S0821 E14905
E15649 - S1147 E15141 - S0821 E14905
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 04/2012Z SFC/FL450 S0332 E15117 - S0747 E14930 - S1104 E15155 - S1110 E15700 - S0429 E15705 - S0209 E15603 - S0130 E15346
E15603 - S0130 E15346
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 05/0212Z SFC/FL450 S0501 E15026 - S0100 E15256 - S0231 E15702 - S0510 E15741 - S0849 E15628 - S1043 E15657 - S1051 E15214 - S0714 E14952
E15657 - S1051 E15214 - S0714 E14952
RMK: CURRENT SAT IMAGERY/GRND REPORT INDICATE THAT ERUPTN
HAS CEASED. VA TO FL450 MOV SW INITIALLY AND THEN RECURVING
SE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF UPPER RIDGE. VA HEIGHT AND FCST
BASED ON EXTRAPOLATION OF OBSERVED MOV, MODEL AND AMV WINDS.
HIGH CONCENTRATION OF SO2 IN THE AREA
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20190804/1412Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-08-04 at 02:12 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash observation to flight level 450 (13500m) move south.
  • Current satellite imagery/grnd report indicate that has ceased. Volcanic ash to flight level 450 (13500m) move south initially and then recurving se under the influence of upper volcanic ash height and forecast based on extrapolation of observed mov, model and amv high concentration of SO2 in the area.

Original Message :

Received FVAU05 at 02:16 UTC, 04/08/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20190804/0212Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/35
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, RVO
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA OBS TO FL450 MOV S.
OBS VA DTG: 04/0212Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL450 S0513 E14808 - S1137 E14854 - S1334 E15201 - S1150 E15446 - S0719 E15516 - S0422 E15652 - S0205 E15606 - S0054 E15342 MOV S 25KT
E15606 - S0054 E15342 MOV S 25KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 04/0812Z SFC/FL450 S0525 E14842 - S0116 E15308 - S0219 E15556 - S0428 E15656 - S0752 E15523 - S1156 E15618 - S1434 E15339 - S1151 E15051 - S0816 E14852
E15618 - S1434 E15339 - S1151 E15051 - S0816 E14852
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 04/1412Z SFC/FL450 S0540 E14919 - S0821 E14905 - S1147 E15141 - S1433 E15443 - S1203 E15642 - S0803 E15610 - S0420 E15723 - S0202 E15616 - S0059 E15252
E15610 - S0420 E15723 - S0202 E15616 - S0059 E15252
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 04/2012Z SFC/FL450 S0358 E15001 - S0109 E15323 - S0209 E15603 - S0429 E15705 - S1444 E15535 - S1141 E15135 - S0749 E14906
E15135 - S0749 E14906
RMK: CURRENT SAT IMAGERY/GRND REPORT INDICATE THAT ERUPTN
HAS CEASED. VA TO FL450 MOV S INITIALLY AND THEN RECURVING
SE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF UPPER RIDGE. VA HEIGHT AND FCST
BASED ON EXTRAPOLATION OF OBSERVED MOV, MODEL AND AMV WINDS.
HIGH CONCENTRATION OF SO2 IN THE AREA.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20190804/0812Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-08-03 at 20:12 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash observation to flight level 450 (13500m) move south.
  • Current satellite imagery and ground report indicate that eruption has ceased. Volcanic ash to flight level 450 (13500m) move south initially and then recurving southeastwards under the influence of upper volcanic ash height and forecast based on extrapolation of observed movement, model and amv previous advisory updated due ash moving further south than anticipated.

Original Message :

Received FVAU05 at 20:13 UTC, 03/08/19 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20190803/2012Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/34
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, RVO
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA OBS TO FL450 MOV S.
OBS VA DTG: 03/2012Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL450 S0314 E15205 - S0826 E14841 - S1345 E15032 - S1040 E15354 - S0709 E15359 - S0548 E15456 - S0344 E15344 MOV S 25KT
E15344 MOV S 25KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 04/0212Z SFC/FL450 S0316 E15203 - S0341 E15406 - S0554 E15507 - S0721 E15421 - S1203 E15507 - S1345 E15119 - S1154 E14938 - S0751 E14823
E15119 - S1154 E14938 - S0751 E14823
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 04/0812Z SFC/FL450 S0612 E15006 - S0816 E14852 - S1332 E15146 - S1206 E15619 - S0736 E15443 - S0554 E15501 - S0348 E15409 - S0319 E15206
E15501 - S0348 E15409 - S0319 E15206
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 04/1412Z SFC/FL450 S0324 E15208 - S0343 E15407 - S0345 E15409 - S0556 E15516 - S0739 E15458 - S1203 E15642 - S1343 E15213 - S0821 E14905
E15642 - S1343 E15213 - S0821 E14905
RMK: CURRENT SATELLITE IMAGERY AND GROUND REPORT INDICATE
THAT ERUPTION HAS CEASED. VA TO FL450 MOV S INITIALLY AND
THEN RECURVING SOUTHEASTWARDS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF UPPER
RIDGE. VA HEIGHT AND FCST BASED ON EXTRAPOLATION OF OBSERVED
MOVEMENT, MODEL AND AMV WINDS. PREVIOUS ADVISORY UPDATED DUE
ASH MOVING FURTHER SOUTH THAN ANTICIPATED.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20190804/0212Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-08-03 at 17:30 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash observation to flight level 450 (13500m) move.
  • Current satellite imagery and ground report indicate that eruption has ceased. Volcanic ash to flight level 630 (18900m) has been eventually subsiding and currently at flight level 450 (13500m) volcanic ash height and forecast based on extrapolation of observed movement, model and amv.

Original Message :

Received FVAU05 at 17:31 UTC, 03/08/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20190803/1730Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/33
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, RVO
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA OBS TO FL450 MOV S/SW.
OBS VA DTG: 03/1730Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL450 S0403 E15204 - S0528 E14943 - S0736 E14830 - S1008 E14926 - S0933 E15251 - S0740 E15228 - S0537 E15338 - S0358 E15330 MOV SW 25KT
E15338 - S0358 E15330 MOV SW 25KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 03/2330Z SFC/FL450 S0425 E15120 - S0439 E15255 - S0617 E15322 - S0805 E15240 - S1029 E15335 - S1058 E15027 - S0731 E14849
E15027 - S0731 E14849
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 04/0530Z SFC/FL450 S0514 E15202 - S0540 E15029 - S0751 E14823 - S1100 E14937 - S1138 E15124 - S1124 E15505 - S0835 E15234 - S0648 E15241
E15505 - S0835 E15234 - S0648 E15241
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 04/1130Z SFC/FL450 S0521 E15135 - S0604 E15233 - S0723 E15236 - S0914 E15337 - S1132 E15607 - S1145 E15140 - S0816 E14852 - S0612 E15006
E15140 - S0816 E14852 - S0612 E15006
RMK: CURRENT SATELLITE IMAGERY AND GROUND REPORT INDICATE
THAT ERUPTION HAS CEASED. VA TO FL630 HAS BEEN EVENTUALLY
SUBSIDING AND CURRENTLY AT FL450. VA HEIGHT AND FCST BASED
ON EXTRAPOLATION OF OBSERVED MOVEMENT, MODEL AND AMV WINDS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20190803/2330Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-08-03 at 14:21 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash to flight level 630 (18900m) move south and volcanic ash to flight level 550 (16500m) move southwest.
  • Volcanic ash to flight level 630 (18900m) which is stratospheric has become detached from the volcano and is moving southwards. Volcanic ash to flight level 550 (16500m) extending radially outwards, however it is moving more in a southwesterly direction under the influence of deep layer northeasterly mean wind. Eruption appears to have ceased.

Original Message :

Received FVAU05 at 14:22 UTC, 03/08/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20190803/1421Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/32
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, RVO
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL630 MOV S AND VA TO FL550 MOV SW.
OBS VA DTG: 03/1421Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL550 S0404 E15204 - S0523 E15344 - S0638 E15206 - S0525 E14959 MOV SW 30KT SFC/FL630 S0525 E15000 - S0639 E15208 - S0700 E15148 - S0857 E15116 - S0735 E14840 - S0547 E14925 MOV S 30KT
S0547 E14925 MOV S 30KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 03/2021Z SFC/FL550 S0414 E15155 - S0529 E15317 - S0706 E15219 - S0939 E15229 - S0837 E14831 - S0737 E14811 - S0531 E14940
E14811 - S0531 E14940
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 04/0221Z SFC/FL550 S0417 E15157 - S0437 E15017 - S0739 E14810 - S0943 E14848 - S1028 E15249 - S0757 E15210 - S0529 E15319
E15210 - S0529 E15319
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 04/0821Z SFC/FL550 S0529 E15001 - S0637 E15207 - S0857 E15204 - S1138 E15302 - S1126 E14918 - S0729 E14810
E14810
RMK: VA TO FL630 WHICH IS STRATOSPHERIC HAS BECOME DETACHED
FROM THE VOLCANO AND IS MOVING SOUTHWARDS. VA TO FL550
EXTENDING RADIALLY OUTWARDS, HOWEVER IT IS MOVING MORE IN A
SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DEEP LAYER
NORTHEASTERLY MEAN WIND. ERUPTION APPEARS TO HAVE CEASED.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20190803/1730Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-08-03 at 11:20 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash to flight level 630 (18900m) move radially outwards.
  • Current multispectral satellite imagery indicates another eruption which has punched through the tropopause and has become stratospheric. Volcanic ash height increased to flight level 630 (18900m) ash currently moving radially outwards, however the mean weighted wind direction is northeasterly.

Original Message :

Received FVAU05 at 11:37 UTC, 03/08/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20190803/1120Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/31
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, RVO
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL630 MOV RADIALLY OUTWARDS.
OBS VA DTG: 03/1120Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL630 S0420 E15134 - S0435 E15033 - S0532 E14950 - S0626 E15038 - S0605 E15143 - S0504 E15217 MOV SW 25KT
25KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 03/1720Z SFC/FL630 S0403 E15135 - S0407 E15025 - S0538 E14902 - S0653 E15011 - S0630 E15200 - S0458 E15240
E15240
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 03/2320Z SFC/FL630 S0355 E15140 - S0358 E15022 - S0608 E14756 - S0726 E14916 - S0637 E15206 - S0454 E15248
E15248
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 04/0520Z SFC/FL630 S0345 E15138 - S0444 E15257 - S0644 E15214 - S0810 E14805 - S0617 E14655 - S0343 E15010 - S0343 E15137
E15010 - S0343 E15137
RMK: CURRENT MULTISPECTRAL SATELLITE IMAGERY INDICATES
ANOTHER ERUPTION WHICH HAS PUNCHED THROUGH THE TROPOPAUSE
AND HAS BECOME STRATOSPHERIC. VA HEIGHT INCREASED TO FL630.
ASH CURRENTLY MOVING RADIALLY OUTWARDS, HOWEVER THE MEAN
WEIGHTED WIND DIRECTION IS NORTHEASTERLY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20190803/1430Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-08-03 at 10:16 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash to flight level 630 (18900m) observation at 03 1000 UTC and radially moving outwards.
  • Current multispectral satellite imagery indicates another eruption which has punched through the tropopause and has become stratospheric. Volcanic ash height increased to flight level 630 (18900m) ash currently moving radially outwards, however the mean weighted wind direction is northeasterly.

Original Message :

Received FVAU05 at 10:18 UTC, 03/08/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20190803/1016Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/30
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL630 OBS AT 03/1000Z AND RADIALLY
MOVING OUTWARDS.
OBS VA DTG: 03/1015Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL630 S0451 E15122 - S0456 E15131 - S0500 E15134 - S0509 E15137 - S0532 E15117 - S0540 E15101 - S0516 E15042 - S0456 E15108 MOV SW 35KT
E15042 - S0456 E15108 MOV SW 35KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 03/1615Z SFC/FL630 S0446 E15123 - S0511 E15142 - S0542 E15110 - S0559 E15045 - S0527 E15014 - S0453 E15104
E15104
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 03/2215Z SFC/FL630 S0441 E15124 - S0512 E15147 - S0532 E15124 - S0629 E15025 - S0538 E14938 - S0449 E15059
E15059
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 04/0415Z SFC/FL630 S0437 E15126 - S0514 E15153 - S0607 E15118 - S0702 E15007 - S0600 E14907 - S0440 E15054
E15054
RMK: CURRENT MULTISPECTRAL SATELLITE IMAGERY INDICATES
ANOTHER ERUPTION WHICH HAS PUNCHED THROUGH THE TROPOPAUSE
AND HAS BECOME STRATOSPHERIC. VA HEIGHT INCREASED TO FL630.
ASH CURRENTLY MOVING RADIALLY OUTWARDS, HOWEVER THE MEAN
WEIGHTED WIND DIRECTION IS NORTHEASTERLY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20190803/1120Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-08-03 at 09:53 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash eruption observation to flight level 500 (15000m).
  • Multispectral satellite imagery detect a new eruption to flight level 500 (15000m) move southwest. Volcanic ash height increased to flight level 500 (15000m) from flight level 300 (9000m) a more detailed will follow as soon as possible.

Original Message :

Received FVAU05 at 09:56 UTC, 03/08/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20190803/0953Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/29
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA ERUPTION OBS TO FL500.
OBS VA DTG: 03/0953Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL500 S0500 E15134 - S0558 E15048 - S0510 E15015 - S0441 E15125 MOV SW 35KT
E15015 - S0441 E15125 MOV SW 35KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 03/1553Z NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 03/2153Z NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 04/0353Z NOT AVBL
RMK: MULTISPECTRAL SATELLITE IMAGERY DETECT A NEW ERUPTION
TO FL500 MOV SW. VA HEIGHT INCREASED TO FL500 FROM FL300. A
MORE DETAILED WILL FOLLOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20190803/1015Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-08-03 at 08:23 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Continuous eruption to flight level 300 (9000m) ext southwest.
  • Volcanic ash height revised to flight level 300 (9000m) based on latest satellite imagery. Continuous volcanic ash eruption has been ongoing. Height and forecast based on himawari-8 and model volcanic ash advisory will be updated early if the situation changes or more information is received.

Original Message :

Received FVAU05 at 08:40 UTC, 03/08/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20190803/0823Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/28
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, RVO, VOLCAT
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUOUS ERUPTION TO FL300 EXT SW
OBS VA DTG: 03/0823Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL300 S0502 E15122 - S0546 E15054 - S0514 E15028 - S0455 E15055 - S0500 E15118 MOV SW 25KT
E15028 - S0455 E15055 - S0500 E15118 MOV SW 25KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 03/1423Z SFC/FL300 S0503 E15122 - S0544 E15055 - S0514 E15031 - S0457 E15103 - S0500 E15120
E15055 - S0514 E15031 - S0457 E15103 - S0500 E15120
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 03/2023Z SFC/FL300 S0502 E15122 - S0500 E15119 - S0458 E15101 - S0513 E15030 - S0545 E15054
E15119 - S0458 E15101 - S0513 E15030 - S0545 E15054
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 04/0223Z SFC/FL300 S0502 E15123 - S0545 E15053 - S0513 E15030 - S0456 E15100 - S0500 E15119
E15053 - S0513 E15030 - S0456 E15100 - S0500 E15119
RMK: VA HEIGHT REVISED TO FL300 BASED ON LATEST SATELLITE
IMAGERY. CONTINUOUS VA ERUPTION HAS BEEN ONGOING. HEIGHT AND
FORECAST BASED ON HIMAWARI-8 AND MODEL WINDS. VA ADVISORY
WILL BE UPDATED EARLY IF THE SITUATION CHANGES OR MORE
INFORMATION IS RECEIVED.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20190803/1423Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-08-03 at 03:25 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Eruption to flight level 250 (7500m) at 03/0150z, emission ongoing to flight level 100 (3000m) ext wsw.
  • Eruption to flight level 250 (7500m) has ceased, with volcanic ash expected to have dissipated volcanic ash emission to flight level 100 (3000m) potentially ongoing. Seismic unrest and hotspot at the volcano continues. Height and forecast based on himawari-8 03 0300 UTC imagery and model guidance.

Original Message :

Received FVAU05 at 03:39 UTC, 03/08/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20190803/0325Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/27
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, RVO, VOLCAT
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION TO FL250 AT 03/0150Z, EMISSION
ONGOING TO FL100 EXT WSW
OBS VA DTG: 03/0325Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S0504 E15123 - S0517 E15058 - S0501 E15054 - S0459 E15122 MOV SW 10KT SFC/FL250 S0511 E15112 - S0502 E15108 - S0508 E15043 - S0521 E15041 - S0524 E15057 MOV SW 20KT
MOV SW 20KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 03/0925Z SFC/FL100 S0504 E15123 - S0500 E15122 - S0501 E15054 - S0517 E15058
E15122 - S0501 E15054 - S0517 E15058
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 03/1525Z SFC/FL100 S0504 E15123 - S0500 E15122 - S0501 E15054 - S0517 E15058
E15122 - S0501 E15054 - S0517 E15058
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 03/2125Z SFC/FL100 S0503 E15123 - S0517 E15058 - S0501 E15054 - S0500 E15122
E15058 - S0501 E15054 - S0500 E15122
RMK: ERUPTION TO FL250 HAS CEASED, WITH VA EXPECTED TO HAVE
DISSIPATED WITHIN 3HRS. VA EMISSION TO FL100 POTENTIALLY
ONGOING. SEISMIC UNREST AND HOTSPOT AT THE VOLCANO
CONTINUES. HEIGHT AND FORECAST BASED ON HIMAWARI-8 03/0300Z
IMAGERY AND MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20190803/0925Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-08-03 at 02:25 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Ongoing eruption to flight level 250 (7500m) move southwest 20kt.
  • Eruption at 03 0150 UTC clearly observation on satellite imagery. Eruption appears to be ongoing. Height and forecast based on himawari-8 03 0200 UTC imagery and model guidance.

Original Message :

Received FVAU05 at 02:34 UTC, 03/08/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20190803/0225Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/26
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: ONGOING ERUPTION TO FL250 MOV SW 20KT
OBS VA DTG: 03/0225Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL250 S0503 E15121 - S0508 E15115 - S0508 E15110 - S0504 E15110 - S0501 E15121 MOV SW 20KT
E15110 - S0504 E15110 - S0501 E15121 MOV SW 20KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 03/0825Z SFC/FL250 S0504 E15124 - S0549 E15032 - S0540 E15001 - S0500 E15019 - S0458 E15121
E15032 - S0540 E15001 - S0500 E15019 - S0458 E15121
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 03/1425Z SFC/FL250 S0503 E15124 - S0547 E15035 - S0540 E15000 - S0500 E15018 - S0458 E15121
E15035 - S0540 E15000 - S0500 E15018 - S0458 E15121
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 03/2025Z SFC/FL250 S0504 E15125 - S0548 E15037 - S0539 E15000 - S0500 E15019 - S0458 E15119
E15037 - S0539 E15000 - S0500 E15019 - S0458 E15119
RMK: ERUPTION AT 03/0150Z CLEARLY OBS ON SATELLITE IMAGERY.
ERUPTION APPEARS TO BE ONGOING. HEIGHT AND FORECAST BASED ON
HIMAWARI-8 03/0200Z IMAGERY AND MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20190803/0325Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-08-03 at 02:20 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • High level eruption to flight level 250 (7500m) move southwest.
  • Eruption at 03 0150 UTC clearly observation on satellite imagery. Eruption is ongoing. A more detailed advisory to follow as soon as possible.

Original Message :

Received FVAU05 at 02:34 UTC, 03/08/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20190803/0220Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/25
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: HIGH LEVEL ERUPTION TO FL250 MOV SW
OBS VA DTG: 03/0220Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL250 S0503 E15121 - S0508 E15115 - S0508 E15109 - S0503 E15110 - S0500 E15120 MOV SW 20KT
E15109 - S0503 E15110 - S0500 E15120 MOV SW 20KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 03/0820Z NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 03/1420Z NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 03/2020Z NOT AVBL
RMK: ERUPTION AT 03/0150Z CLEARLY OBS ON SATELLITE IMAGERY.
ERUPTION IS ONGOING. A MORE DETAILED ADVISORY TO FOLLOW AS
SOON AS POSSIBLE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20190803/0225Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-08-02 at 11:02 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Rvo advise increased siesmic activity.
  • Continuous realtime siesmic amplitude measurement [rsam] suggest high level sustained rsam values at mt ulawun. Multispectral satellite imagery continuously shows a well defined hotspot. No volcanic ash eruptions detected on satellite. Advisory will be updated if there is any new information.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 11:02 UTC, 02/08/19 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20190802/1102Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/24
INFO SOURCE: RVO, HIMAWARI-8
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: ORANGE
ERUPTION DETAILS: RVO ADVISE INCREASED SIESMIC ACTIVITY.
OBS VA DTG: 02/1102Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WINDS
SFC/FL180 045/15KT FL180/400 050/35KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 02/1702Z NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 02/2302Z NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 03/0502Z NOT AVBL
RMK: CONTINUOUS REALTIME SIESMIC AMPLITUDE MEASUREMENT
[RSAM] SUGGEST HIGH LEVEL SUSTAINED RSAM VALUES AT MT
ULAWUN. MULTISPECTRAL SATELLITE IMAGERY CONTINUOUSLY SHOWS A
WELL DEFINED HOTSPOT. NO VA ERUPTIONS DETECTED ON
SATELLITE. ADVISORY WILL BE UPDATED IF THERE IS ANY NEW
INFORMATION.
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-06-27 at 08:59 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • None.
  • Please see fvau04 adrm 270858 issued by volcanic ash advisory center that describes conditions over or near the volcanic ash advisory center wellington area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 08:59 UTC, 27/06/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20190627/0859Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/9
INFO SOURCE: VAAC DARWIN
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: NIL
ERUPTION DETAILS: NIL
OBS VA DTG: NIL
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVAU04 ADRM 270858 ISSUED BY VAAC DARWIN
THAT DESCRIBES CONDITIONS OVER OR NEAR THE VAAC WELLINGTON
AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-06-27 at 08:57 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station observed to flight level 550 (16500m) at 27 0700 UTC.
  • Current satellite imagery indicates that ash from volcano has now dissipated. No further reports of a new or ongoing eruption. Advisory terminated. So2 continues to be detected on satellite imagery but no evidence of volcanic ash.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 08:59 UTC, 27/06/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20190627/0857Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/23
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, RVO
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA LAST OBSERVED TO FL550 AT 27/0700Z
OBS VA DTG: 27/0857Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND
SFC/FL550 135/05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 27/1457Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 27/2057Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 28/0257Z NO VA EXP
RMK: CURRENT SATELLITE IMAGERY INDICATES THAT ASH FROM
VOLCANO ULAWUN HAS NOW DISSIPATED. NO FURTHER REPORTS OF A
NEW OR ONGOING ERUPTION. ADVISORY TERMINATED.
SO2 CONTINUES TO BE DETECTED ON SATELLITE IMAGERY BUT NO
EVIDENCE OF VA.
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-06-27 at 06:51 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • None.
  • Please see fvau04 adrm 270650 issued by volcanic ash advisory center that describes conditions over or near the volcanic ash advisory center wellington area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 06:51 UTC, 27/06/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20190627/0651Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/8
INFO SOURCE: VAAC DARWIN
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: NIL
ERUPTION DETAILS: NIL
OBS VA DTG: NIL
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVAU04 ADRM 270650 ISSUED BY VAAC DARWIN
THAT DESCRIBES CONDITIONS OVER OR NEAR THE VAAC WELLINGTON
AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
NXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 20190627/1251Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-06-27 at 06:45 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash observation to flight level 550 (16500m) move nw at 27/0620z.
  • Latest satellite imagery suggests volcanic ash is dissipating rapidly. Volcanic ash to flight level 450 (13500m) has now dissipated. Volcanic ash to flight level 550 (16500m) is very difficult to distinguish= however, an SO2 signal remains. Volcanic ash is expected to continue moving nw and dissipate 2.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 06:51 UTC, 27/06/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20190627/0645Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/22
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, RVO
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA OBS TO FL550 MOV NW
AT 27/0620Z.
OBS VA DTG: 27/0645Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL550 S0522 E14739 - S0431 E14434 - S0544 E14428 - S0635 E14729 MOV NW 10KT
E14428 - S0635 E14729 MOV NW 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 27/1245Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 27/1845Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 28/0045Z NO VA EXP
RMK: LATEST SAT IMAGERY SUGGESTS VA IS DISSIPATING RAPIDLY.
VA TO FL450 HAS NOW DISSIPATED. VA TO FL550 IS VERY
DIFFICULT TO DISTINGUISH= HOWEVER, AN SO2 SIGNAL REMAINS. VA
IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE MOVING NW AND DISSIPATE WITHIN 2
HOURS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20190627/0945Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-06-27 at 03:46 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • None.
  • Please see fvau04 adrm 270345 issued by volcanic ash advisory center that describes conditions over or near the volcanic ash advisory center wellington area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 03:46 UTC, 27/06/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20190627/0346Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/7
INFO SOURCE: VAAC DARWIN
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: NIL
ERUPTION DETAILS: NIL
OBS VA DTG: NIL
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVAU04 ADRM 270345 ISSUED BY VAAC DARWIN
THAT DESCRIBES CONDITIONS OVER OR NEAR THE VAAC WELLINGTON
AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
NXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 20190627/0946Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-06-27 at 03:20 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash observation to flight level 550 (16500m) move nw and to flight level 450 (13500m) move e at 27/0300z.
  • Latest satellite imagery suggests volcanic ash is dissipating more rapidly than expected. Volcanic ash is very difficult to distinguish= however, an SO2 signal remains. Both volcanic ash to flight level 450 (13500m) and flight level 550 (16500m) are expected to dissipate 6 hours= however, t+6 forecast provided as guidance.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 03:47 UTC, 27/06/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20190627/0320Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/21
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, RVO
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA OBS TO FL550 MOV NW AND TO FL450 MOV E
AT 27/0300Z.
OBS VA DTG: 27/0345Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL450 S0629 E15406 - S0903 E15317 - S0915 E15634 - S0656 E15643 MOV E 15KT SFC/FL550 S0524 E15102 - S0354 E15005 - S0311 E14710 - S0409 E14539 - S0609 E14732 MOV NW 10KT
MOV NW 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 27/0945Z SFC/FL550 S0535 E14753 - S0604 E14558 - S0330 E14331 - S0246 E14532 SFC/FL450 S0643 E15524 - S0649 E15729 - S0910 E15731 - S0909 E15500
- S0649 E15729 - S0910 E15731 - S0909 E15500
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 27/1545Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 27/2145Z NO VA EXP
RMK: LATEST SAT IMAGERY SUGGESTS VA IS DISSIPATING MORE
RAPIDLY THAN EXPECTED. VA IS VERY DIFFICULT TO DISTINGUISH=
HOWEVER, AN SO2 SIGNAL REMAINS. BOTH VA TO FL450 AND FL550
ARE EXPECTED TO DISSIPATE WITHIN 6 HOURS= HOWEVER, T+6 FCST
PROVIDED AS GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20190627/0645Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-06-27 at 02:45 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash observation to flight level 550 (16500m) move nw and to flight level 450 (13500m) move e at 27/0200z.
  • Volcanic ash observation to flight level 550 (16500m) move nw and expected to dissipate 18 volcanic ash observation to flight level 450 (13500m) move e and expected to dissipate 12 a hot spot and SO2 signal in area. Ash signal is becoming more difficult to as it dissipates.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 02:43 UTC, 27/06/19 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20190627/0245Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/20
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, RVO
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA OBS TO FL550 MOV NW AND TO FL450 MOV E
AT 27/0200Z.
OBS VA DTG: 27/0245Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL450 S0516 E15506 - S0650 E14754 - S0833 E14737 - S0930 E14947 - S0921 E15516 - S0629 E15635 MOV SE 20KT SFC/FL550 S0342 E15156 - S0324 E14536 - S0648 E14752 - S0528 E15407 MOV NW 15KT
S0528 E15407 MOV NW 15KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 27/0845Z SFC/FL450 S0542 E15302 - S0515 E15512 - S0645 E15748 - S0954 E15648 - S0924 E15134 SFC/FL550 S0524 E15102 - S0603 E14716 - S0345 E14519 - S0239 E14621 - S0344 E15030
E14621 - S0344 E15030
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 27/1445Z SFC/FL550 S0542 E14901 - S0314 E14715 - S0314 E14436 - S0600 E14622
E14715 - S0314 E14436 - S0600 E14622
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 27/2045Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VA OBS TO FL550 MOV NW AND EXPECTED TO DISSIPATE WITHIN
18 HOURS. VA OBS TO FL450 MOV E AND EXPECTED TO DISSIPATE
WITHIN 12 HOURS. A HOT SPOT AND SO2 SIGNAL REMAIN IN AREA.
ASH SIGNAL IS BECOMING MORE DIFFICULT TO DISCERN AS IT
DISSIPATES.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20190627/0345Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-06-27 at 02:44 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • None.
  • Please see fvau04 adrm 270243 issued by volcanic ash advisory center that describes conditions over or near the volcanic ash advisory center wellington area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 02:44 UTC, 27/06/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20190627/0244Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/6
INFO SOURCE: VAAC DARWIN
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: NIL
ERUPTION DETAILS: NIL
OBS VA DTG: NIL
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVAU04 ADRM 270243 ISSUED BY VAAC DARWIN
THAT DESCRIBES CONDITIONS OVER OR NEAR THE VAAC WELLINGTON
AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
NXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 20190627/0844Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-06-27 at 01:55 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • None.
  • Please see fvau04 adrm 270154 issued by volcanic ash advisory center that describes conditions over or near the volcanic ash advisory center wellington area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 01:55 UTC, 27/06/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20190627/0155Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/5
INFO SOURCE: VAAC DARWIN
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: NIL
ERUPTION DETAILS: NIL
OBS VA DTG: NIL
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVAU04 ADRM 270154 ISSUED BY VAAC DARWIN
THAT DESCRIBES CONDITIONS OVER OR NEAR THE VAAC WELLINGTON
AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
NXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 20190627/0755Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-06-27 at 01:45 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash to flight level 550 (16500m) observation move north and volcanic ash to flight level 450 (13500m) observation move south at 27 0130 UTC.
  • Volcanic ash to flight level 550 (16500m) observation move nw to north east with good ash signal. Volcanic ash to flight level 450 (13500m) observation move se. Strong hotspot remains at volcano. Volcanic ash height and forecast based on extrapolation of observed movement and model.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 01:55 UTC, 27/06/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20190627/0145Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/19
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, RVO
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL550 OBS MOV N AND VA TO FL450 OBS
MOV S AT 27/0130Z
OBS VA DTG: 27/0145Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL450 S0645 E14824 - S0539 E15516 - S0811 E15853 - S1019 E15900 - S0929 E14811 - S0729 E14718 MOV S 10KT SFC/FL550 S0546 E15444 - S0302 E15437 - S0149 E14635 - S0527 E14342 - S0654 E14632 MOV N 15KT
S0527 E14342 - S0654 E14632 MOV N 15KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 27/0745Z SFC/FL450 S0636 E14835 - S0516 E15506 - S0902 E16031 - S1123 E15854 - S1027 E14903 - S0734 E14718 SFC/FL550 S0528 E15357 - S0646 E14741 - S0506 E14311 - S0148 E14511 - S0129 E14831 - S0241 E15346
- S0148 E14511 - S0129 E14831 - S0241 E15346
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 27/1345Z SFC/FL450 S0547 E15525 - S0653 E14657 - S0839 E14709 - S1047 E14935 - S1111 E15934 - S0743 E16018 SFC/FL550 S0549 E15504 - S0200 E15344 - S0031 E14615 - S0303 E14221 - S0530 E14320 - S0655 E14653
- S0303 E14221 - S0530 E14320 - S0655 E14653
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 27/1945Z SFC/FL450 S0641 E14828 - S0539 E15509 - S0728 E15953 - S1105 E15947 - S1039 E14937 - S0725 E14708 SFC/FL550 S0539 E15502 - S0651 E14658 - S0512 E14440 - S0102 E14610 - S0227 E15431
- S0102 E14610 - S0227 E15431
RMK: VA TO FL550 OBS MOV NW TO NE WITH GOOD ASH SIGNAL. VA
TO FL450 OBS MOV SE. STRONG HOTSPOT REMAINS AT VOLCANO. VA
HEIGHT AND FCST BASED ON EXTRAPOLATION OF OBSERVED MOVEMENT
AND MODEL WINDS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20190627/0245Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-06-27 at 00:47 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • None.
  • Please see fvau04 adrm 270044 issued by volcanic ash advisory center that describes conditions over or near the volcanic ash advisory center wellington area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 00:47 UTC, 27/06/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20190627/0047Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/4
INFO SOURCE: VAAC DARWIN
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: NIL
ERUPTION DETAILS: NIL
OBS VA DTG: NIL
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVAU04 ADRM 270044 ISSUED BY VAAC DARWIN
THAT DESCRIBES CONDITIONS OVER OR NEAR THE VAAC WELLINGTON
AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
NXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 20190627/0647Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-06-27 at 00:45 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash to flight level 550 (16500m) observation move north and volcanic ash to flight level 450 (13500m) observation move south at 27/0010z.
  • Volcanic ash to flight level 550 (16500m) observation move nw to north east with good ash signal. Volcanic ash to flight level 450 (13500m) observation move se. Strong hotspot remains at volcano. Volcanic ash height and forecast based on extrapolation of observed movement and model.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 00:45 UTC, 27/06/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20190627/0045Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/18
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, RVO
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL550 OBS MOV N AND VA TO FL450 OBS
MOV S AT 27/0010Z.
OBS VA DTG: 27/0045Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL450 S0619 E15601 - S0713 E14637 - S0926 E14821 - S1004 E15457 - S0749 E15751 MOV S 10KT SFC/FL550 S0323 E15127 - S0338 E14150 - S0710 E14634 - S0625 E15428 - S0512 E15414 MOV N 15KT
S0512 E15414 MOV N 15KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 27/0645Z SFC/FL450 S0645 E14824 - S0810 E14720 - S0957 E14816 - S1037 E15650 - S0800 E15826 - S0548 E15446 SFC/FL550 S0546 E15444 - S0717 E14449 - S0602 E14232 - S0219 E14243 - S0131 E14630 - S0302 E15437
- S0219 E14243 - S0131 E14630 - S0302 E15437
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 27/1245Z SFC/FL450 S0636 E14835 - S0758 E14725 - S1121 E14824 - S1239 E15737 - S0902 E16031 - S0516 E15506 SFC/FL550 S0528 E15357 - S0241 E15346 - S0027 E14631 - S0102 E14227 - S0524 E14154 - S0646 E14741
- S0102 E14227 - S0524 E14154 - S0646 E14741
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 27/1845Z SFC/FL450 S0547 E15525 - S0627 E16041 - S1255 E15933 - S1213 E14914 - S0750 E14548 - S0653 E14643 SFC/FL550 S0600 E15342 - S0655 E14653 - S0529 E14124 - S0046 E14034 - N0051 E14326 - S0122 E15250 - S0559 E15350 - S0559 E15344
- S0559 E15344
RMK: VA TO FL550 OBS MOV NW TO NE WITH GOOD ASH SIGNAL. VA
TO FL450 OBS MOV SE. STRONG HOTSPOT REMAINS AT VOLCANO. VA
HEIGHT AND FCST BASED ON EXTRAPOLATION OF OBSERVED MOVEMENT
AND MODEL WINDS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20190627/0145Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-06-26 at 23:00 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • Volcanic ash to flight level 550 (16500m) observation move north and volcanic ash to flight level 450 (13500m) observation move south at 26/2230z.
  • Volcanic ash to flight level 550 (16500m) observation move nw to north east with good ash signal. Volcanic ash to flight level 450 (13500m) observation move southwest to se, with weakest ash signal to the southwest. Strong hotspot remains at volcano. Volcanic ash height and.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 23:03 UTC, 26/06/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20190626/2300Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/17
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-8, RVO
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: RED
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL550 OBS MOV N AND VA TO FL450 OBS
MOV S AT 26/2230Z.
OBS VA DTG: 26/2300Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL450 S0628 E15426 - S0709 E15541 - S0810 E15548 - S0937 E15447 - S0913 E14836 - S0857 E14736 - S0847 E14616 - S0801 E14603 - S0720 E14641 MOV S 10KT SFC/FL550 S0453 E15241 - S0426 E14945 - S0253 E14723 - S0530 E14428 - S0727 E14538 - S0628 E15425 MOV N 15KT
S0727 E14538 - S0628 E15425 MOV N 15KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 27/0500Z SFC/FL450 S0625 E15429 - S0856 E15833 - S1103 E15712 - S0917 E14758 - S0819 E14717 - S0704 E14736 SFC/FL550 S0445 E15415 - S0625 E15428 - S0713 E14552 - S0555 E14257 - S0248 E14450 - S0150 E14734
- S0555 E14257 - S0248 E14450 - S0150 E14734
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 27/1100Z SFC/FL450 S0645 E14824 - S0548 E15446 - S0906 E15927 - S1155 E15751 - S0957 E14816 - S0810 E14720 SFC/FL550 S0546 E15444 - S0302 E15437 - S0115 E14636 - S0224 E14327 - S0608 E14128 - S0717 E14449
- S0224 E14327 - S0608 E14128 - S0717 E14449
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 27/1700Z SFC/FL550 S0515 E15508 - S0646 E14741 - S0600 E14053 - S0146 E14238 - S0040 E14632 - S0040 E14635 - S0253 E15456 SFC/FL550 S0636 E14835 - S0516 E15506 - S0902 E16031 - S1224 E15755 - S1009 E14803 - S0758 E14725
- S0902 E16031 - S1224 E15755 - S1009 E14803 - S0758 E14725
RMK: VA TO FL550 OBS MOV NW TO NE WITH GOOD ASH SIGNAL. VA
TO FL450 OBS MOV SW TO SE, WITH WEAKEST ASH SIGNAL TO THE
SOUTHWEST. STRONG HOTSPOT REMAINS AT VOLCANO. VA HEIGHT AND
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2019-06-26 at 23:00 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


    Aviation Colour Code :  


  • None.
  • Please see fvau04 adrm 262258 issued by volcanic ash advisory center that describes conditions over or near the volcanic ash advisory center wellington area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 23:00 UTC, 26/06/19 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20190626/2300Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: ULAWUN 252120
PSN: S0503 E15120
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 2334M
ADVISORY NR: 2019/3
INFO SOURCE: VAAC DARWIN
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: NIL
ERUPTION DETAILS: NIL
OBS VA DTG: NIL
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVAU04 ADRM 262258 ISSUED BY VAAC DARWIN
THAT DESCRIBES CONDITIONS OVER OR NEAR THE VAAC WELLINGTON
AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
NXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 20190627/0500Z