Overall Green Volcanic eruption alert for Bagana in Papua New Guinea on 20 Jul 2023 07:40 UTC

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Overall Green alert Volcanic eruption for Bagana

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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Measurements Levels

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

19/08 06:00 2023-45 DARWIN

19/08 00:00 2023-44 DARWIN

18/08 22:00 2023-43 DARWIN

18/08 16:00 2023-42 DARWIN

18/08 10:00 2023-41 DARWIN

18/08 04:00 2023-40 DARWIN

17/08 22:00 2023-39 DARWIN

17/08 16:00 2023-38 DARWIN

17/08 10:00 2023-37 DARWIN

17/08 04:08 2023-36 DARWIN

16/08 22:08 2023-35 DARWIN

13/08 20:36 2023-34 DARWIN

13/08 14:30 2023-33 DARWIN

13/08 08:30 2023-32 DARWIN

13/08 02:40 2023-31 DARWIN

12/08 21:00 2023-30 DARWIN

12/08 15:00 2023-29 DARWIN

12/08 09:00 2023-28 DARWIN

12/08 03:20 2023-27 DARWIN

11/08 21:20 2023-26 DARWIN

20/07 07:40

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2023-08-19 at 06:00 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Aviation Colour Code :

Volcanic ash emission to flight level 100 (3000m) move w at 18 2330 UTC.
Earlier volcanic ash emission to flight level 250 (7500m) has now dissipated. Volcanic ash emission to flight level 100 (3000m) is expected to be ongoing. Height and move based on model guidance and himawari-9 satellite imagery.

Original Message :

Received FVAU01 at 05:43 UTC, 19/08/23 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20230819/0600Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: BAGANA 255020
PSN: S0608 E15512
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1855M
ADVISORY NR: 2023/45
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: ORANGE
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA EMISSION TO FL100 MOV W AT 18/2330Z
EST VA DTG: 19/0540Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S0607 E15514 - S0610 E15515 - S0627 E15431 - S0556 E15430 MOV W 10KT
E15431 - S0556 E15430 MOV W 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 19/1140Z SFC/FL100 S0607 E15515 - S0610 E15515 - S0626 E15431 - S0554 E15430
E15515 - S0626 E15431 - S0554 E15430
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 19/1740Z SFC/FL100 S0607 E15515 - S0610 E15515 - S0627 E15431 - S0554 E15430
E15515 - S0627 E15431 - S0554 E15430
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 19/2340Z SFC/FL100 S0605 E15513 - S0609 E15515 - S0633 E15438 - S0608 E15430
E15515 - S0633 E15438 - S0608 E15430
RMK: EARLIER VA EMISSION TO FL250 HAS NOW DISSIPATED. VA
EMISSION TO FL100 IS EXPECTED TO BE ONGOING. HEIGHT AND MOV
BASED ON MODEL GUIDANCE AND HIMAWARI-9 SAT IMAGERY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20230819/1200Z=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2023-08-19 at 00:00 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Aviation Colour Code :

Discrete volcanic ash emission to flight level 250 (7500m) move w at 18 2330 UTC.
Discrete volcanic ash emission to flight level 250 (7500m) move w at 18/2330z. Continuous volcanic ash emission to flight level 100 (3000m) also observation extend w. Height and move based on model guidance and himawari-9 satellite imagery. Volcanic ash emission to flight level 2500 (75000m) expected to dissipate 6.

Original Message :

Received FVAU01 at 23:58 UTC, 18/08/23 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20230819/0000Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: BAGANA 255020
PSN: S0608 E15512
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1855M
ADVISORY NR: 2023/44
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: ORANGE
ERUPTION DETAILS: DISCRETE VA EMISSION TO FL250 MOV W AT
18/2330Z
EST VA DTG: 18/2330Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S0606 E15514 - S0610 E15515 - S0633 E15440 - S0604 E15433 MOV W 10KT FL100/250 S0607 E15511 - S0611 E15512 - S0615 E15503 - S0608 E15502 MOV W 20KT
S0611 E15512 - S0615 E15503 - S0608 E15502 MOV W 20KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 19/0530Z SFC/FL100 S0611 E15515 - S0627 E15431 - S0556 E15430 - S0605 E15515
E15431 - S0556 E15430 - S0605 E15515
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 19/1130Z SFC/FL100 S0605 E15515 - S0611 E15516 - S0626 E15431 - S0554 E15430
E15516 - S0626 E15431 - S0554 E15430
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 19/1730Z SFC/FL100 S0605 E15515 - S0611 E15515 - S0627 E15431 - S0554 E15430
E15515 - S0627 E15431 - S0554 E15430
RMK: DISCRETE VA EMISSION TO FL250 MOV W AT 18/2330Z.
CONTINUOUS VA EMISSION TO FL100 ALSO OBS EXTD W. HEIGHT AND
MOV BASED ON MODEL GUIDANCE AND HIMAWARI-9 SAT IMAGERY. VA
EMISSION TO FL2500 EXPECTED TO DISSIPATE WITHIN 6 HOURS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20230819/0600Z=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2023-08-18 at 22:00 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Aviation Colour Code :

Volcanic ash emission to 100, last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station observation move w at 18 2140 UTC.
Continuous volcanic ash emission to flight level 100 (3000m) observation extend w. Height and move based on model guidance and himawari-9 satellite imagery.

Original Message :

Received FVAU01 at 21:46 UTC, 18/08/23 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20230818/2200Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: BAGANA 255020
PSN: S0608 E15512
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1855M
ADVISORY NR: 2023/43
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: ORANGE
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA EMISSION TO FL100, LAST OBS MOV W AT
18/2140Z
EST VA DTG: 18/2140Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S0606 E15513 - S0608 E15515 - S0636 E15451 - S0608 E15436 MOV W 10KT
E15451 - S0608 E15436 MOV W 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 19/0340Z SFC/FL100 S0606 E15514 - S0610 E15515 - S0633 E15440 - S0604 E15433
E15515 - S0633 E15440 - S0604 E15433
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 19/0940Z SFC/FL100 S0611 E15515 - S0627 E15431 - S0556 E15430 - S0605 E15515
E15431 - S0556 E15430 - S0605 E15515
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 19/1540Z SFC/FL100 S0605 E15515 - S0611 E15516 - S0626 E15431 - S0554 E15430
E15516 - S0626 E15431 - S0554 E15430
RMK: CONTINUOUS VA EMISSION TO FL100 OBS EXTD W. HEIGHT AND
MOV BASED ON MODEL GUIDANCE AND HIMAWARI-9 SAT IMAGERY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20230819/0400Z=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2023-08-18 at 16:00 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Aviation Colour Code :

Volcanic ash emission to 100, last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station observation move w at 17 2320 UTC.
Volcanic ash not identifiable on latest satellite imagery due to meteorological cloud. However, volcanic ash emissions may be ongoing. Height and move based on model guidance and himawari-9 satellite imagery.

Original Message :

Received FVAU01 at 15:54 UTC, 18/08/23 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20230818/1600Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: BAGANA 255020
PSN: S0608 E15512
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1855M
ADVISORY NR: 2023/42
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: ORANGE
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA EMISSION TO FL100, LAST OBS MOV W AT
17/2320Z
EST VA DTG: 18/1540Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S0607 E15516 - S0639 E15445 - S0620 E15433 - S0603 E15513 MOV SW 10KT
E15433 - S0603 E15513 MOV SW 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 18/2140Z SFC/FL100 S0607 E15516 - S0635 E15441 - S0614 E15433 - S0603 E15514
E15441 - S0614 E15433 - S0603 E15514
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 19/0340Z SFC/FL100 S0608 E15514 - S0631 E15438 - S0604 E15436 - S0604 E15513
E15438 - S0604 E15436 - S0604 E15513
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 19/0940Z SFC/FL100 S0609 E15515 - S0627 E15438 - S0604 E15436 - S0604 E15514
E15438 - S0604 E15436 - S0604 E15514
RMK: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE ON LATEST SATELLITE IMAGERY DUE TO
MET CLOUD. HOWEVER, VA EMISSIONS MAY BE ONGOING. HEIGHT AND
MOV BASED ON MODEL GUIDANCE AND HIMAWARI-9 SAT IMAGERY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20230818/2200Z=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2023-08-18 at 10:00 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Aviation Colour Code :

Volcanic ash emission to 100, last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station observation move w at 17 2320 UTC.
Volcanic ash not identifiable on latest satellite imagery due to meteorological cloud. However, volcanic ash emission may be ongoing. Height and move based on model guidance and himawari-9 satellite imagery.

Original Message :

Received FVAU01 at 09:57 UTC, 18/08/23 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20230818/1000Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: BAGANA 255020
PSN: S0608 E15512
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1855M
ADVISORY NR: 2023/41
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: ORANGE
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA EMISSION TO FL100, LAST OBS MOV W AT
17/2320Z
EST VA DTG: 18/0940Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S0607 E15516 - S0647 E15442 - S0620 E15424 - S0603 E15513 MOV SW 10KT
E15424 - S0603 E15513 MOV SW 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 18/1540Z SFC/FL100 S0607 E15516 - S0644 E15440 - S0620 E15425 - S0603 E15513
E15440 - S0620 E15425 - S0603 E15513
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 18/2140Z SFC/FL100 S0607 E15516 - S0630 E15458 - S0641 E15435 - S0619 E15424 - S0603 E15513
E15458 - S0641 E15435 - S0619 E15424 - S0603 E15513
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 19/0340Z SFC/FL100 S0608 E15515 - S0627 E15457 - S0636 E15428 - S0608 E15425 - S0603 E15514
E15457 - S0636 E15428 - S0608 E15425 - S0603 E15514
RMK: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE ON LATEST SATELLITE IMAGERY DUE TO
MET CLOUD. HOWEVER, VA EMISSION MAY BE ONGOING. HEIGHT AND
MOV BASED ON MODEL GUIDANCE AND HIMAWARI-9 SAT IMAGERY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20230818/1600Z=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2023-08-18 at 04:00 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Aviation Colour Code :

Volcanic ash emission to 100, last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station observation move w at 17 2320 UTC.
Volcanic ash not identifiable on latest satellite imagery due to meteorological cloud. However, volcanic ash emission may be ongoing. Height and move based on model guidance and himawari-9 satellite imagery.

Original Message :

Received FVAU01 at 04:00 UTC, 18/08/23 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20230818/0400Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: BAGANA 255020
PSN: S0608 E15512
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1855M
ADVISORY NR: 2023/40
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: ORANGE
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA EMISSION TO FL100, LAST OBS MOV W AT
17/2320Z
EST VA DTG: 18/0350Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S0608 E15516 - S0646 E15439 - S0609 E15420 - S0603 E15513 MOV SW 10KT
E15420 - S0603 E15513 MOV SW 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 18/0950Z SFC/FL100 S0607 E15516 - S0647 E15442 - S0620 E15424 - S0603 E15513
E15442 - S0620 E15424 - S0603 E15513
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 18/1550Z SFC/FL100 S0607 E15516 - S0644 E15440 - S0620 E15425 - S0603 E15513
E15440 - S0620 E15425 - S0603 E15513
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 18/2150Z SFC/FL100 S0606 E15516 - S0645 E15453 - S0627 E15433 - S0603 E15512
E15453 - S0627 E15433 - S0603 E15512
RMK: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE ON LATEST SATELLITE IMAGERY DUE TO
MET CLOUD. HOWEVER, VA EMISSION MAY BE ONGOING. HEIGHT AND
MOV BASED ON MODEL GUIDANCE AND HIMAWARI-9 SAT IMAGERY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20230818/1000Z=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2023-08-17 at 22:00 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Aviation Colour Code :

Volcanic ash emission to 100, last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station observation move w at 16 2350 UTC.
Volcanic ash not identifiable on latest satellite imagery due to meteorological cloud. However, volcanic ash emission may be ongoing. Height and move based on model guidance and himawari-9 satellite imagery.

Original Message :

Received FVAU01 at 21:59 UTC, 17/08/23 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20230817/2200Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: BAGANA 255020
PSN: S0608 E15512
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1855M
ADVISORY NR: 2023/39
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: ORANGE
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA EMISSION TO FL100, LAST OBS MOV W AT
16/2350Z
EST VA DTG: 17/2150Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S0608 E15516 - S0639 E15443 - S0605 E15427 - S0603 E15513 MOV SW 10KT
E15427 - S0603 E15513 MOV SW 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 18/0350Z SFC/FL100 S0608 E15516 - S0646 E15447 - S0612 E15428 - S0603 E15513
E15447 - S0612 E15428 - S0603 E15513
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 18/0950Z SFC/FL100 S0607 E15516 - S0643 E15448 - S0618 E15430 - S0603 E15513
E15448 - S0618 E15430 - S0603 E15513
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 18/1550Z SFC/FL100 S0607 E15516 - S0640 E15445 - S0619 E15429 - S0603 E15513
E15445 - S0619 E15429 - S0603 E15513
RMK: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE ON LATEST SATELLITE IMAGERY DUE TO
MET CLOUD. HOWEVER, VA EMISSION MAY BE ONGOING. HEIGHT AND
MOV BASED ON MODEL GUIDANCE AND HIMAWARI-9 SAT IMAGERY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20230818/0400Z=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2023-08-17 at 16:00 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Aviation Colour Code :

Volcanic ash emission to 100, last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station observation move w at 16 2350 UTC.
Volcanic ash not identifiable on latest satellite imagery due to meteorological cloud. However, volcanic ash emission may be ongoing. Height and move based on model guidance and himawari-9 satellite imagery.

Original Message :

Received FVAU01 at 15:55 UTC, 17/08/23 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20230817/1600Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: BAGANA 255020
PSN: S0608 E15512
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1855M
ADVISORY NR: 2023/38
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: ORANGE
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA EMISSION TO FL100, LAST OBS MOV W AT
16/2350Z
EST VA DTG: 17/1540Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S0608 E15516 - S0644 E15451 - S0607 E15422 - S0556 E15448 - S0602 E15513 MOV SW 15KT
E15422 - S0556 E15448 - S0602 E15513 MOV SW 15KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 17/2140Z SFC/FL100 S0608 E15515 - S0644 E15451 - S0559 E15424 - S0604 E15513
E15451 - S0559 E15424 - S0604 E15513
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 18/0340Z SFC/FL100 S0608 E15516 - S0644 E15451 - S0611 E15426 - S0603 E15513
E15451 - S0611 E15426 - S0603 E15513
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 18/0940Z SFC/FL100 S0607 E15516 - S0645 E15451 - S0613 E15430 - S0603 E15513
E15451 - S0613 E15430 - S0603 E15513
RMK: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE ON LATEST SATELLITE IMAGERY DUE TO
MET CLOUD. HOWEVER, VA EMISSION MAY BE ONGOING. HEIGHT AND
MOV BASED ON MODEL GUIDANCE AND HIMAWARI-9 SAT IMAGERY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20230817/2200Z=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2023-08-17 at 10:00 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Aviation Colour Code :

Volcanic ash emission to 100, last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station observation move w at 16 2350 UTC.
Volcanic ash not identifiable on latest satellite imagery due to meteorological cloud. However, volcanic ash emission may be ongoing. Height and move based on model guidance and himawari-9 satellite imagery.

Original Message :

Received FVAU01 at 10:00 UTC, 17/08/23 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20230817/1000Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: BAGANA 255020
PSN: S0608 E15512
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1855M
ADVISORY NR: 2023/37
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: ORANGE
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA EMISSION TO FL100, LAST OBS MOV W AT
16/2350Z
EST VA DTG: 17/0940Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S0611 E15515 - S0630 E15418 - S0548 E15418 - S0604 E15514 MOV W 15KT
E15418 - S0604 E15514 MOV W 15KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 17/1540Z SFC/FL100 S0602 E15513 - S0610 E15518 - S0638 E15447 - S0607 E15422 - S0556 E15448
E15518 - S0638 E15447 - S0607 E15422 - S0556 E15448
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 17/2140Z SFC/FL100 S0608 E15516 - S0644 E15451 - S0604 E15423 - S0603 E15512
E15451 - S0604 E15423 - S0603 E15512
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 18/0340Z SFC/FL100 S0608 E15516 - S0644 E15451 - S0611 E15426 - S0603 E15514
E15451 - S0611 E15426 - S0603 E15514
RMK: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE ON LATEST SATELLITE IMAGERY DUE TO
MET CLOUD. HOWEVER, VA EMISSION MAY BE ONGOING. HEIGHT AND
MOV BASED ON MODEL GUIDANCE AND HIMAWARI-9 SAT IMAGERY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20230817/1600Z=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2023-08-17 at 04:08 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Aviation Colour Code :

Volcanic ash emission to flight level 100 (3000m) move w, last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station observation at 16 2350 UTC.
Volcanic ash not identifiable on latest satellite imagery due to meteorological cloud. However, volcanic ash emission is expected to be ongoing. Height and move based on model guidance and himawari-9 satellite imagery.

Original Message :

Received FVAU01 at 04:07 UTC, 17/08/23 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20230817/0408Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: BAGANA 255020
PSN: S0608 E15512
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1855M
ADVISORY NR: 2023/36
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: ORANGE
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA EMISSION TO FL100 MOV W, LAST OBS AT
16/2350Z
EST VA DTG: 17/0400Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S0612 E15516 - S0629 E15428 - S0548 E15426 - S0604 E15516 MOV W 05KT
E15426 - S0604 E15516 MOV W 05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 17/1000Z SFC/FL100 S0611 E15515 - S0630 E15419 - S0548 E15418 - S0604 E15514
E15419 - S0548 E15418 - S0604 E15514
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 17/1600Z SFC/FL100 S0610 E15518 - S0638 E15447 - S0607 E15422 - S0556 E15448 - S0602 E15513
E15447 - S0607 E15422 - S0556 E15448 - S0602 E15513
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 17/2200Z SFC/FL100 S0608 E15516 - S0644 E15451 - S0604 E15423 - S0603 E15512
E15451 - S0604 E15423 - S0603 E15512
RMK: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE ON LATEST SATELLITE IMAGERY DUE TO
MET CLOUD. HOWEVER, VA EMISSION IS EXPECTED TO BE ONGOING.
HEIGHT AND MOV BASED ON MODEL GUIDANCE AND HIMAWARI-9 SAT
IMAGERY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20230817/1008Z=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2023-08-16 at 22:08 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Aviation Colour Code :

Volcanic ash emission to flight level 10 (300m) move w.
Volcanic ash identifiable on laetst visibility satellite imagery, last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station observed at 16/2150z. Height and move based on model guidance and himawari-9 satellite imagery.

Original Message :

Received FVAU01 at 22:07 UTC, 16/08/23 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20230816/2208Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: BAGANA 255020
PSN: S0608 E15512
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1855M
ADVISORY NR: 2023/35
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: ORANGE
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA EMISSION TO FL010 MOV W
OBS VA DTG: 16/2150Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S0610 E15514 - S0619 E15426 - S0548 E15427 - S0604 E15514 MOV W 05KT
E15427 - S0604 E15514 MOV W 05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 17/0350Z SFC/FL100 S0604 E15516 - S0612 E15516 - S0623 E15426 - S0550 E15426
E15516 - S0623 E15426 - S0550 E15426
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 17/0950Z SFC/FL100 S0611 E15515 - S0626 E15420 - S0550 E15421 - S0604 E15514
E15420 - S0550 E15421 - S0604 E15514
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 17/1550Z SFC/FL100 S0610 E15518 - S0637 E15446 - S0605 E15421 - S0553 E15450 - S0600 E15513
E15446 - S0605 E15421 - S0553 E15450 - S0600 E15513
RMK: VA IDENTIFIABLE ON LAETST VIS SATELLITE IMAGERY, LAST
OBSERVED AT 16/2150Z. HEIGHT AND MOV BASED ON MODEL GUIDANCE
AND HIMAWARI-9 SAT IMAGERY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20230817/0408Z=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2023-08-13 at 20:36 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Aviation Colour Code :

Continuous volcanic ash to flight level 100 (3000m) last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station observation move w at 12 2030 UTC.
Volcanic ash currently not identifiable on satellite img due to meteorological cloud. Volcanic ash last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station observed more than 24 hours ago. Advisory terminated due to lack of evidence to support ongoing eruption.

Original Message :

Received FVAU01 at 20:36 UTC, 13/08/23 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20230813/2036Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: BAGANA 255020
PSN: S0608 E15512
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1855M
ADVISORY NR: 2023/34
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: ORANGE
ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUOUS VA TO FL100 LAST OBS MOV W AT
12/2030Z
EST VA DTG: 13/2010Z
EST VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND
SFC/FL100 090/15KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 14/0210Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 14/0810Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 14/1410Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VA CURRENTLY NOT IDENTIFIABLE ON SAT IMG DUE TO MET
CLOUD. VA LAST OBSERVED MORE THAN 24 HRS AGO. ADVISORY
TERMINATED DUE TO LACK OF EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT ONGOING
ERUPTION.
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2023-08-13 at 14:30 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Aviation Colour Code :

Continuous volcanic ash to flight level 100 (3000m) last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station observation move w at 12 2030 UTC.
Volcanic ash currently not identifiable on satellite img due to meteorological cloud however volcanic ash still expected in area. Volcanic ash height and movement based on himawari-9 imagery and model guidance.

Original Message :

Received FVAU01 at 14:24 UTC, 13/08/23 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20230813/1430Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: BAGANA 255020
PSN: S0608 E15512
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1855M
ADVISORY NR: 2023/33
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: ORANGE
ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUOUS VA TO FL100 LAST OBS MOV W AT
12/2030Z
EST VA DTG: 13/1400Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S0609 E15514 - S0626 E15447 - S0606 E15442 - S0606 E15513 MOV W 15KT
E15442 - S0606 E15513 MOV W 15KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 13/2000Z SFC/FL100 S0609 E15514 - S0626 E15447 - S0606 E15442 - S0606 E15513
E15447 - S0606 E15442 - S0606 E15513
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 14/0200Z NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 14/0800Z NOT AVBL
RMK: VA CURRENTLY NOT IDENTIFIABLE ON SAT IMG DUE TO MET
CLOUD HOWEVER VA STILL EXPECTED IN AREA. VA HEIGHT AND
MOVEMENT BASED ON HIMAWARI-9 IMAGERY AND MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20230813/2030Z=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2023-08-13 at 08:30 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Aviation Colour Code :

Continuous volcanic ash to flight level 100 (3000m) last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station observation move w at 12 2030 UTC.
Volcanic ash currently not identifiable on satellite img due to meteorological cloud however volcanic ash still expected in area. Volcanic ash height and movement based on himawari-9 imagery and model guidance. Volcanic ash is expected to dissipate 18.

Original Message :

Received FVAU01 at 08:31 UTC, 13/08/23 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20230813/0830Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: BAGANA 255020
PSN: S0608 E15512
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1855M
ADVISORY NR: 2023/32
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: ORANGE
ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUOUS VA TO FL100 LAST OBS MOV W AT
12/2030Z
EST VA DTG: 13/0810Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S0609 E15514 - S0622 E15445 - S0602 E15443 - S0606 E15513 MOV W 15KT
E15443 - S0606 E15513 MOV W 15KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 13/1410Z SFC/FL100 S0609 E15514 - S0626 E15447 - S0606 E15442 - S0606 E15513
E15447 - S0606 E15442 - S0606 E15513
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 13/2010Z SFC/FL100 S0609 E15514 - S0626 E15447 - S0606 E15442 - S0606 E15513
E15447 - S0606 E15442 - S0606 E15513
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 14/0210Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VA CURRENTLY NOT IDENTIFIABLE ON SAT IMG DUE TO MET
CLOUD HOWEVER VA STILL EXPECTED IN AREA. VA HEIGHT AND
MOVEMENT BASED ON HIMAWARI-9 IMAGERY AND MODEL GUIDANCE. VA
IS EXPECTED TO DISSIPATE WITHIN 18 HOURS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20230813/1430Z=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2023-08-13 at 02:40 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Aviation Colour Code :

Continuous volcanic ash to flight level 100 (3000m) last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station observation move w at 12 2030 UTC.
Volcanic ash currently not identifiable on satellite img due to meteorological cloud however volcanic ash still expected in area. Volcanic ash height and movement based on himawari-9 imagery and model guidance. Volcanic ash is expected to dissipate 18.

Original Message :

Received FVAU01 at 02:43 UTC, 13/08/23 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20230813/0240Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: BAGANA 255020
PSN: S0608 E15512
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1855M
ADVISORY NR: 2023/31
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: ORANGE
ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUOUS VA TO FL100 LAST OBS MOV W AT
12/2030Z
EST VA DTG: 13/0220Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S0606 E15513 - S0610 E15513 - S0620 E15444 - S0558 E15444 MOV W 15KT
E15444 - S0558 E15444 MOV W 15KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 13/0820Z SFC/FL100 S0606 E15513 - S0610 E15513 - S0620 E15444 - S0558 E15444
E15513 - S0620 E15444 - S0558 E15444
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 13/1420Z SFC/FL100 S0606 E15513 - S0610 E15513 - S0620 E15444 - S0558 E15444
E15513 - S0620 E15444 - S0558 E15444
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 13/2020Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VA CURRENTLY NOT IDENTIFIABLE ON SAT IMG DUE TO MET
CLOUD HOWEVER VA STILL EXPECTED IN AREA. VA HEIGHT AND
MOVEMENT BASED ON HIMAWARI-9 IMAGERY AND MODEL GUIDANCE. VA
IS EXPECTED TO DISSIPATE WITHIN 18 HOURS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20230813/0840Z=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2023-08-12 at 21:00 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Aviation Colour Code :

Volcanic ash to flight level 100 (3000m) last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station observation move w at 12 0120 UTC.
Volcanic ash slighty identifiable on latest satellite img extending to the west of summit. Volcanic ash height and forecast based on himawari-9 imagery and model guidance.

Original Message :

Received FVAU01 at 20:50 UTC, 12/08/23 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20230812/2100Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: BAGANA 255020
PSN: S0608 E15512
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1855M
ADVISORY NR: 2023/30
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: ORANGE
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL100 LAST OBS MOV W AT 12/0120Z
OBS VA DTG: 12/2040Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S0609 E15516 - S0621 E15444 - S0557 E15443 - S0604 E15516 MOV W 10KT
E15443 - S0604 E15516 MOV W 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 13/0240Z SFC/FL100 S0609 E15515 - S0620 E15444 - S0558 E15444 - S0604 E15515
E15444 - S0558 E15444 - S0604 E15515
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 13/0840Z SFC/FL100 S0609 E15516 - S0621 E15444 - S0558 E15444 - S0604 E15516
E15444 - S0558 E15444 - S0604 E15516
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 13/1440Z SFC/FL100 S0609 E15516 - S0621 E15444 - S0557 E15444 - S0604 E15516
E15444 - S0557 E15444 - S0604 E15516
RMK: VA SLIGHTY IDENTIFIABLE ON LATEST SAT IMG EXTENDING TO
THE WEST OF SUMMIT. VA HEIGHT AND FCST BASED ON HIMAWARI-9
IMAGERY AND MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20230813/0300Z=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2023-08-12 at 15:00 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Aviation Colour Code :

Volcanic ash to flight level 100 (3000m) last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station observation move w at 12 0120 UTC.
Volcanic ash not identifiable on latest satellite img due to meteorological cloud obscuration. However, eruption is still expected to be ongoing. Volcanic ash height and forecast based on himawari-9 imagery and model guidance.

Original Message :

Received FVAU01 at 14:50 UTC, 12/08/23 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20230812/1500Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: BAGANA 255020
PSN: S0608 E15512
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1855M
ADVISORY NR: 2023/29
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: ORANGE
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL100 LAST OBS MOV W AT 12/0120Z
OBS VA DTG: 12/1440Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S0610 E15515 - S0621 E15443 - S0556 E15443 - S0604 E15515 MOV W 10KT
E15443 - S0604 E15515 MOV W 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 12/2040Z SFC/FL100 S0610 E15514 - S0621 E15444 - S0557 E15443 - S0603 E15514
E15444 - S0557 E15443 - S0603 E15514
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 13/0240Z SFC/FL100 S0609 E15514 - S0620 E15444 - S0558 E15444 - S0604 E15515
E15444 - S0558 E15444 - S0604 E15515
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 13/0840Z SFC/FL100 S0610 E15515 - S0621 E15444 - S0556 E15443 - S0603 E15515
E15444 - S0556 E15443 - S0603 E15515
RMK: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE ON LATEST SAT IMG DUE TO MET CLOUD
OBSCURATION.HOWEVER, ERUPTION IS STILL EXPECTED TO BE
ONGOING. VA HEIGHT AND FCST BASED ON HIMAWARI-9 IMAGERY AND
MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20230812/2100Z=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2023-08-12 at 09:00 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Aviation Colour Code :

Volcanic ash to flight level 100 (3000m) last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station observation move w at 12 0120 UTC.
Volcanic ash not identifiable. Obscured by meteorological cloud. Eruption expected to be ongoing. Last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station observation on rgb satellite imagery at 12/0120z. Volcanic ash height and forecast based on himawari-9 imagery and model guidance.

Original Message :

Received FVAU01 at 08:58 UTC, 12/08/23 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20230812/0900Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: BAGANA 255020
PSN: S0608 E15512
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1855M
ADVISORY NR: 2023/28
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: ORANGE
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL100 LAST OBS MOV W AT 12/0120Z
OBS VA DTG: 12/0830Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S0606 E15513 - S0610 E15513 - S0621 E15445 - S0559 E15444 MOV W 10KT
E15445 - S0559 E15444 MOV W 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 12/1430Z SFC/FL100 S0610 E15513 - S0617 E15445 - S0557 E15445 - S0606 E15513
E15445 - S0557 E15445 - S0606 E15513
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 12/2030Z SFC/FL100 S0606 E15513 - S0610 E15513 - S0621 E15445 - S0559 E15444
E15513 - S0621 E15445 - S0559 E15444
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 13/0230Z SFC/FL100 S0606 E15513 - S0610 E15513 - S0620 E15445 - S0559 E15444
E15513 - S0620 E15445 - S0559 E15444
RMK: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE. OBSCURED BY MET CLOUD. ERUPTION
EXPECTED TO BE ONGOING. LAST OBS ON RGB SAT IMAGERY AT
12/0120Z. VA HEIGHT AND FCST BASED ON HIMAWARI-9 IMAGERY AND
MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20230812/1500Z=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2023-08-12 at 03:20 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Aviation Colour Code :

Volcanic ash to flight level 100 (3000m) last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station observation move w at 12 0120 UTC.
Volcanic ash not identifiable, obscured by meteorological cloud. Eruption expected to be ongoing. Last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station observation on rgb satellite imagery at 12 0120 UTC volcanic ash height and forecast based on latest himawari-9 imagery and model guidance.

Original Message :

Received FVAU01 at 03:19 UTC, 12/08/23 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20230812/0320Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: BAGANA 255020
PSN: S0608 E15512
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1855M
ADVISORY NR: 2023/27
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: ORANGE
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL100 LAST OBS MOV W AT 12/0120Z
OBS VA DTG: 12/0250Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S0610 E15514 - S0622 E15445 - S0600 E15444 - S0606 E15513 MOV W 05KT
E15444 - S0606 E15513 MOV W 05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 12/0850Z SFC/FL100 S0610 E15514 - S0622 E15445 - S0602 E15444 - S0606 E15513
E15445 - S0602 E15444 - S0606 E15513
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 12/1450Z SFC/FL100 S0610 E15514 - S0620 E15445 - S0600 E15444 - S0606 E15513
E15445 - S0600 E15444 - S0606 E15513
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 12/2050Z SFC/FL100 S0610 E15514 - S0621 E15445 - S0559 E15444 - S0606 E15513
E15445 - S0559 E15444 - S0606 E15513
RMK: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE, OBSCURED BY MET CLOUD. ERUPTION
EXPECTED TO BE ONGOING. LAST OBS ON RGB SAT IMAGERY AT
12/0120Z VA HEIGHT AND FCST BASED ON LATEST HIMAWARI-9
IMAGERY AND MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20230812/0920Z=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2023-08-11 at 21:20 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Aviation Colour Code :

Volcanic ash observation to flight level 70 (2100m) move nw at 11 2100 UTC.
Volcanic ash slightly identifiable on latest rgb satellite imagery extending to the nw of summit. However most areas is still covered with meteorological cloud. Volcanic ash height and forecast based on latest himawari-9 imagery and model guidance.

Original Message :

Received FVAU01 at 21:14 UTC, 11/08/23 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20230811/2120Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: BAGANA 255020
PSN: S0608 E15512
AREA: PAPUA NEW GUINEA
SUMMIT ELEV: 1855M
ADVISORY NR: 2023/26
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: ORANGE
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA OBS TO FL070 MOV NW AT 11/2100Z
OBS VA DTG: 11/2100Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL070 S0611 E15515 - S0610 E15458 - S0600 E15441 - S0542 E15453 - S0607 E15517 MOV NW 10KT
E15441 - S0542 E15453 - S0607 E15517 MOV NW 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 12/0300Z SFC/FL070 S0611 E15515 - S0610 E15459 - S0600 E15441 - S0541 E15451 - S0606 E15517
E15459 - S0600 E15441 - S0541 E15451 - S0606 E15517
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 12/0900Z SFC/FL070 S0612 E15515 - S0611 E15458 - S0606 E15439 - S0547 E15449 - S0606 E15516
E15458 - S0606 E15439 - S0547 E15449 - S0606 E15516
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 12/1500Z SFC/FL070 S0612 E15515 - S0611 E15458 - S0608 E15439 - S0548 E15447 - S0605 E15517
E15458 - S0608 E15439 - S0548 E15447 - S0605 E15517
RMK: VA SLIGHTLY IDENTIFIABLE ON LATEST RGB SAT IMAGERY
EXTENDING TO THE NW OF SUMMIT. HOWEVER MOST AREAS IS STILL
COVERED WITH MET CLOUD. VA HEIGHT AND FCST BASED ON LATEST
HIMAWARI-9 IMAGERY AND MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20230812/0320Z=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2023-07-20 at 07:40 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Original Message :

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