Overall Orange Volcanic eruption alert for Bulusan in Philippines on 29 Apr 2025 09:23 UTC

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Overall Orange alert Volcanic eruption for Bulusan

in Philippines

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)

29 Apr 12:05 29 Apr 13:35 29 Apr 18:00 30 Apr 00:00 30 Apr 00:10 30 Apr 05:50 30 Apr 06:00 01 May 06:02 01 May 06:29

01/05 06:29 2025-15 TOKYO

01/05 06:02 2025-14 TOKYO

30/04 06:00 2025-4 DARWIN

30/04 05:50 2025-13 TOKYO

30/04 00:10 2025-3 DARWIN

30/04 00:00 2025-12 TOKYO

29/04 18:00 2025-11 TOKYO

29/04 13:35 2025-10 TOKYO

29/04 12:05 2025-9 TOKYO

29/04 02:50 2025-8 TOKYO

29/04 00:26 2025-2 DARWIN

28/04 23:16 2025-7 TOKYO

28/04 22:18 2025-6 TOKYO

28/04 02:03 2025-1 DARWIN

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2025-05-01 at 06:29 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Aviation Colour Code :

None.
This is the cancel volcanic ash advisory for 2025/14.

Original Message :

Received FVFE01 at 06:29 UTC, 01/05/25 from RJTD
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20250501/0629Z
VAAC: TOKYO
VOLCANO: BULUSAN 273010
PSN: N1246 E12403
AREA: PHILIPPINES
SUMMIT ELEV: 1535M
ADVISORY NR: 2025/15
INFO SOURCE: PHIVOLCS
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: NIL
ERUPTION DETAILS: NIL
OBS VA DTG: 01/0610Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND FL180 090/9KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: NOT AVBL
RMK: THIS IS THE CANCEL VA ADVISORY FOR BULUSAN 2025/14.
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2025-05-01 at 06:02 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Aviation Colour Code :

Eruption at 2025-05-01 05:30 UTC flight level 70 (2100m) extend southwest reported.
We will issue further advisory if volcanic ash is detected in satellite imagery.

Original Message :

Received FVFE01 at 06:02 UTC, 01/05/25 from RJTD
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20250501/0602Z
VAAC: TOKYO
VOLCANO: BULUSAN 273010
PSN: N1246 E12403
AREA: PHILIPPINES
SUMMIT ELEV: 1535M
ADVISORY NR: 2025/14
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9 PHIVOLCS
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: NIL
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20250501/0530Z FL070 EXTD SW REPORTED
OBS VA DTG: 01/0540Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND FL070 090/12KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: NOT AVBL
RMK: WE WILL ISSUE FURTHER ADVISORY IF VA IS DETECTED IN SATELLITE
IMAGERY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2025-04-30 at 06:00 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Aviation Colour Code :

Please see fvfe01 rjtd 300550 issued by volcanic ash advisory center tokyo which describes conditions over or near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 06:00 UTC, 30/04/25 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20250430/0600Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: BULUSAN 273010
PSN: N1246 E12403
AREA: PHILIPPINES
SUMMIT ELEV: 1535M
ADVISORY NR: 2025/4
INFO SOURCE: VAAC TOKYO
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: NIL
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: 30/0600Z
OBS VA CLD:
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 30/1200Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 30/1800Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 01/0000Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVFE01 RJTD 300550 ISSUED BY VAAC TOKYO
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS OVER OR NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA
OF RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2025-04-30 at 05:50 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Aviation Colour Code :

Volcanic ash is not identifiable in satellite imagery.
Volcanic ash is not identifiable due to meteorological cloud or has dissipated. We will issue further advisory if volcanic ash detected in satellite imagery.

Original Message :

Received FVFE01 at 05:50 UTC, 30/04/25 from RJTD
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20250430/0550Z
VAAC: TOKYO
VOLCANO: BULUSAN 273010
PSN: N1246 E12403
AREA: PHILIPPINES
SUMMIT ELEV: 1535M
ADVISORY NR: 2025/13
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: NIL
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA IS NOT IDENTIFIABLE IN SATELLITE IMAGERY.
OBS VA DTG: 30/0520Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND FL180 090/9KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: NOT AVBL
RMK: VA IS NOT IDENTIFIABLE DUE TO MET CLOUD OR HAS DISSIPATED. WE
WILL ISSUE FURTHER ADVISORY IF VA DETECTED IN SATELLITE IMAGERY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2025-04-30 at 00:10 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Aviation Colour Code :

Please see fvfe01 rjtd 300000 issued by volcanic ash advisory center tokyo which described conditions over or near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU05 at 00:20 UTC, 30/04/25 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20250430/0010Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: BULUSAN 273010
PSN: N1246 E12403
AREA: PHILIPPINES
SUMMIT ELEV: 1535M
ADVISORY NR: 2025/3
INFO SOURCE: VAAC TOKYO
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: NIL
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: 30/0010Z
OBS VA CLD:
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 30/0610Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 30/1210Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 30/1810Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVFE01 RJTD 300000 ISSUED BY VAAC TOKYO
WHICH DESCRIBED CONDITIONS OVER OR NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA
OF RESPONSIBILITY
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20250430/0610Z=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2025-04-30 at 00:00 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Aviation Colour Code :

Volcanic ash continuously observation in satellite imagery.
Some part of volcanic ash obscured by meteorological cloud.

Original Message :

Received FVFE01 at 00:00 UTC, 30/04/25 from RJTD
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20250430/0000Z
VAAC: TOKYO
VOLCANO: BULUSAN 273010
PSN: N1246 E12403
AREA: PHILIPPINES
SUMMIT ELEV: 1535M
ADVISORY NR: 2025/12
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: NIL
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA CONTINUOUSLY OBS IN SATELLITE IMAGERY
OBS VA DTG: 29/2320Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL180 N1320 E12147 - N1312 E12158 - N1258 E12146 - N1307 E12134 MOV W 15KT
N1307 E12134 MOV W 15KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 30/0520Z SFC/FL180 N1313 E12106 - N1252 E12017 - N1336 E12020
N1336 E12020
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 30/1120Z SFC/FL180 N1336 E12015 - N1314 E12016 - N1251 E11912 - N1337 E11905
N1251 E11912 - N1337 E11905
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: NO VA EXP
RMK: SOME PART OF VA OBSCURED BY MET CLOUD.
NXT ADVISORY: 20250430/0600Z=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2025-04-29 at 18:00 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Aviation Colour Code :

Volcanic ash continuously observation in satellite imagery.
Some part of volcanic ash obscured by meteorological cloud.

Original Message :

Received FVFE01 at 18:00 UTC, 29/04/25 from RJTD
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20250429/1800Z
VAAC: TOKYO
VOLCANO: BULUSAN 273010
PSN: N1246 E12403
AREA: PHILIPPINES
SUMMIT ELEV: 1535M
ADVISORY NR: 2025/11
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9 PHIVOLCS
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: NIL
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA CONTINUOUSLY OBS IN SATELLITE IMAGERY
OBS VA DTG: 29/1720Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL180 N1309 E12258 - N1301 E12306 - N1253 E12250 - N1302 E12237 MOV W 15KT
N1302 E12237 MOV W 15KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 29/2320Z SFC/FL180 N1302 E12217 - N1247 E12146 - N1256 E12121 - N1311 E12127 - N1313 E12208
N1256 E12121 - N1311 E12127 - N1313 E12208
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 30/0520Z SFC/FL180 N1304 E12121 - N1251 E12038 - N1300 E12004 - N1326 E12012 - N1321 E12113
N1300 E12004 - N1326 E12012 - N1321 E12113
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: NO VA EXP
RMK: SOME PART OF VA OBSCURED BY MET CLOUD.
NXT ADVISORY: 20250430/0000Z=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2025-04-29 at 13:35 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Aviation Colour Code :

Eruption at 2025-04-29 11:43 UTC volcanic ash cloud reported.
Volcanic ash height updated to flight level 180 (5400m) based on satellite data. Part of volcanic ash obscured by meteorological cloud.

Original Message :

Received FVFE01 at 13:35 UTC, 29/04/25 from RJTD
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20250429/1335Z
VAAC: TOKYO
VOLCANO: BULUSAN 273010
PSN: N1246 E12403
AREA: PHILIPPINES
SUMMIT ELEV: 1535M
ADVISORY NR: 2025/10
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9 PHIVOLCS
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: NIL
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20250429/1143Z VA CLD UNKNOWN REPORTED
OBS VA DTG: 29/1250Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL180 N1253 E12347 - N1249 E12402 - N1244 E12402 - N1243 E12350 MOV W 15KT
N1243 E12350 MOV W 15KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 29/1850Z SFC/FL180 N1307 E12256 - N1249 E12308 - N1236 E12212 - N1300 E12205
N1236 E12212 - N1300 E12205
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 30/0050Z SFC/FL180 N1319 E12200 - N1253 E12214 - N1230 E12036 - N1312 E12035
N1230 E12036 - N1312 E12035
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: NO VA EXP
RMK: VA HEIGHT UPDATED TO FL180 BASED ON SATELLITE DATA. EASTERN
PART
OF VA OBSCURED BY MET CLOUD.
NXT ADVISORY: 20250429/1800Z=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2025-04-29 at 12:05 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Aviation Colour Code :

Eruption at 2025-04-29 11:43 UTC volcanic ash cloud reported.
We will issue further advisory if volcanic ash is detected in satellite imagery.

Original Message :

Received FVFE01 at 12:05 UTC, 29/04/25 from RJTD
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20250429/1205Z
VAAC: TOKYO
VOLCANO: BULUSAN 273010
PSN: N1246 E12403
AREA: PHILIPPINES
SUMMIT ELEV: 1535M
ADVISORY NR: 2025/9
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9 PHIVOLCS
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: NIL
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20250429/1143Z VA CLD UNKNOWN REPORTED
OBS VA DTG: 29/1150Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND FL180 090/7KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: NOT AVBL
RMK: WE WILL ISSUE FURTHER ADVISORY IF VA IS DETECTED IN SATELLITE
IMAGERY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2025-04-29 at 02:50 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Aviation Colour Code :

Volcanic ash is not identifiable in satellite imagery.
Volcanic ash is not identifiable due to meteorological cloud or has dissipated. We will issue further advisory if volcanic ash detected in satellite imagery.

Original Message :

Received FVFE01 at 02:50 UTC, 29/04/25 from RJTD
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20250429/0250Z
VAAC: TOKYO
VOLCANO: BULUSAN 273010
PSN: N1246 E12403
AREA: PHILIPPINES
SUMMIT ELEV: 1535M
ADVISORY NR: 2025/8
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: NIL
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA IS NOT IDENTIFIABLE IN SATELLITE IMAGERY.
OBS VA DTG: 29/0220Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND FL180 100/5KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: NOT AVBL
RMK: VA IS NOT IDENTIFIABLE DUE TO MET CLOUD OR HAS DISSIPATED. WE
WILL ISSUE FURTHER ADVISORY IF VA DETECTED IN SATELLITE IMAGERY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2025-04-29 at 00:26 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Aviation Colour Code :

Please see fvfe01 rjtd 282316 issued by volcanic ash advisory center tokyo which describes conditions over or near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 00:26 UTC, 29/04/25 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20250429/0026Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: BULUSAN 273010
PSN: N1246 E12403
AREA: PHILIPPINES
SUMMIT ELEV: 1535M
ADVISORY NR: 2025/2
INFO SOURCE: VAAC TOKYO
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: NIL
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: 28/2250Z
OBS VA CLD:
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 29/0450Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 29/1050Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 29/1650Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVFE01 RJTD 282316 ISSUED BY VAAC TOKYO
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS OVER OR NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA
OF RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2025-04-28 at 23:16 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Aviation Colour Code :

Eruption at 2025-04-28 21:21 UTC flight level 60 (1800m) extend w reported.
None.

Original Message :

Received FVFE01 at 23:16 UTC, 28/04/25 from RJTD
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20250428/2316Z
VAAC: TOKYO
VOLCANO: BULUSAN 273010
PSN: N1246 E12403
AREA: PHILIPPINES
SUMMIT ELEV: 1535M
ADVISORY NR: 2025/7
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9 PHIVOLCS
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: NIL
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20250428/2121Z FL060 EXTD W REPORTED
OBS VA DTG: 28/2250Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL060 N1239 E12322 - N1243 E12332 - N1238 E12333 - N1233 E12324 MOV W 15KT
N1233 E12324 MOV W 15KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 29/0450Z SFC/FL070 N1254 E12233 - N1223 E12225 - N1223 E12200 - N1254 E12200
N1223 E12200 - N1254 E12200
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: NO VA EXP
RMK: NIL
NXT ADVISORY: 20250429/0300Z=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2025-04-28 at 22:18 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Aviation Colour Code :

Eruption at 2025-04-28 21:21 UTC flight level 60 (1800m) extend w reported.
We will issue further advisory if volcanic ash is detected in satellite imagery.

Original Message :

Received FVFE01 at 22:18 UTC, 28/04/25 from RJTD
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20250428/2218Z
VAAC: TOKYO
VOLCANO: BULUSAN 273010
PSN: N1246 E12403
AREA: PHILIPPINES
SUMMIT ELEV: 1535M
ADVISORY NR: 2025/6
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9 PHIVOLCS
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: NIL
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20250428/2121Z FL060 EXTD W REPORTED
OBS VA DTG: 28/2200Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND FL060 090/10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: NOT AVBL
RMK: WE WILL ISSUE FURTHER ADVISORY IF VA IS DETECTED IN SATELLITE
IMAGERY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2025-04-28 at 02:03 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Aviation Colour Code :

Volcanic ash continuously observation in satellite imagery.
Please see fvfe01 rjtd 280000 issued by volcanic ash advisory center tokyo which describes conditions over or near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU05 at 02:03 UTC, 28/04/25 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20250428/0203Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: BULUSAN 273010
PSN: N1246 E12403
AREA: PHILIPPINES
SUMMIT ELEV: 1535M
ADVISORY NR: 2025/1
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: NIL
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA CONTINUOUSLY OBS IN SATELLITE IMAGERY
OBS VA DTG: 28/0000Z
OBS VA CLD:
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 28/0600Z NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 28/1200Z NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 28/1800Z NOT AVBL
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVFE01 RJTD 280000 ISSUED BY VAAC TOKYO
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS OVER OR NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA
OF RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=

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