Overall Green Volcanic eruption for Kanlaon in Philippines on 19 Feb 2026 09:07 UTC

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Overall Green Volcanic eruption for Kanlaon

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)

19 Feb 09:07 26 Feb 11:35 26 Feb 12:03 26 Feb 13:20 26 Feb 18:00 26 Feb 18:30 26 Feb 23:50 27 Feb 00:05 27 Feb 02:17

27/02 02:17 2026-29 TOKYO

27/02 00:05 2026-3 DARWIN

26/02 23:50 2026-28 TOKYO

26/02 18:30 2026-2 DARWIN

26/02 18:00 2026-27 TOKYO

26/02 13:20 2026-1 DARWIN

26/02 12:03 2026-26 TOKYO

26/02 11:35 2026-25 TOKYO

19/02 09:07 2026-24 TOKYO

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-27 at 02:17 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Eruption at 2026-02-27 01:43 UTC flight level 120 (3600m) extend southwest reported.
We will issue further advisory if volcanic ash is detected in satellite imagery.

Original Message :

Received FVFE01 at 02:17 UTC, 27/02/26 from RJTD
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260227/0217Z
VAAC: TOKYO
VOLCANO: KANLAON 272020
PSN: N1025 E12308
AREA: PHILIPPINES
SOURCE ELEV: 2435M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/29
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9 PHIVOLCS
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260227/0143Z FL120 EXTD SW REPORTED
OBS VA DTG: 27/0200Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND FL120 060/14KT
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 2026-02-27 at 00:05 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Please see fvfe01 rjtd 262350 issued by volcanic ash advisory center tokyo which indicates that ash has now dissipated from kanlaon. Advisory finalised.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 00:03 UTC, 27/02/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260227/0005Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: KANLAON 272020
PSN: N1025 E12308
AREA: PHILIPPINES
SOURCE ELEV: 2435M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/3
INFO SOURCE: VAAC TOKYO
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 27/0605Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 27/1205Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 27/1805Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVFE01 RJTD 262350 ISSUED BY VAAC TOKYO
WHICH INDICATES THAT ASH HAS NOW DISSIPATED FROM KANLAON.
ADVISORY FINALISED.
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-26 at 23:50 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Volcanic ash dissipated on satellite imagery.
None.

Original Message :

Received FVFE01 at 23:50 UTC, 26/02/26 from RJTD
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260226/2350Z
VAAC: TOKYO
VOLCANO: KANLAON 272020
PSN: N1025 E12308
AREA: PHILIPPINES
SOURCE ELEV: 2435M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/28
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA DISSIPATED ON SATELLITE IMAGERY
OBS VA DTG: 26/2320Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND FL180 090/16KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: NO VA EXP
RMK: NIL
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-26 at 18:30 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Please see fvfe01 rjtd 261800 issued by volcanic ash advisory center tokyo which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU05 at 18:26 UTC, 26/02/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260226/1830Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: KANLAON 272020
PSN: N1025 E12308
AREA: PHILIPPINES
SOURCE ELEV: 2435M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/2
INFO SOURCE: VAAC TOKYO
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 27/0030Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 27/0630Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 27/1230Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVFE01 RJTD 261800 ISSUED BY VAAC TOKYO
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260227/0030Z=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-26 at 18:00 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

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

Original Message :

Received FVFE01 at 18:00 UTC, 26/02/26 from RJTD
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260226/1800Z
VAAC: TOKYO
VOLCANO: KANLAON 272020
PSN: N1025 E12308
AREA: PHILIPPINES
SOURCE ELEV: 2435M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/27
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9 PHIVOLCS
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA CONTINUOUSLY OBS IN SATELLITE IMAGERY
OBS VA DTG: 26/1720Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL170 N1012 E12020 - N1014 E12201 - N0925 E12137 MOV W 25KT
W 25KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 26/2320Z SFC/FL170 N0950 E12130 - N0905 E12136 - N0906 E11942 - N1043 E11813
N0906 E11942 - N1043 E11813
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 27/0520Z SFC/FL170 N0917 E12132 - N0830 E12129 - N0928 E11744 - N1140 E11634
N0928 E11744 - N1140 E11634
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: NO VA EXP
RMK: SOME PART OF VA OBSCURED BY MET CLOUD.
NXT ADVISORY: 20260227/0000Z=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-26 at 13:20 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Please see fvfe01 rjtd 261203 issued by volcanic ash advisory center tokyo which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU05 at 13:13 UTC, 26/02/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260226/1320Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: KANLAON 272020
PSN: N1025 E12308
AREA: PHILIPPINES
SOURCE ELEV: 2435M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/1
INFO SOURCE: VAAC TOKYO
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 26/1920Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 27/0120Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 27/0720Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVFE01 RJTD 261203 ISSUED BY VAAC TOKYO
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260226/1920Z=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-26 at 12:03 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Eruption at 2026-02-26 11:04 UTC flight level 170 (5100m) extend southwest reported.
Some part of volcanic ash obscured by meteorological cloud.

Original Message :

Received FVFE01 at 12:03 UTC, 26/02/26 from RJTD
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260226/1203Z
VAAC: TOKYO
VOLCANO: KANLAON 272020
PSN: N1025 E12308
AREA: PHILIPPINES
SOURCE ELEV: 2435M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/26
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9 PHIVOLCS
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260226/1104Z FL170 EXTD SW REPORTED
OBS VA DTG: 26/1140Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL170 N1023 E12251 - N1026 E12258 - N1025 E12308 - N1018 E12306 - N1019 E12253 MOV W 35KT
N1018 E12306 - N1019 E12253 MOV W 35KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 26/1740Z SFC/FL170 N1004 E12228 - N0943 E12225 - N0930 E12040 - N1004 E12037
N0930 E12040 - N1004 E12037
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 26/2340Z SFC/FL170 N0945 E12154 - N0917 E12152 - N0915 E11935 - N0941 E11832 - N1024 E11842 - N0955 E11931
N0915 E11935 - N0941 E11832 - N1024 E11842 - N0955 E11931
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: NO VA EXP
RMK: SOME PART OF VA OBSCURED BY MET CLOUD.
NXT ADVISORY: 20260226/1800Z=

Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-26 at 11:35 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Eruption at 2026-02-26 11:04 UTC flight level 170 (5100m) reported.
We will issue further advisory if volcanic ash is detected in satellite imagery.

Original Message :

Received FVFE01 at 11:35 UTC, 26/02/26 from RJTD
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260226/1135Z
VAAC: TOKYO
VOLCANO: KANLAON 272020
PSN: N1025 E12308
AREA: PHILIPPINES
SOURCE ELEV: 2435M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/25
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9 PHIVOLCS
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260226/1104Z FL170 REPORTED
OBS VA DTG: 26/1110Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND FL170 060/22KT
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 2026-02-19 at 09:07 UTC.

Key information extracted from original VAA message :

Eruption at 2026-02-19 08:39 UTC flight level 150 (4500m) extend southwest reported.
We will issue further advisory if volcanic ash is detected in satellite imagery.

Original Message :

Received FVFE01 at 09:07 UTC, 19/02/26 from RJTD
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260219/0907Z
VAAC: TOKYO
VOLCANO: KANLAON 272020
PSN: N1025 E12308
AREA: PHILIPPINES
SOURCE ELEV: 2435M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/24
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9 PHIVOLCS
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260219/0839Z FL150 EXTD SW REPORTED
OBS VA DTG: 19/0850Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND FL150 140/10KT
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=

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