Overall Green Volcanic eruption for Ambae
in Vanuatu

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 2026-03-24 at 19:39 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • No further evidence of ash.
  • Volcanic ash not identifiable on satellite imagery.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 19:39 UTC, 24/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260324/1939Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/151
INFO SOURCE: H9 SATELLITE, WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: NO FURTHER EVIDENCE OF ASH
OBS VA DTG: 24/1939Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND FL010/020 VRB05KT
FL010/020 VRB05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 25/0139Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 25/0739Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 25/1339Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE ON SATELLITE IMAGERY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-24 at 14:00 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-24 01:00 UTC continuous low level eruption.
  • Volcanic ash not identifiable on satellite imagery. Most recent observation of low level eruptive activity was webcam volcanic ash height and distribution forecast using model guidance.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 14:00 UTC, 24/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260324/1400Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/150
INFO SOURCE: H9 SATELLLITE, EC MODEL
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260324/0100Z CONTINUOUS LOW
LEVEL ERUPTION
EST VA DTG: 24/1400Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL150 S1521 E16746 - S1521 E16754 - S1609 E16731 - S1545 E16711 MOV S 10KT
E16731 - S1545 E16711 MOV S 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 24/2000Z SFC/FL150 S1521 E16755 - S1609 E16732 - S1544 E16709 - S1518 E16746
E16732 - S1544 E16709 - S1518 E16746
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 25/0200Z SFC/FL150 S1524 E16754 - S1606 E16727 - S1521 E16715 - S1519 E16748
E16727 - S1521 E16715 - S1519 E16748
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 25/0800Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE ON SATELLITE IMAGERY. MOST RECENT
OBSERVATION OF LOW LEVEL ERUPTIVE ACTIVITY WAS WEBCAM IMAGE.
VA HEIGHT AND DISTRIBUTION FCST USING MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260324/2000Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-24 at 13:56 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-24 01:00 UTC continuous low level eruption.
  • Volcanic ash not identifiable on satellite imagery. Most recent observation of low level eruptive activity was webcam volcanic ash height and distribution forecast using model guidance.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 13:56 UTC, 24/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260324/1356Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/149
INFO SOURCE: H9 SATELLLITE, EC MODEL
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260324/0100Z CONTINUOUS LOW
LEVEL ERUPTION
EST VA DTG: 24/1356Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL150 S1521 E16746 - S1521 E16754 - S1609 E16731 - S1545 E16711 MOV S 10KT
E16731 - S1545 E16711 MOV S 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 24/1956Z SFC/FL150 S1521 E16755 - S1609 E16732 - S1544 E16709 - S1518 E16746
E16732 - S1544 E16709 - S1518 E16746
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 25/0156Z SFC/FL150 S1524 E16754 - S1606 E16727 - S1521 E16715 - S1519 E16748
E16727 - S1521 E16715 - S1519 E16748
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 25/0756Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE ON SATELLITE IMAGERY. MOST RECENT
OBSERVATION OF LOW LEVEL ERUPTIVE ACTIVITY WAS WEBCAM IMAGE.
VA HEIGHT AND DISTRIBUTION FCST USING MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260324/1956Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-24 at 08:11 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-24 01:00 UTC continuous low level eruption.
  • Plume showed evidence of ash in true colour earlier, webcam showed activity at dusk. Forecast locations based on ecwmf model.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 08:11 UTC, 24/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260324/0811Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/148
INFO SOURCE: H9 SATELLLITE, WEBCAM, EC MODEL
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260324/0100Z CONTINUOUS LOW
LEVEL ERUPTION
EST VA DTG: 24/0811Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL150 S1521 E16746 - S1521 E16754 - S1602 E16756 - S1606 E16733 MOV S 10KT
E16756 - S1606 E16733 MOV S 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 24/1411Z SFC/FL150 S1521 E16755 - S1609 E16732 - S1544 E16709 - S1518 E16746
E16732 - S1544 E16709 - S1518 E16746
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 24/2011Z SFC/FL150 S1524 E16754 - S1606 E16727 - S1546 E16709 - S1519 E16748
E16727 - S1546 E16709 - S1519 E16748
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 25/0211Z SFC/FL150 S1521 E16755 - S1607 E16731 - S1519 E16714 - S1515 E16746
E16731 - S1519 E16714 - S1515 E16746
RMK: PLUME SHOWED EVIDENCE OF ASH IN TRUE COLOUR EARLIER,
WEBCAM SHOWED ACTIVITY AT DUSK. FORECAST LOCATIONS BASED ON
ECWMF MODEL.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260324/1411Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-24 at 02:23 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-24 01:00 UTC low level eruption resumed.
  • New plume appears to volcanic ash in true colour satellite imagery. Forecast locations based on ecwmf model.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 02:23 UTC, 24/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260324/0223Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/147
INFO SOURCE: H9 SATELLLITE, ECMWF MODEL
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260324/0100Z LOW LEVEL
ERUPTION RESUMED
OBS VA DTG: 24/0223Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL150 S1521 E16754 - S1601 E16755 - S1600 E16736 - S1521 E16746 MOV S 10KT
E16736 - S1521 E16746 MOV S 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 24/0823Z SFC/FL150 S1522 E16754 - S1608 E16756 - S1606 E16736 - S1522 E16746
E16756 - S1606 E16736 - S1522 E16746
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 24/1423Z SFC/FL150 S1524 E16754 - S1602 E16724 - S1542 E16709 - S1519 E16748
E16724 - S1542 E16709 - S1519 E16748
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 24/2023Z SFC/FL150 S1521 E16755 - S1608 E16738 - S1556 E16716 - S1518 E16746
E16738 - S1556 E16716 - S1518 E16746
RMK: NEW PLUME APPEARS TO CONTAIN VA IN TRUE COLOUR
SATELLITE IMAGERY. FORECAST LOCATIONS BASED ON ECWMF MODEL.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260324/0823Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-24 at 00:59 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Volcanic ash not identifiable for more than 24 hours.
  • Volcano partially obscure by meteorological cloud, steam plume visible in satellite but no ash observed.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 01:00 UTC, 24/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260324/0059Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/146
INFO SOURCE: WEBCAM, H9 SATELLLITE
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FOR MORE THAN 24 HRS
EST VA DTG: 24/0059Z
EST VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND SFC/FL050 360/10KT
SFC/FL050 360/10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 24/0659Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 24/1259Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 24/1859Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VOLCANO PARTIALLY OBSC BY MET CLOUD, STEAM PLUME
VISIBLE IN SATELLITE BUT NO ASH OBSERVED.
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-23 at 19:30 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-21 19:30 UTC volcano obscured by meteorological cloud.
  • Volcano obscure by meteorological cloud. Volcanic ash not identifiable in satellite imagery or webcam for more than 12 volcanic ash height and distribution forecast using model guidance.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 19:30 UTC, 23/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260323/1930Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/145
INFO SOURCE: ECMWF MODEL
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260321/1930Z VOLCANO
OBSCURED BY MET CLOUD
EST VA DTG: 23/1930Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1522 E16747 - S1522 E16753 - S1549 E16758 - S1549 E16739 MOV S 10KT
E16758 - S1549 E16739 MOV S 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 24/0130Z SFC/FL100 S1522 E16752 - S1549 E16759 - S1549 E16739 - S1522 E16747
E16759 - S1549 E16739 - S1522 E16747
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 24/0730Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 24/1330Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VOLCANO OBSC BY MET CLOUD. VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE IN
SATELLITE IMAGERY OR WEBCAM FOR MORE THAN 12 HOURS. VA
HEIGHT AND DISTRIBUTION FCST USING MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260324/0130Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-23 at 13:42 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-21 19:30 UTC continuous low level eruption.
  • Volcano obscure by meteorological cloud. Volcanic ash not identifiable in satellite imagery. Most recent observation of low level eruptive activity was webcam volcanic ash height and distribution forecast using model guidance.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 13:43 UTC, 23/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260323/1342Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/144
INFO SOURCE: WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260321/1930Z CONTINUOUS LOW
LEVEL ERUPTION.
EST VA DTG: 23/1342Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1522 E16747 - S1522 E16753 - S1602 E16800 - S1601 E16738 MOV S 20KT
E16800 - S1601 E16738 MOV S 20KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 23/1942Z SFC/FL100 S1522 E16752 - S1602 E16800 - S1601 E16736 - S1522 E16747
E16800 - S1601 E16736 - S1522 E16747
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 24/0142Z SFC/FL100 S1522 E16752 - S1602 E16757 - S1601 E16731 - S1522 E16746
E16757 - S1601 E16731 - S1522 E16746
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 24/0742Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VOLCANO OBSC BY MET CLOUD. VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE IN
SATELLITE IMAGERY. MOST RECENT OBSERVATION OF LOW LEVEL
ERUPTIVE ACTIVITY WAS WEBCAM IMAGE. VA HEIGHT AND
DISTRIBUTION FCST USING MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260323/1942Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-23 at 07:54 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-21 19:30 UTC continuous low level eruption.
  • Tops and forecast locations based on ecmwf model. Volcano and plume obscured by meteorological cloud in satellite and webcam. Downstream ash is likely being diluted by rain.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 07:54 UTC, 23/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260323/0754Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/143
INFO SOURCE: WEBCAM, H9 SATELLITE, MODEL
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260321/1930Z CONTINUOUS LOW
LEVEL ERUPTION.
EST VA DTG: 23/0754Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1522 E16747 - S1522 E16753 - S1602 E16800 - S1601 E16738 MOV S 20KT
E16800 - S1601 E16738 MOV S 20KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 23/1354Z SFC/FL100 S1522 E16752 - S1602 E16800 - S1601 E16736 - S1522 E16747
E16800 - S1601 E16736 - S1522 E16747
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 23/1954Z SFC/FL100 S1522 E16752 - S1602 E16757 - S1601 E16731 - S1522 E16746
E16757 - S1601 E16731 - S1522 E16746
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 24/0154Z NO VA EXP
RMK: TOPS AND FORECAST LOCATIONS BASED ON ECMWF MODEL.
VOLCANO AND PLUME OBSCURED BY MET CLOUD IN SATELLITE AND
WEBCAM. DOWNSTREAM ASH IS LIKELY BEING DILUTED BY RAIN.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260323/1354Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-23 at 02:03 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-21 19:30 UTC continuous low level eruption.
  • Tops and forecast locations based on ecmwf model. Volcano and plume mostly obscured by meteorological cloud in satellite and webcam. Ash possible in plume from webcam. Downstream ash diluted by rain after +6 hour.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 02:03 UTC, 23/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260323/0203Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/142
INFO SOURCE: WEBCAM, H9 SATELLITE, MODEL
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260321/1930Z CONTINUOUS LOW
LEVEL ERUPTION.
EST VA DTG: 23/0203Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1522 E16747 - S1522 E16753 - S1612 E16800 - S1611 E16736 MOV S 20KT
E16800 - S1611 E16736 MOV S 20KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 23/0803Z SFC/FL100 S1522 E16752 - S1605 E16800 - S1604 E16737 - S1522 E16747
E16800 - S1604 E16737 - S1522 E16747
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 23/1403Z SFC/FL100 S1522 E16752 - S1604 E16800 - S1603 E16738 - S1522 E16746
E16800 - S1603 E16738 - S1522 E16746
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 23/2003Z SFC/FL100 S1522 E16752 - S1605 E16801 - S1605 E16740 - S1522 E16747
E16801 - S1605 E16740 - S1522 E16747
RMK: TOPS AND FORECAST LOCATIONS BASED ON ECMWF MODEL.
VOLCANO AND PLUME MOSTLY OBSCURED BY MET CLOUD IN SATELLITE
AND WEBCAM. ASH POSSIBLE IN PLUME FROM WEBCAM. DOWNSTREAM
ASH DILUTED BY RAIN AFTER +6 HR.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260323/0803Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-22 at 20:54 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-21 19:30 UTC continuous low level eruption.
  • Tops and forecast locations based on model. Volcano and plume obscured from satellite by meteorological cloud. Ash identified in plume from webcam. Downstream ash diluted by rain after +6 hour.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 20:54 UTC, 22/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260322/2054Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/141
INFO SOURCE: WEBCAM, EC MODEL.
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260321/1930Z CONTINUOUS LOW
LEVEL ERUPTION.
EST VA DTG: 22/2054Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL120 S1522 E16753 - S1606 E16753 - S1603 E16733 - S1522 E16747 MOV S 20KT
E16733 - S1522 E16747 MOV S 20KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 23/0254Z SFC/FL120 S1522 E16752 - S1559 E16757 - S1558 E16738 - S1522 E16747
E16757 - S1558 E16738 - S1522 E16747
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 23/0854Z SFC/FL120 S1522 E16752 - S1559 E16759 - S1559 E16739 - S1522 E16746
E16759 - S1559 E16739 - S1522 E16746
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 23/1454Z SFC/FL120 S1522 E16752 - S1556 E16806 - S1558 E16745 - S1522 E16747
E16806 - S1558 E16745 - S1522 E16747
RMK: TOPS AND FORECAST LOCATIONS BASED ON MODEL. VOLCANO AND
PLUME OBSCURED FROM SATELLITE BY MET CLOUD. ASH IDENTIFIED
IN PLUME FROM WEBCAM. DOWNSTREAM ASH DILUTED BY RAIN AFTER
+6 HR.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260323/0254Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-22 at 15:16 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-21 19:30 UTC continuous low level eruption.
  • Tops and forecast locations based on model. Meteorological cloud prevents satellite identification of ash, plume obscured on webcam due to darkness. Downstream ash diluted by rain.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 15:17 UTC, 22/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260322/1516Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/140
INFO SOURCE: H9 SATELLITE, WEBCAM, MODEL.
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260321/1930Z CONTINUOUS LOW
LEVEL ERUPTION.
EST VA DTG: 22/1516Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1522 E16752 - S1556 E16758 - S1556 E16738 - S1522 E16747 MOV S 10KT
E16738 - S1522 E16747 MOV S 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 22/2116Z SFC/FL100 S1522 E16752 - S1556 E16758 - S1556 E16729 - S1522 E16747
E16758 - S1556 E16729 - S1522 E16747
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 23/0316Z SFC/FL100 S1522 E16752 - S1557 E16758 - S1557 E16727 - S1522 E16746
E16758 - S1557 E16727 - S1522 E16746
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 23/0916Z SFC/FL100 S1522 E16752 - S1557 E16758 - S1557 E16727 - S1522 E16746
E16758 - S1557 E16727 - S1522 E16746
RMK: TOPS AND FORECAST LOCATIONS BASED ON MODEL. MET CLOUD
PREVENTS SATELLITE IDENTIFICATION OF ASH, PLUME OBSCURED ON
WEBCAM DUE TO DARKNESS. DOWNSTREAM ASH DILUTED BY RAIN.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260322/2116Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-22 at 09:55 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-21 19:30 UTC continuous low level eruption.
  • Webcam shows likely evidence of ash, metcloud prevents identification by satellite. Downstream ash diluted by rain. Tops and forecast locations based on ec model.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 09:55 UTC, 22/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260322/0955Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/139
INFO SOURCE: H9 SATELLITE, WEBCAM, EC MODEL.
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260321/1930Z CONTINUOUS LOW
LEVEL ERUPTION.
EST VA DTG: 22/0955Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1522 E16752 - S1600 E16759 - S1601 E16738 - S1522 E16747 MOV S 20KT
E16738 - S1522 E16747 MOV S 20KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 22/1555Z SFC/FL100 S1521 E16753 - S1600 E16759 - S1601 E16737 - S1520 E16748
E16759 - S1601 E16737 - S1520 E16748
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 22/2155Z SFC/FL100 S1520 E16753 - S1600 E16759 - S1601 E16729 - S1520 E16747
E16759 - S1601 E16729 - S1520 E16747
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 23/0355Z SFC/FL100 S1520 E16753 - S1600 E16759 - S1600 E16728 - S1520 E16746
E16759 - S1600 E16728 - S1520 E16746
RMK: WEBCAM SHOWS LIKELY EVIDENCE OF ASH, METCLOUD PREVENTS
IDENTIFICATION BY SATELLITE. DOWNSTREAM ASH DILUTED BY RAIN.
TOPS AND FORECAST LOCATIONS BASED ON EC MODEL.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260322/1555Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-22 at 05:21 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-21 19:30 UTC continuous low level eruption.
  • Plume occasionally visible in webcam, unable to confirm ash presence due to partial meteorological cloud cover. Downstream ash diluted by rain. Tops and forecast locations based on ec model.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 05:21 UTC, 22/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260322/0521Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/138
INFO SOURCE: H9 SATELLITE, WEBCAM, EC MODEL.
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260321/1930Z CONTINUOUS LOW
LEVEL ERUPTION.
EST VA DTG: 22/0521Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1522 E16752 - S1600 E16759 - S1601 E16738 - S1522 E16747 MOV S 20KT
E16738 - S1522 E16747 MOV S 20KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 22/1121Z SFC/FL100 S1521 E16753 - S1551 E16757 - S1551 E16741 - S1520 E16748
E16757 - S1551 E16741 - S1520 E16748
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 22/1721Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 22/2321Z NO VA EXP
RMK: PLUME OCCASIONALLY VISIBLE IN WEBCAM, UNABLE TO CONFIRM
ASH PRESENCE DUE TO PARTIAL MET CLOUD COVER. DOWNSTREAM ASH
DILUTED BY RAIN. TOPS AND FORECAST LOCATIONS BASED ON EC
MODEL.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260322/1121Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-21 at 23:30 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-21 19:30 UTC continuous low level eruption.
  • Plume diminished in webcam, unable to confirm ash presence due to partial meteorological cloud cover. Downstream ash diluted by rain. Tops and forecast locations based on ec model.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 23:30 UTC, 21/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260321/2330Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/137
INFO SOURCE: H9 SATELLITE, WEBCAM, EC MODEL.
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260321/1930Z CONTINUOUS LOW
LEVEL ERUPTION.
EST VA DTG: 21/2330Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1522 E16752 - S1600 E16759 - S1601 E16738 - S1522 E16747 MOV S 20KT
E16738 - S1522 E16747 MOV S 20KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 22/0530Z SFC/FL100 S1521 E16753 - S1600 E16759 - S1601 E16738 - S1520 E16748
E16759 - S1601 E16738 - S1520 E16748
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 22/1130Z SFC/FL100 S1521 E16747 - S1522 E16754 - S1551 E16757 - S1551 E16741
E16754 - S1551 E16757 - S1551 E16741
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 22/1730Z NO VA EXP
RMK: PLUME DIMINISHED IN WEBCAM, UNABLE TO CONFIRM ASH
PRESENCE DUE TO PARTIAL MET CLOUD COVER. DOWNSTREAM ASH
DILUTED BY RAIN. TOPS AND FORECAST LOCATIONS BASED ON EC
MODEL.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260322/0530Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-21 at 20:24 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-21 19:30 UTC ash identified in webcam. Volcano obscured by meteorological cloud.
  • Continuous low level eruption identified in webcam. Tops and forecast locations based on ec model.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 20:25 UTC, 21/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260321/2024Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/136
INFO SOURCE: WEBCAM, ECMWF MODEL.
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260321/1930Z ASH IDENTIFIED
IN WEBCAM. VOLCANO OBSCURED BY MET CLOUD.
EST VA DTG: 21/2024Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL080 S1520 E16754 - S1602 E16805 - S1602 E16732 - S1520 E16745 MOV S 15KT
E16732 - S1520 E16745 MOV S 15KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 22/0224Z SFC/FL080 S1520 E16755 - S1639 E16754 - S1624 E16658 - S1518 E16745
E16754 - S1624 E16658 - S1518 E16745
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 22/0824Z SFC/FL080 S1518 E16755 - S1653 E16808 - S1649 E16711 - S1518 E16744
E16808 - S1649 E16711 - S1518 E16744
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 22/1424Z SFC/FL080 S1518 E16745 - S1520 E16758 - S1707 E16754 - S1647 E16646
E16758 - S1707 E16754 - S1647 E16646
RMK: CONTINUOUS LOW LEVEL ERUPTION IDENTIFIED IN WEBCAM.
TOPS AND FORECAST LOCATIONS BASED ON EC MODEL.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260322/0224Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-21 at 20:09 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-21 19:30 UTC ash identified in webcam. Volcano obscured by meteorological cloud.
  • More information to follow shortly.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 20:09 UTC, 21/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260321/2009Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/135
INFO SOURCE: WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260321/1930Z ASH IDENTIFIED
IN WEBCAM. VOLCANO OBSCURED BY MET CLOUD.
OBS VA DTG: 21/2009Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND SFC/FL150 040/15KT
SFC/FL150 040/15KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 22/0209Z NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 22/0809Z NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 22/1409Z NOT AVBL
RMK: MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW SHORTLY
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260322/0209Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-21 at 01:50 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • No reported ash in more than 18.
  • Plume has been white all day, no ash identified in gaps meteorological cloud.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 01:50 UTC, 21/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260321/0150Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/134
INFO SOURCE: H8 SAT IMAGERY
ERUPTION DETAILS: NO REPORTED ASH IN MORE THAN 18 HOURS.
OBS VA DTG: 21/0150Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND FL010/020 020/10KT
FL010/020 020/10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 21/0750Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 21/1350Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 21/1950Z NO VA EXP
RMK: PLUME HAS BEEN WHITE ALL DAY, NO ASH IDENTIFIED IN GAPS
BETWEEN MET CLOUD.
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-20 at 20:54 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Continuous low-level eruption.
  • So2 plume visible gaps in meteorological cloud, but no evidence of ash. Plume trailing away from webcam. Tops and forecast locations based on ecmwf model data.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 20:55 UTC, 20/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260320/2054Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/133
INFO SOURCE: H8 SAT IMAGERY, ECMWF MODEL
ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUOUS LOW-LEVEL ERUPTION
EST VA DTG: 20/2054Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1518 E16748 - S1520 E16755 - S1608 E16739 - S1550 E16710 MOV SW 15KT
E16739 - S1550 E16710 MOV SW 15KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 21/0254Z SFC/FL100 S1519 E16748 - S1521 E16755 - S1606 E16755 - S1603 E16731
E16755 - S1606 E16755 - S1603 E16731
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 21/0854Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 21/1454Z NO VA EXP
RMK: SO2 PLUME VISIBLE BETWEEN GAPS IN MET CLOUD, BUT NO
EVIDENCE OF ASH. PLUME TRAILING AWAY FROM WEBCAM. TOPS AND
FORECAST LOCATIONS BASED ON ECMWF MODEL DATA.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260321/0254Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-20 at 15:11 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Continuous low-level eruption.
  • Tops and forecast locations based on model data.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 15:11 UTC, 20/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260320/1511Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/132
INFO SOURCE: H8 SAT IMAGERY
ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUOUS LOW-LEVEL ERUPTION
EST VA DTG: 20/1511Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1518 E16748 - S1518 E16755 - S1549 E16741 - S1543 E16728 MOV S 10KT
E16741 - S1543 E16728 MOV S 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 20/2111Z SFC/FL100 S1519 E16748 - S1519 E16756 - S1552 E16746 - S1548 E16730
E16756 - S1552 E16746 - S1548 E16730
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 21/0311Z SFC/FL100 S1518 E16748 - S1518 E16755 - S1553 E16752 - S1549 E16736
E16755 - S1553 E16752 - S1549 E16736
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 21/0911Z NO VA EXP
RMK: TOPS AND FORECAST LOCATIONS BASED ON MODEL DATA.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260320/2111Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-20 at 09:47 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Continuous low-level volcanic ash emissions.
  • Tops and forecast locations based on model data. Volcanic ash not visible in satellite imagery due to meteorological cloud. Volcanic ash plume no longer visible in webcam imagery due to darkness.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 09:47 UTC, 20/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260320/0947Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/131
INFO SOURCE: WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUOUS LOW-LEVEL VA EMISSIONS
EST VA DTG: 20/0947Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1518 E16748 - S1518 E16755 - S1548 E16751 - S1545 E16734 MOV S 10KT
E16751 - S1545 E16734 MOV S 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 20/1547Z SFC/FL100 S1519 E16748 - S1519 E16756 - S1600 E16751 - S1559 E16733
E16756 - S1600 E16751 - S1559 E16733
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 20/2147Z SFC/FL100 S1518 E16748 - S1518 E16755 - S1600 E16755 - S1600 E16732
E16755 - S1600 E16755 - S1600 E16732
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 21/0347Z NO VA EXP
RMK: TOPS AND FORECAST LOCATIONS BASED ON MODEL DATA. VA NOT
VISIBLE IN SATELLITE IMAGERY DUE TO MET CLOUD. VA PLUME NO
LONGER VISIBLE IN WEBCAM IMAGERY DUE TO DARKNESS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260320/1547Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-20 at 04:39 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Continuous low-level volcanic ash emissions.
  • Tops and forecast locations based on ec model data. Volcanic ash not visible in satellite imagery due to meteorological cloud.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 04:39 UTC, 20/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260320/0439Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/130
INFO SOURCE: WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: CONTINUOUS LOW-LEVEL VA EMISSIONS
EST VA DTG: 20/0439Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1519 E16748 - S1519 E16755 - S1534 E16751 - S1529 E16742 MOV S 10KT
E16751 - S1529 E16742 MOV S 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 20/1039Z SFC/FL100 S1519 E16748 - S1519 E16755 - S1548 E16751 - S1545 E16734
E16755 - S1548 E16751 - S1545 E16734
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 20/1639Z SFC/FL100 S1519 E16748 - S1519 E16756 - S1600 E16751 - S1559 E16733
E16756 - S1600 E16751 - S1559 E16733
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 20/2239Z SFC/FL100 S1518 E16748 - S1518 E16755 - S1600 E16755 - S1600 E16732
E16755 - S1600 E16755 - S1600 E16732
RMK: TOPS AND FORECAST LOCATIONS BASED ON EC MODEL DATA. VA
NOT VISIBLE IN SATELLITE IMAGERY DUE TO MET CLOUD.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260320/1039Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-19 at 17:01 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 191647 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions over or near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 17:02 UTC, 19/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260319/1701Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/47
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
EST VA DTG: 19/1658Z
EST VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND FL010/020 VRB00KT
FL010/020 VRB00KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 19/2258Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 20/0458Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 20/1058Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 191647 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS OVER OR NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA
OF RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-19 at 16:47 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-19 05:00 UTC.
  • Satellite imagery clear of SO2 and no ash identified. Webcam imagery to be monitored at sunrise.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 16:47 UTC, 19/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260319/1647Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/129
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260319/0500Z
OBS VA DTG: 19/1647Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND FL010/020 VRB00KT
FL010/020 VRB00KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 19/2247Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 20/0447Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 20/1047Z NO VA EXP
RMK: SATELLITE IMAGERY CLEAR OF SO2 AND NO ASH IDENTIFIED.
WEBCAM IMAGERY TO BE MONITORED AT SUNRISE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-19 at 13:20 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 191155 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions over or near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 13:23 UTC, 19/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260319/1320Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/46
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
EST VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
EST VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 19/1920Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 20/0120Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 20/0720Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 191155 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS OVER OR NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA
OF RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260319/1920Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-19 at 11:55 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-19 05:00 UTC continous low eruption.
  • Forecast locations and tops based on ec model. Ash not visible in webcam imagery due to night time,however SO2 signal visible in satellite ash imagery.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 11:55 UTC, 19/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260319/1155Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/128
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260319/0500Z CONTINOUS LOW
ERUPTION
EST VA DTG: 19/1155Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL150 S1520 E16751 - S1518 E16755 - S1531 E16756 - S1542 E16745 - S1532 E16738 - S1524 E16742 MOV S 05KT
05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 19/1755Z SFC/FL150 S1518 E16750 - S1525 E16758 - S1601 E16738 - S1551 E16722
E16758 - S1601 E16738 - S1551 E16722
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 19/2355Z SFC/FL150 S1516 E16751 - S1527 E16757 - S1550 E16745 - S1545 E16728
E16757 - S1550 E16745 - S1545 E16728
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 20/0555Z NO VA EXP
RMK: FORECAST LOCATIONS AND TOPS BASED ON EC MODEL. ASH NOT
VISIBLE IN WEBCAM IMAGERY DUE TO NIGHT TIME,HOWEVER SO2
SIGNAL VISIBLE IN SATELLITE ASH IMAGERY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260319/1755Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-19 at 08:12 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 190619 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions over or near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 08:13 UTC, 19/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260319/0812Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/45
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 19/1412Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 19/2012Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 20/0212Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 190619 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS OVER OR NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA
OF RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260319/1412Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-19 at 06:19 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-19 05:00 UTC continuous volcanic ash emissions.
  • Tops based on infrared satellite imagery. Forecast locations based on ec model. Ash visible in webcam imagery, SO2 signal visible in satellite ash imagery.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 06:19 UTC, 19/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260319/0619Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/127
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9, WEBCAM IMAGERY
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260319/0500Z CONTINUOUS VA
EMISSIONS
OBS VA DTG: 19/0619Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL150 S1518 E16755 - S1531 E16756 - S1542 E16745 - S1532 E16738 - S1524 E16742 MOV S 05KT
E16745 - S1532 E16738 - S1524 E16742 MOV S 05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 19/1219Z SFC/FL150 S1518 E16750 - S1525 E16758 - S1606 E16730 - S1556 E16712
E16758 - S1606 E16730 - S1556 E16712
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 19/1819Z SFC/FL150 S1516 E16751 - S1544 E16758 - S1558 E16748 - S1600 E16726
E16758 - S1558 E16748 - S1600 E16726
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 20/0019Z SFC/FL150 S1517 E16749 - S1530 E16755 - S1600 E16751 - S1602 E16722
E16755 - S1600 E16751 - S1602 E16722
RMK: TOPS BASED ON IR SATELLITE IMAGERY. FORECAST LOCATIONS
BASED ON EC MODEL. ASH VISIBLE IN WEBCAM IMAGERY, SO2 SIGNAL
VISIBLE IN SATELLITE ASH IMAGERY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260319/1219Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-19 at 05:54 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-19 05:00 UTC continuous volcanic ash emissions.
  • More information to follow shortly.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 05:54 UTC, 19/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260319/0554Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/126
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9, WEBCAM IMAGERY
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260319/0500Z CONTINUOUS VA
EMISSIONS
OBS VA DTG: 19/0554Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL150 S1518 E16744 - S1518 E16759 - S1532 E16753 - S1529 E16741 MOV S 05KT
E16753 - S1529 E16741 MOV S 05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 19/1154Z NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 19/1754Z NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 19/2354Z NOT AVBL
RMK: MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW SHORTLY
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260319/1154Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-17 at 00:52 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC volcanic ash no longer detected.
  • Plume is now clear of meteorological cloud and ash no longer identifiable on satellite imagery. No local reports of ash. So2 emissions are ongoing. Will continue to monitor and issue vaa if ash detected.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 00:52 UTC, 17/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260317/0052Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/125
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9 SAT IMAGERY, WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260312/1900Z VA NO LONGER
DETECTED
OBS VA DTG: 17/0052Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND FL010/050 100/10KT
FL010/050 100/10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 17/0652Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 17/1252Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 17/1852Z NO VA EXP
RMK: PLUME IS NOW CLEAR OF MET CLOUD AND ASH NO LONGER
IDENTIFIABLE ON SAT IMAGERY. NO LOCAL REPORTS OF ASH. SO2
EMISSIONS ARE ONGOING. WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR AND ISSUE
VAA IF ASH DETECTED.
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-16 at 21:21 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC ongoing low-level eruption.
  • Volcano and plume partially obscure by meteorological cloud. Plume clearly visible on webcam. Can see SO2 clearly on rgb satellite. Height based on model guidance.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 21:21 UTC, 16/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260316/2121Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/124
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9, WEBCAM, ECMWF MODEL
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260312/1900Z ONGOING
LOW-LEVEL ERUPTION
OBS VA DTG: 16/2121Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1524 E16746 - S1516 E16749 - S1513 E16856 - S1600 E16856 MOV E 10KT
E16856 - S1600 E16856 MOV E 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 17/0321Z SFC/FL100 S1525 E16744 - S1515 E16753 - S1547 E16855 - S1624 E16825
E16753 - S1547 E16855 - S1624 E16825
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 17/0921Z SFC/FL100 S1517 E16752 - S1544 E16850 - S1622 E16817 - S1523 E16743
E16850 - S1622 E16817 - S1523 E16743
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 17/1521Z SFC/FL100 S1523 E16744 - S1517 E16753 - S1542 E16842 - S1618 E16804
E16753 - S1542 E16842 - S1618 E16804
RMK: VOLCANO AND PLUME PARTIALLY OBSC BY MET CLOUD. PLUME
CLEARLY VISIBLE ON WEBCAM. CAN SEE SO2 CLEARLY ON RGB SAT.
HEIGHT BASED ON MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260317/0321Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-16 at 17:05 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC volcano and surrounding area obscured by meteorological cloud.
  • Volcano and plume obscure by meteorological cloud. Movement and height based on model guidance.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 17:05 UTC, 16/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260316/1705Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/123
INFO SOURCE: ECMWF MODEL
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260312/1900Z VOLCANO AND
SURROUNDING AREA OBSCURED BY MET CLOUD.
EST VA DTG: 16/1705Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL080 S1524 E16746 - S1516 E16749 - S1514 E16822 - S1541 E16818 MOV E 10KT
E16822 - S1541 E16818 MOV E 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 16/2305Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 17/0505Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 17/1105Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VOLCANO AND PLUME OBSC BY MET CLOUD. MOVEMENT AND
HEIGHT BASED ON MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260316/2305Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-16 at 11:18 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC continuous eruption.
  • Volcano and plume obscure by meteorological cloud. No ash visible in plume satellite and webcam imagery. Movement and height based on model guidance.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 11:18 UTC, 16/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260316/1118Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/122
INFO SOURCE: ECMWF MODEL
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260312/1900Z CONTINUOUS
ERUPTION
EST VA DTG: 16/1118Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1518 E16753 - S1536 E16813 - S1551 E16759 - S1522 E16741 MOV SE 10KT
E16759 - S1522 E16741 MOV SE 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 16/1718Z SFC/FL100 S1522 E16746 - S1517 E16752 - S1548 E16815 - S1559 E16803
E16752 - S1548 E16815 - S1559 E16803
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 16/2318Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 17/0518Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VOLCANO AND PLUME OBSC BY MET CLOUD. NO ASH VISIBLE IN
PLUME SATELLITE AND WEBCAM IMAGERY. MOVEMENT AND HEIGHT
BASED ON MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260316/1718Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-16 at 05:45 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC continuous eruption.
  • Volcano and plume mainly obscure by meteorological cloud. No ash visible in plume satellite and webcam imagery. Movement and height based on model guidance. Aplume may extend further se under meteorological cloud.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 05:45 UTC, 16/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260316/0545Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/121
INFO SOURCE: WEBCAM AND SAT IMAGERY
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260312/1900Z CONTINUOUS
ERUPTION
EST VA DTG: 16/0545Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1520 E16744 - S1518 E16756 - S1544 E16817 - S1551 E16809 MOV SE 10KT
E16817 - S1551 E16809 MOV SE 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 16/1145Z SFC/FL100 S1521 E16748 - S1516 E16751 - S1544 E16811 - S1552 E16759
E16751 - S1544 E16811 - S1552 E16759
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 16/1745Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 16/2345Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VOLCANO AND PLUME MAINLY OBSC BY MET CLOUD. NO ASH
VISIBLE IN PLUME SATELLITE AND WEBCAM IMAGERY. MOVEMENT AND
HEIGHT BASED ON MODEL GUIDANCE. APLUME MAY EXTEND FURTHER SE
UNDER MET CLOUD.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260316/1145Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-16 at 00:45 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 160012 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 00:45 UTC, 16/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260316/0045Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/44
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 16/0645Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 16/1245Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 16/1845Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 160012 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-16 at 00:12 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC continuous eruption.
  • Volcano and plume partailly obscure by meteorological cloud. Plume intermittantly visible in webcam, ash content of plume unknown. Movement and height based on model guidance. Actual extent of ash due to meteorological cloud cover.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 00:12 UTC, 16/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260316/0012Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/120
INFO SOURCE: WEBCAM AND SAT IMAGERY
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260312/1900Z CONTINUOUS
ERUPTION
EST VA DTG: 16/0012Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1518 E16745 - S1518 E16756 - S1553 E16755 - S1551 E16736 MOV S 10KT
E16755 - S1551 E16736 MOV S 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 16/0612Z SFC/FL100 S1516 E16751 - S1544 E16811 - S1554 E16751 - S1523 E16741
E16811 - S1554 E16751 - S1523 E16741
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 16/1212Z SFC/FL100 S1516 E16749 - S1541 E16816 - S1551 E16801 - S1523 E16742
E16816 - S1551 E16801 - S1523 E16742
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 16/1812Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VOLCANO AND PLUME PARTAILLY OBSC BY MET CLOUD. PLUME
INTERMITTANTLY VISIBLE IN WEBCAM, ASH CONTENT OF PLUME
UNKNOWN. MOVEMENT AND HEIGHT BASED ON MODEL GUIDANCE. ACTUAL
EXTENT OF ASH UNKNOWN DUE TO MET CLOUD COVER.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260316/0612Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-15 at 19:14 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 151853 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 19:14 UTC, 15/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260315/1914Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/43
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 16/0114Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 16/0714Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 16/1314Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 151853 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260316/0114Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-15 at 18:53 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC continuous eruption.
  • Volcano and plume obscure by meteorological cloud. Plume visible in webcam, ash content of plume unknown. Movement and height based on model guidance. Actual extent of ash due to meteorological cloud cover.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 18:54 UTC, 15/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260315/1853Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/119
INFO SOURCE: ECMWF MODEL, WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260312/1900Z CONTINUOUS
ERUPTION
EST VA DTG: 15/1853Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1518 E16745 - S1518 E16756 - S1600 E16758 - S1557 E16736 MOV S 10KT
E16758 - S1557 E16736 MOV S 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 16/0053Z SFC/FL100 S1518 E16744 - S1518 E16757 - S1518 E16758 - S1604 E16759 - S1602 E16736
E16757 - S1518 E16758 - S1604 E16759 - S1602 E16736
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 16/0653Z SFC/FL100 S1516 E16752 - S1550 E16812 - S1600 E16751 - S1522 E16741
E16812 - S1600 E16751 - S1522 E16741
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 16/1253Z SFC/FL100 S1515 E16751 - S1541 E16818 - S1555 E16803 - S1524 E16741
E16818 - S1555 E16803 - S1524 E16741
RMK: VOLCANO AND PLUME OBSC BY MET CLOUD. PLUME VISIBLE IN
WEBCAM, ASH CONTENT OF PLUME UNKNOWN. MOVEMENT AND HEIGHT
BASED ON MODEL GUIDANCE. ACTUAL EXTENT OF ASH UNKNOWN DUE TO
MET CLOUD COVER.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260316/0053Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-15 at 13:32 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 151328 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 13:32 UTC, 15/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260315/1332Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/42
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 15/1932Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 16/0132Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 16/0732Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 151328 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260315/1932Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-15 at 13:28 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC continuous eruption.
  • Volcano and plume obscure by meteorological cloud. Lava from eruption identifiable in webcam, ash content of plume unknown. Movement and height based on model guidance. Actual extent of ash due to meteorological cloud cover.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 13:28 UTC, 15/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260315/1328Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/118
INFO SOURCE: ECMWF MODEL, WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260312/1900Z CONTINUOUS
ERUPTION
EST VA DTG: 15/1328Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1517 E16750 - S1526 E16758 - S1631 E16801 - S1622 E16720 MOV S 10KT
E16801 - S1622 E16720 MOV S 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 15/1928Z SFC/FL100 S1518 E16749 - S1518 E16757 - S1624 E16813 - S1626 E16733
E16757 - S1624 E16813 - S1626 E16733
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 16/0128Z SFC/FL100 S1518 E16744 - S1517 E16755 - S1618 E16828 - S1626 E16740
E16755 - S1618 E16828 - S1626 E16740
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 16/0728Z SFC/FL100 S1518 E16757 - S1612 E16840 - S1631 E16756 - S1518 E16743
E16840 - S1631 E16756 - S1518 E16743
RMK: VOLCANO AND PLUME OBSC BY MET CLOUD. LAVA FROM ERUPTION
IDENTIFIABLE IN WEBCAM, ASH CONTENT OF PLUME UNKNOWN.
MOVEMENT AND HEIGHT BASED ON MODEL GUIDANCE. ACTUAL EXTENT
OF ASH UNKNOWN DUE TO MET CLOUD COVER.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260315/1928Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-15 at 07:37 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 150732 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 07:37 UTC, 15/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260315/0737Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/41
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 15/1337Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 15/1937Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 16/0137Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 150732 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260315/1337Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-15 at 07:32 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC continuous eruption.
  • Volcano and plume obscure by meteorological cloud. Eruption and plume identifiable in webcam, ash content unknown. Movement and height based on model guidance. Actual extent of ash due to meteorological cloud cover.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 07:33 UTC, 15/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260315/0732Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/117
INFO SOURCE: WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260312/1900Z CONTINUOUS
ERUPTION
EST VA DTG: 15/0732Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL130 S1517 E16750 - S1526 E16758 - S1624 E16757 - S1615 E16722 MOV S 10KT
E16757 - S1615 E16722 MOV S 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 15/1332Z SFC/FL130 S1518 E16749 - S1518 E16757 - S1618 E16759 - S1619 E16734
E16757 - S1618 E16759 - S1619 E16734
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 15/1932Z SFC/FL130 S1518 E16744 - S1517 E16755 - S1615 E16821 - S1623 E16740
E16755 - S1615 E16821 - S1623 E16740
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 16/0132Z SFC/FL130 S1518 E16757 - S1612 E16828 - S1623 E16812 - S1518 E16743
E16828 - S1623 E16812 - S1518 E16743
RMK: VOLCANO AND PLUME OBSC BY MET CLOUD. ERUPTION AND PLUME
IDENTIFIABLE IN WEBCAM, ASH CONTENT UNKNOWN. MOVEMENT AND
HEIGHT BASED ON MODEL GUIDANCE. ACTUAL EXTENT OF ASH UNKNOWN
DUE TO MET CLOUD COVER.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260315/1332Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-15 at 02:00 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 150153 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 02:00 UTC, 15/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260315/0200Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/40
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 15/0800Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 15/1400Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 15/2000Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 150153 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260315/0800Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-15 at 01:53 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC low level eruption.
  • Volcano obscure by meteorological cloud in satellite imagery, eruption identifiable in webcam. Movement based on model guidance heights based on previous vaa.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 01:53 UTC, 15/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260315/0153Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/116
INFO SOURCE: H9 SAT IMAGERY, WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260312/1900Z LOW LEVEL
ERUPTION
OBS VA DTG: 15/0150Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL130 S1517 E16750 - S1526 E16758 - S1617 E16735 - S1604 E16706 MOV SW 05KT
E16735 - S1604 E16706 MOV SW 05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 15/0750Z SFC/FL130 S1518 E16749 - S1526 E16758 - S1623 E16757 - S1614 E16722
E16758 - S1623 E16757 - S1614 E16722
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 15/1350Z SFC/FL130 S1518 E16744 - S1517 E16755 - S1610 E16759 - S1612 E16735
E16755 - S1610 E16759 - S1612 E16735
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 15/1950Z SFC/FL130 S1518 E16757 - S1618 E16758 - S1617 E16734 - S1518 E16743
E16758 - S1617 E16734 - S1518 E16743
RMK: VOLCANO OBSC BY MET CLOUD IN SATELLITE IMAGERY,
ERUPTION IDENTIFIABLE IN WEBCAM. MOVEMENT BASED ON MODEL
GUIDANCE HEIGHTS BASED ON PREVIOUS VAA.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260315/0753Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-14 at 21:41 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 142045 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 21:06 UTC, 14/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260314/2141Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/39
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
EST VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
EST VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 15/0341Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 15/0941Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 15/1541Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 142045 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260315/0341Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-14 at 20:45 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC low level eruption.
  • Strong SO2 signals white plume visible in satellite imagery. Minor amounts of ash may still be present the movement and heights based on infrared satellite imagery, model guidance and sounding.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 20:46 UTC, 14/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260314/2045Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/115
INFO SOURCE: H9 SAT IMAGERY, WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260312/1900Z LOW LEVEL
ERUPTION
OBS VA DTG: 14/2043Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL130 S1524 E16756 - S1611 E16712 - S1551 E16655 - S1517 E16751 MOV SW 10KT
E16655 - S1517 E16751 MOV SW 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 15/0243Z SFC/FL130 S1518 E16749 - S1526 E16758 - S1616 E16735 - S1604 E16706
E16758 - S1616 E16735 - S1604 E16706
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 15/0843Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 15/1443Z NO VA EXP
RMK: STRONG SO2 SIGNALS WHITE PLUME VISIBLE IN SAT
IMAGERY. MINOR AMOUNTS OF ASH MAY STILL BE PRESENT WITHIN
THE PLUME. MOVEMENT AND HEIGHTS BASED ON IR SAT IMAGERY,
MODEL GUIDANCE AND SOUNDING.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260315/0245Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-14 at 15:41 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 141531 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 15:40 UTC, 14/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260314/1541Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/38
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
EST VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
EST VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 14/2141Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 15/0341Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 15/0941Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 141531 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260314/2141Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-14 at 15:31 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC low level eruption.
  • Intermittent volcanic ash emissions. Area is now free of meteorological cloud. Ash was last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station visible in satellite imagery at 05:30 UTC strong SO2 signals originating from ambae visible since then. Minor amounts of ash may still be present the.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 15:32 UTC, 14/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260314/1531Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/114
INFO SOURCE: H9 SAT IMAGERY, WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260312/1900Z LOW LEVEL
ERUPTION
OBS VA DTG: 14/1531Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1523 E16753 - S1601 E16719 - S1547 E16706 - S1530 E16730 - S1520 E16750 MOV SW 10KT
E16706 - S1530 E16730 - S1520 E16750 MOV SW 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 14/2131Z SFC/FL100 S1523 E16754 - S1606 E16724 - S1549 E16708 - S1519 E16751
E16724 - S1549 E16708 - S1519 E16751
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 15/0331Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 15/0931Z NO VA EXP
RMK: INTERMITTENT VA EMISSIONS. AREA IS NOW FREE OF MET
CLOUD. ASH WAS LAST VISIBLE IN SAT IMAGERY AT 0530Z. STRONG
SO2 SIGNALS ORIGINATING FROM AMBAE VISIBLE SINCE THEN. MINOR
AMOUNTS OF ASH MAY STILL BE PRESENT WITHIN THE PLUME.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260314/2131Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-14 at 10:44 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 141034 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 10:41 UTC, 14/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260314/1044Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/37
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 14/1644Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 14/2244Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 15/0444Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 141034 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260314/1644Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-14 at 10:34 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC low level eruption.
  • Intermittent volcanic ash emissions. Area is now free of meteorological cloud. Ash was last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station visible in satellite imagery at 05:30 UTC SO2 signals originating from ambae visible since then. Minor amounts of ash may still be present the.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 10:34 UTC, 14/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260314/1034Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/113
INFO SOURCE: H9 SAT IMAGERY, WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260312/1900Z LOW LEVEL
ERUPTION
OBS VA DTG: 14/1034Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1523 E16753 - S1555 E16723 - S1545 E16714 - S1525 E16737 - S1520 E16750 MOV SW 10KT
E16714 - S1525 E16737 - S1520 E16750 MOV SW 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 14/1634Z SFC/FL100 S1523 E16754 - S1603 E16728 - S1547 E16713 - S1519 E16751
E16728 - S1547 E16713 - S1519 E16751
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 14/2234Z SFC/FL100 S1522 E16753 - S1602 E16734 - S1558 E16721 - S1546 E16714 - S1520 E16749
E16734 - S1558 E16721 - S1546 E16714 - S1520 E16749
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 15/0434Z NO VA EXP
RMK: INTERMITTENT VA EMISSIONS. AREA IS NOW FREE OF MET
CLOUD. ASH WAS LAST VISIBLE IN SAT IMAGERY AT 0530Z. SO2
SIGNALS ORIGINATING FROM AMBAE VISIBLE SINCE THEN. MINOR
AMOUNTS OF ASH MAY STILL BE PRESENT WITHIN THE PLUME.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260314/1634Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-14 at 05:40 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 140530 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 05:40 UTC, 14/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260314/0540Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/36
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 14/1140Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 14/1740Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 14/2340Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 140530 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260314/1140Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-14 at 05:30 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC low level eruption.
  • Meteorological cloud around the volcano has become patchy, and intermittent volcanic ash emissions from the vent have been visible in satellite imagery since 03 UTC. The area downwind of ambae is still partly covered by meteorological cloud, so horizontal extent of the plume has been estimated.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 05:30 UTC, 14/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260314/0530Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/112
INFO SOURCE: H9 SAT IMAGERY, WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260312/1900Z LOW LEVEL
ERUPTION
EST VA DTG: 14/0530Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1521 E16749 - S1523 E16753 - S1553 E16739 - S1558 E16730 - S1549 E16720 MOV SW 10KT
E16739 - S1558 E16730 - S1549 E16720 MOV SW 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 14/1130Z SFC/FL100 S1521 E16748 - S1522 E16754 - S1611 E16732 - S1605 E16721 - S1554 E16715
E16754 - S1611 E16732 - S1605 E16721 - S1554 E16715
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 14/1730Z SFC/FL100 S1522 E16753 - S1605 E16739 - S1604 E16725 - S1550 E16717 - S1520 E16749
E16739 - S1604 E16725 - S1550 E16717 - S1520 E16749
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 14/2330Z SFC/FL100 S1521 E16753 - S1605 E16740 - S1604 E16726 - S1556 E16720 - S1555 E16720 - S1520 E16748
E16748
RMK: MET CLOUD AROUND THE VOLCANO HAS BECOME PATCHY, AND
INTERMITTENT VA EMISSIONS FROM THE VENT HAVE BEEN VISIBLE IN
SAT IMAGERY SINCE 03Z. THE AREA DOWNWIND OF AMBAE IS STILL
PARTLY COVERED BY MET CLOUD, SO HORIZONTAL EXTENT OF THE
PLUME HAS BEEN ESTIMATED.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260314/1130Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-14 at 00:04 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 132357 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 00:05 UTC, 14/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260314/0004Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/35
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 14/0604Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 14/1204Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 14/1804Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 132357 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260314/0604Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-13 at 23:57 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC low level eruption.
  • Ash plume observed in webcam 13/2115z. Vent and plume obscure in meteorological cloud. Horizontal extent of plume estimated based on model data and past plume obs= vertical extent of plume estimated from model sounding. North east winds persist aloft.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 23:57 UTC, 13/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260313/2357Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/111
INFO SOURCE: WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260312/1900Z LOW LEVEL
ERUPTION
EST VA DTG: 13/2357Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1525 E16752 - S1555 E16715 - S1543 E16711 - S1520 E16750 MOV SW 10KT
E16711 - S1520 E16750 MOV SW 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 14/0557Z SFC/FL100 S1521 E16749 - S1524 E16753 - S1559 E16717 - S1553 E16708
E16753 - S1559 E16717 - S1553 E16708
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 14/1157Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 14/1757Z NO VA EXP
RMK: ASH PLUME OBSERVED IN WEBCAM 13/2115Z. VENT AND PLUME
OBSC IN MET CLOUD. HORIZONTAL EXTENT OF PLUME ESTIMATED
BASED ON MODEL DATA AND PAST PLUME OBS= VERTICAL EXTENT OF
PLUME ESTIMATED FROM MODEL SOUNDING. NE WINDS PERSIST ALOFT.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260314/0557Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-13 at 19:49 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 131842 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 19:09 UTC, 13/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260313/1949Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/34
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 14/0149Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 14/0749Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 14/1349Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 131842 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260314/0149Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-13 at 18:42 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC low level eruption.
  • Ash plume observed in webcam at 13/1830z. Vent and plume obscure in meteorological cloud. Horizontal extent of plume estimated based on model data and past plume obs= vertical extent of plume estimated from model sounding. North east winds persist aloft.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 18:43 UTC, 13/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260313/1842Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/110
INFO SOURCE: WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260312/1900Z LOW LEVEL
ERUPTION
EST VA DTG: 13/1842Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1525 E16753 - S1552 E16713 - S1535 E16709 - S1519 E16750 MOV SW 10KT
E16709 - S1519 E16750 MOV SW 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 14/0042Z SFC/FL100 S1525 E16752 - S1555 E16715 - S1536 E16709 - S1520 E16750
E16715 - S1536 E16709 - S1520 E16750
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 14/0642Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 14/1242Z NO VA EXP
RMK: ASH PLUME OBSERVED IN WEBCAM AT 13/1830Z. VENT AND
PLUME OBSC IN MET CLOUD. HORIZONTAL EXTENT OF PLUME
ESTIMATED BASED ON MODEL DATA AND PAST PLUME OBS= VERTICAL
EXTENT OF PLUME ESTIMATED FROM MODEL SOUNDING. NE WINDS
PERSIST ALOFT.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260314/0042Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-13 at 13:50 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 131339 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 13:50 UTC, 13/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260313/1350Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/33
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 13/1950Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 14/0150Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 14/0750Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 131339 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260313/1950Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-13 at 13:39 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC low level eruption.
  • Ash plume observed in webcam at 07 UTC. Vent and plume obscure in meteorological cloud. Horizontal extent of plume estimated based on model data and past plume obs= vertical extent of plume estimated from webcam and model sounding. North east winds persist aloft.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 13:40 UTC, 13/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260313/1339Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/109
INFO SOURCE: WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260312/1900Z LOW LEVEL
ERUPTION
EST VA DTG: 13/1339Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1519 E16751 - S1526 E16753 - S1552 E16712 - S1531 E16709 MOV W 10KT
E16712 - S1531 E16709 MOV W 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 13/1939Z SFC/FL100 S1525 E16753 - S1552 E16713 - S1535 E16709 - S1519 E16750
E16713 - S1535 E16709 - S1519 E16750
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 14/0139Z SFC/FL100 S1525 E16752 - S1555 E16715 - S1536 E16709 - S1520 E16750
E16715 - S1536 E16709 - S1520 E16750
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 14/0739Z NO VA EXP
RMK: ASH PLUME OBSERVED IN WEBCAM AT 07Z. VENT AND PLUME
OBSC IN MET CLOUD. HORIZONTAL EXTENT OF PLUME ESTIMATED
BASED ON MODEL DATA AND PAST PLUME OBS= VERTICAL EXTENT OF
PLUME ESTIMATED FROM WEBCAM AND MODEL SOUNDING. NE WINDS
PERSIST ALOFT.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260313/1939Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-13 at 08:48 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 130811 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 08:53 UTC, 13/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260313/0848Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/32
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 13/1448Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 13/2048Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 14/0248Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 130811 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260313/1448Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-13 at 08:11 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC continuous low level eruption.
  • Continuous eruption. Ash plume observed in webcam. Vent and plume obscure in meteorological cloud. Horizontal extent of plume estimated based on model data and past plume obs= vertical extent of plume estimated from webcam and model sounding. North east winds persist aloft.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 08:12 UTC, 13/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260313/0811Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/108
INFO SOURCE: WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260312/1900Z CONTINUOUS LOW
LEVEL ERUPTION
EST VA DTG: 13/0811Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1519 E16751 - S1526 E16753 - S1543 E16711 - S1531 E16709 MOV W 10KT
E16711 - S1531 E16709 MOV W 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 13/1411Z SFC/FL100 S1525 E16753 - S1549 E16712 - S1531 E16709 - S1519 E16750
E16712 - S1531 E16709 - S1519 E16750
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 13/2011Z SFC/FL100 S1525 E16752 - S1552 E16712 - S1535 E16710 - S1520 E16750
E16712 - S1535 E16710 - S1520 E16750
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 14/0211Z SFC/FL100 S1520 E16750 - S1526 E16753 - S1555 E16715 - S1535 E16710
E16753 - S1555 E16715 - S1535 E16710
RMK: CONTINUOUS ERUPTION. ASH PLUME OBSERVED IN WEBCAM. VENT
AND PLUME OBSC IN MET CLOUD. HORIZONTAL EXTENT OF PLUME
ESTIMATED BASED ON MODEL DATA AND PAST PLUME OBS= VERTICAL
EXTENT OF PLUME ESTIMATED FROM WEBCAM AND MODEL SOUNDING. NE
WINDS PERSIST ALOFT.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260313/1411Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-13 at 02:48 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 130239 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 02:48 UTC, 13/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260313/0248Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/31
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 13/0848Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 13/1448Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 13/2048Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 130239 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260313/0848Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-13 at 02:39 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC low level eruption.
  • Continuous eruption. Ash observed in visible satellite imagery at 00:40 UTC vent and plume obscure in meteorological cloud from 01 UTC. Forecast locations from ec model and height estimated from model sounding. Webcam image still shows ashy plume, extent of plume unknown.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 02:39 UTC, 13/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260313/0239Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/107
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260312/1900Z LOW LEVEL
ERUPTION
OBS VA DTG: 13/0239Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1522 E16753 - S1526 E16753 - S1534 E16709 - S1519 E16710 MOV W 10KT
E16709 - S1519 E16710 MOV W 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 13/0839Z SFC/FL100 S1525 E16753 - S1540 E16716 - S1527 E16710 - S1519 E16750
E16716 - S1527 E16710 - S1519 E16750
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 13/1439Z SFC/FL100 S1522 E16753 - S1550 E16721 - S1536 E16714 - S1520 E16749
E16721 - S1536 E16714 - S1520 E16749
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 13/2039Z NO VA EXP
RMK: CONTINUOUS ERUPTION. ASH OBSERVED IN VISIBLE SATELLITE
IMAGERY AT 0040Z. VENT AND PLUME OBSC IN MET CLOUD FM 01Z.
FORECAST LOCATIONS FROM EC MODEL AND HEIGHT ESTIMATED FROM
MODEL SOUNDING. WEBCAM IMAGE STILL SHOWS ASHY PLUME, EXTENT
OF PLUME UNKNOWN.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260313/0839Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-12 at 21:30 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 122119 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 21:22 UTC, 12/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260312/2130Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/30
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 13/0330Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 13/0930Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 13/1530Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 122119 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260313/0330Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-12 at 21:19 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC low level eruption.
  • Continuous eruption. Ash observed in visible satellite imagery. Forecast locations from ec model and height estimated from tephi model sounding.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 21:19 UTC, 12/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260312/2119Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/106
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260312/1900Z LOW LEVEL
ERUPTION
OBS VA DTG: 12/2119Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1522 E16753 - S1526 E16753 - S1524 E16717 - S1511 E16716 MOV W 10KT
E16717 - S1511 E16716 MOV W 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 13/0319Z SFC/FL100 S1525 E16753 - S1540 E16716 - S1527 E16710 - S1519 E16750
E16716 - S1527 E16710 - S1519 E16750
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 13/0919Z SFC/FL100 S1522 E16753 - S1551 E16726 - S1541 E16717 - S1520 E16749
E16726 - S1541 E16717 - S1520 E16749
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 13/1519Z SFC/FL100 S1520 E16749 - S1522 E16755 - S1557 E16735 - S1548 E16725
E16755 - S1557 E16735 - S1548 E16725
RMK: CONTINUOUS ERUPTION. ASH OBSERVED IN VISIBLE SATELLITE
IMAGERY. FORECAST LOCATIONS FROM EC MODEL AND HEIGHT
ESTIMATED FROM TEPHI MODEL SOUNDING.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260313/0319Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-12 at 20:50 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-12 19:00 UTC low level eruption.
  • More information to follow shortly.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 20:50 UTC, 12/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260312/2050Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/105
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260312/1900Z LOW LEVEL
ERUPTION
OBS VA DTG: 12/2050Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1522 E16753 - S1526 E16753 - S1524 E16717 - S1507 E16717 MOV NW 10KT
E16717 - S1507 E16717 MOV NW 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 13/0250Z NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 13/0850Z NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 13/1450Z NOT AVBL
RMK: MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW SHORTLY
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260313/0250Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-12 at 16:49 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 121645 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 16:49 UTC, 12/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260312/1649Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/29
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 12/2249Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 13/0449Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 13/1049Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 121645 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-12 at 16:45 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-09 21:20 UTC eruption has ceased. No new volcanic ash emissions for 12+hours.
  • Previous drifting volcanic ash has dissipated.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 16:45 UTC, 12/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260312/1645Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/104
INFO SOURCE: H9 SATELLITE IMAGERY
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260309/2120Z ERUPTION HAS
CEASED. NO NEW VA EMISSIONS FOR 12+HOURS.
OBS VA DTG: 12/1645Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND FL015/015 270/10KT
FL015/015 270/10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 12/2245Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 13/0445Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 13/1045Z NO VA EXP
RMK: PREVIOUS DRIFTING VA HAS DISSIPATED.
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-12 at 11:01 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 121047 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 11:01 UTC, 12/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260312/1101Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/28
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 12/1701Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 12/2301Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 13/0501Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 121047 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260312/1701Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-12 at 10:47 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-09 21:20 UTC intermittent volcanic ash and SO2 emissions.
  • Volcanic ash discernible on satellite imagery from prior emissions. Volcanic ash emissions likely to resume based on current activity.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 10:47 UTC, 12/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260312/1047Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/103
INFO SOURCE: H9 SATELLITE IMAGERY, WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260309/2120Z INTERMITTENT VA
AND SO2 EMISSIONS
OBS VA DTG: 12/1047Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL120 S1543 E16709 - S1632 E16736 - S1634 E16629 - S1528 E16546 MOV W 10KT
E16629 - S1528 E16546 MOV W 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 12/1647Z SFC/FL120 S1530 E16752 - S1531 E16601 - S1430 E16610 - S1517 E16756 SFC/FL120 S1538 E16631 - S1631 E16638 - S1624 E16543 - S1528 E16534
- S1631 E16638 - S1624 E16543 - S1528 E16534
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 12/2247Z SFC/FL120 S1530 E16752 - S1527 E16509 - S1434 E16518 - S1516 E16756
E16509 - S1434 E16518 - S1516 E16756
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 13/0447Z SFC/FL120 S1517 E16758 - S1536 E16753 - S1534 E16439 - S1433 E16443
E16753 - S1534 E16439 - S1433 E16443
RMK: VA DISCERNIBLE ON SATELLITE IMAGERY FROM PRIOR
EMISSIONS. VA EMISSIONS LIKELY TO RESUME BASED ON CURRENT
ACTIVITY
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260312/1647Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-12 at 05:11 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 120501 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 05:09 UTC, 12/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260312/0511Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/27
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 12/1111Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 12/1711Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 12/2311Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 120501 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260312/1111Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-12 at 05:01 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-09 21:20 UTC continuous eruption.
  • Volcanic ash clearly discernible in visible satellite imagery. Ash near vent obscure in meteorological cloud. Estimated height based on infrared satellite imagery and model data. Forecasted movement based on model.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 05:01 UTC, 12/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260312/0501Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/102
INFO SOURCE: H9 SATELLITE IMAGERY, WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260309/2120Z CONTINUOUS
ERUPTION
OBS VA DTG: 12/0501Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL120 S1519 E16757 - S1558 E16739 - S1644 E16732 - S1654 E16641 - S1553 E16636 - S1519 E16735 MOV SW 05KT
05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 12/1101Z SFC/FL120 S1524 E16756 - S1645 E16732 - S1655 E16641 - S1543 E16558 - S1510 E16750
E16732 - S1655 E16641 - S1543 E16558 - S1510 E16750
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 12/1701Z SFC/FL120 S1524 E16756 - S1656 E16640 - S1620 E16528 - S1524 E16537 - S1506 E16742
E16640 - S1620 E16528 - S1524 E16537 - S1506 E16742
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 12/2301Z SFC/FL120 S1521 E16756 - S1641 E16609 - S1620 E16528 - S1458 E16538
E16609 - S1620 E16528 - S1458 E16538
RMK: VA CLEARLY DISCERNIBLE IN VISIBLE SATELLITE IMAGERY.
ASH NEAR VENT OBSC IN MET CLOUD. ESTIMATED HEIGHT BASED ON
INFRARED SAT IMAGERY AND MODEL DATA. FORECASTED MOVEMENT
BASED ON MODEL WINDS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260312/1101Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-11 at 23:22 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 112312 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 23:21 UTC, 11/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260311/2322Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/26
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 12/0522Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 12/1122Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 12/1722Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 112312 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260312/0522Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-11 at 23:12 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-09 21:20 UTC continuous eruption.
  • Volcanic ash clearly discernible in satellite imagery. Estimated height based on infrared satellite imagery and model data. Forecasted movement based on model.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 23:12 UTC, 11/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260311/2312Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/101
INFO SOURCE: H9 SATELLITE IMAGERY, WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260309/2120Z CONTINUOUS
ERUPTION
OBS VA DTG: 11/2312Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL120 S1519 E16755 - S1558 E16739 - S1637 E16709 - S1553 E16636 - S1519 E16735 MOV SW 05KT
E16709 - S1553 E16636 - S1519 E16735 MOV SW 05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 12/0512Z SFC/FL120 S1524 E16756 - S1704 E16657 - S1600 E16611 - S1521 E16659 - S1510 E16750
E16657 - S1600 E16611 - S1521 E16659 - S1510 E16750
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 12/1112Z SFC/FL120 S1524 E16756 - S1553 E16731 - S1557 E16624 - S1516 E16621 - S1503 E16710 - S1506 E16742
E16742
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 12/1712Z SFC/FL120 S1521 E16756 - S1537 E16735 - S1538 E16619 - S1509 E16620 - S1442 E16641
E16735 - S1538 E16619 - S1509 E16620 - S1442 E16641
RMK: VA CLEARLY DISCERNIBLE IN SATELLITE IMAGERY. ESTIMATED
HEIGHT BASED ON INFRARED SAT IMAGERY AND MODEL DATA.
FORECASTED MOVEMENT BASED ON MODEL WINDS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260312/0512Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-11 at 18:10 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 111753 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 18:09 UTC, 11/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260311/1810Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/25
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
EST VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
EST VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 12/0010Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 12/0610Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 12/1210Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 111753 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260312/0010Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-11 at 17:53 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-09 21:20 UTC continuous low-level eruption.
  • Volcanic ash emissions have increased overnight and are still clearly discernible on satellite imagery. Estimated height based on infrared imagery.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 17:53 UTC, 11/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260311/1753Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/100
INFO SOURCE: H9 SATELLITE IMAGERY
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260309/2120Z CONTINUOUS
LOW-LEVEL ERUPTION
OBS VA DTG: 11/1753Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1520 E16753 - S1544 E16743 - S1611 E16722 - S1552 E16707 - S1529 E16729 MOV SW 05KT
E16722 - S1552 E16707 - S1529 E16729 MOV SW 05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 11/2353Z SFC/FL100 S1525 E16758 - S1606 E16706 - S1535 E16635 - S1509 E16720 - S1515 E16749
E16706 - S1535 E16635 - S1509 E16720 - S1515 E16749
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 12/0553Z SFC/FL100 S1527 E16756 - S1546 E16711 - S1525 E16639 - S1454 E16710 - S1456 E16747
E16711 - S1525 E16639 - S1454 E16710 - S1456 E16747
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 12/1153Z SFC/FL100 S1524 E16755 - S1537 E16735 - S1513 E16622 - S1430 E16651 - S1429 E16722
E16735 - S1513 E16622 - S1430 E16651 - S1429 E16722
RMK: VA EMISSIONS HAVE INCREASED OVERNIGHT AND ARE STILL
CLEARLY DISCERNIBLE ON SATELLITE IMAGERY. ESTIMATED HEIGHT
BASED ON INFRARED IMAGERY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260311/2353Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-11 at 13:27 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 111308 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 13:20 UTC, 11/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260311/1327Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/24
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
EST VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
EST VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 11/1927Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 12/0127Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 12/0727Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 111308 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260311/1927Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-11 at 13:08 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-09 21:20 UTC near-continuous low-level eruption.
  • Volcanic ash still clearly discernible on satellite imagery, as well as SO2 emissions. Estimated height based on infrared imagery.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 13:08 UTC, 11/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260311/1308Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/99
INFO SOURCE: H9 SATELLITE IMAGERY
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260309/2120Z NEAR-CONTINUOUS
LOW-LEVEL ERUPTION
OBS VA DTG: 11/1308Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1519 E16751 - S1526 E16754 - S1546 E16729 - S1543 E16706 - S1441 E16645 - S1515 E16728 MOV SW 05KT
05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 11/1908Z SFC/FL100 S1525 E16756 - S1556 E16719 - S1530 E16654 - S1514 E16708 - S1517 E16754
E16719 - S1530 E16654 - S1514 E16708 - S1517 E16754
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 12/0108Z SFC/FL100 S1525 E16755 - S1601 E16701 - S1535 E16635 - S1509 E16720 - S1518 E16754
E16701 - S1535 E16635 - S1509 E16720 - S1518 E16754
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 12/0708Z SFC/FL100 S1524 E16755 - S1543 E16715 - S1526 E16659 - S1458 E16717 - S1504 E16746
E16715 - S1526 E16659 - S1458 E16717 - S1504 E16746
RMK: VA STILL CLEARLY DISCERNIBLE ON SATELLITE IMAGERY, AS
WELL AS SO2 EMISSIONS. ESTIMATED HEIGHT BASED ON INFRARED
IMAGERY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260311/1908Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-11 at 07:27 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 110717 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 07:26 UTC, 11/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260311/0727Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/23
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
EST VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
EST VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 11/1327Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 11/1927Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 12/0127Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 110717 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260311/1327Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-11 at 07:17 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-09 21:20 UTC continuous low-level eruption.
  • Ongoing low-level eruption. Satellite imagery still shows more concentrated volcanic ash to the west of the volcano, with very weak ash signals north of 15s. Estimated height based on webcam images and model guidance. Forecast movement based on model.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 07:18 UTC, 11/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260311/0717Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/98
INFO SOURCE: H9 SATELLITE IMAGERY
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260309/2120Z CONTINUOUS
LOW-LEVEL ERUPTION
OBS VA DTG: 11/0717Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL150 S1528 E16800 - S1543 E16712 - S1500 E16700 - S1441 E16611 - S1414 E16613 - S1422 E16658 MOV W 05KT
05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 11/1317Z SFC/FL150 S1525 E16756 - S1602 E16722 - S1543 E16651 - S1503 E16656 - S1517 E16754
E16722 - S1543 E16651 - S1503 E16656 - S1517 E16754
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 11/1917Z SFC/FL150 S1525 E16755 - S1614 E16732 - S1600 E16632 - S1520 E16638 - S1518 E16754
E16732 - S1600 E16632 - S1520 E16638 - S1518 E16754
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 12/0117Z SFC/FL150 S1524 E16755 - S1628 E16712 - S1606 E16628 - S1520 E16638 - S1518 E16752
E16712 - S1606 E16628 - S1520 E16638 - S1518 E16752
RMK: ONGOING LOW-LEVEL ERUPTION. SAT IMAGERY STILL SHOWS
MORE CONCENTRATED VA TO THE WEST OF THE VOLCANO, WITH VERY
WEAK ASH SIGNALS NORTH OF 15S. ESTIMATED HEIGHT BASED ON
WEBCAM IMAGES AND MODEL GUIDANCE. FORECAST MOVEMENT BASED ON
MODEL WINDS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260311/1317Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-11 at 01:50 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 110140 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 01:51 UTC, 11/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260311/0150Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/22
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
EST VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
EST VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 11/0750Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 11/1350Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 11/1950Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 110140 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260311/0750Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-11 at 01:40 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-09 21:20 UTC continuous low-level eruption.
  • Ongoing low-level eruption. Satellite imagery currently shows more concentrated volcanic ash to the west of the volcano, with very weak ash signals north of 15s. Estimated height based on webcam images and model guidance. Forecast movement based on model.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 01:40 UTC, 11/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260311/0140Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/97
INFO SOURCE: H9 SATELLITE IMAGERY
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260309/2120Z CONTINUOUS
LOW-LEVEL ERUPTION
OBS VA DTG: 11/0140Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1523 E16755 - S1538 E16730 - S1509 E16646 - S1434 E16627 - S1415 E16648 MOV W 05KT
E16646 - S1434 E16627 - S1415 E16648 MOV W 05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 11/0740Z SFC/FL100 S1525 E16756 - S1552 E16730 - S1535 E16657 - S1500 E16717 - S1517 E16754
E16730 - S1535 E16657 - S1500 E16717 - S1517 E16754
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 11/1340Z SFC/FL100 S1525 E16755 - S1602 E16722 - S1548 E16654 - S1512 E16705 - S1518 E16754
E16722 - S1548 E16654 - S1512 E16705 - S1518 E16754
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 11/1940Z SFC/FL100 S1524 E16755 - S1612 E16717 - S1555 E16637 - S1519 E16704 - S1518 E16752
E16717 - S1555 E16637 - S1519 E16704 - S1518 E16752
RMK: ONGOING LOW-LEVEL ERUPTION. SAT IMAGERY CURRENTLY SHOWS
MORE CONCENTRATED VA TO THE WEST OF THE VOLCANO, WITH VERY
WEAK ASH SIGNALS NORTH OF 15S. ESTIMATED HEIGHT BASED ON
WEBCAM IMAGES AND MODEL GUIDANCE. FORECAST MOVEMENT BASED ON
MODEL WINDS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260311/0740Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-10 at 20:43 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 102025 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU04 at 20:43 UTC, 10/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260310/2043Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/21
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 11/0243Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 11/0843Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 11/1443Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 102025 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260311/0235Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-10 at 20:25 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-09 21:20 UTC continuous low-level eruption.
  • Ongoing low-level eruption. Ash clearly visible on satellite imagery. Estimated height based on webcam images and model guidance. Forecast movement based on model.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 20:25 UTC, 10/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260310/2025Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/96
INFO SOURCE: H9 SATELLITE IMAGERY
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260309/2120Z CONTINUOUS
LOW-LEVEL ERUPTION
OBS VA DTG: 10/2025Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1524 E16754 - S1527 E16749 - S1523 E16736 - S1455 E16712 - S1426 E16659 - S1426 E16738 MOV NW 05KT
05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 11/0225Z SFC/FL100 S1527 E16750 - S1527 E16723 - S1423 E16640 - S1411 E16709 - S1524 E16755
E16723 - S1423 E16640 - S1411 E16709 - S1524 E16755
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 11/0825Z SFC/FL100 S1521 E16754 - S1530 E16754 - S1543 E16724 - S1441 E16644 - S1427 E16707
E16754 - S1543 E16724 - S1441 E16644 - S1427 E16707
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 11/1425Z SFC/FL100 S1521 E16754 - S1527 E16752 - S1542 E16720 - S1458 E16646 - S1442 E16706
E16752 - S1542 E16720 - S1458 E16646 - S1442 E16706
RMK: ONGOING LOW-LEVEL ERUPTION. ASH CLEARLY VISIBLE ON SAT
IMAGERY. ESTIMATED HEIGHT BASED ON WEBCAM IMAGES AND MODEL
GUIDANCE. FORECAST MOVEMENT BASED ON MODEL WINDS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260311/0225Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-10 at 16:52 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-09 21:20 UTC minor low-level eruption.
  • Ongoing low-level eruption. Ash visible on satellite imagery. Heights and movement based on.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 16:52 UTC, 10/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260310/1652Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/95
INFO SOURCE: H9 SATELLITE IMAGERY
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260309/2120Z MINOR LOW-LEVEL
ERUPTION
OBS VA DTG: 10/1652Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1535 E16751 - S1522 E16732 - S1502 E16749 - S1517 E16807 MOV N 05KT
E16749 - S1517 E16807 MOV N 05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 10/2252Z SFC/FL100 S1533 E16752 - S1523 E16731 - S1501 E16742 - S1512 E16804
E16731 - S1501 E16742 - S1512 E16804
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 11/0452Z SFC/FL100 S1523 E16805 - S1547 E16749 - S1525 E16725 - S1503 E16742
E16749 - S1525 E16725 - S1503 E16742
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 11/1052Z SFC/FL100 S1524 E16759 - S1547 E16740 - S1526 E16719 - S1508 E16739
E16740 - S1526 E16719 - S1508 E16739
RMK: ONGOING LOW-LEVEL ERUPTION. ASH VISIBLE ON SAT IMAGERY.
HEIGHTS AND MOVEMENT BASED ON MODELS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260310/2252Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-10 at 12:21 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-09 21:20 UTC minor low-level eruption.
  • Ongoing low-level eruption. Ash visible on satellite imagery. Heights and movement based on.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 12:21 UTC, 10/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260310/1221Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/94
INFO SOURCE: H9 SATELLITE IMAGERY
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260309/2120Z MINOR LOW-LEVEL
ERUPTION
OBS VA DTG: 10/1221Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1508 E16749 - S1520 E16807 - S1540 E16750 - S1527 E16728 MOV N 05KT
E16750 - S1527 E16728 MOV N 05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 10/1821Z SFC/FL100 S1537 E16750 - S1523 E16731 - S1505 E16750 - S1518 E16808
E16731 - S1505 E16750 - S1518 E16808
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 11/0021Z SFC/FL100 S1520 E16805 - S1540 E16746 - S1525 E16725 - S1507 E16745
E16746 - S1525 E16725 - S1507 E16745
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 11/0621Z SFC/FL100 S1514 E16746 - S1527 E16803 - S1544 E16750 - S1529 E16729
E16803 - S1544 E16750 - S1529 E16729
RMK: ONGOING LOW-LEVEL ERUPTION. ASH VISIBLE ON SAT IMAGERY.
HEIGHTS AND MOVEMENT BASED ON MODELS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260310/1821Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-10 at 07:09 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-09 21:20 UTC minor low-level eruption has resumed.
  • Minor volcanic ash emissions have resumed and relatively diffuse, clearly discernible in satellite imagery. Forecast updated to account for additional eastward drift.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 07:09 UTC, 10/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260310/0709Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/93
INFO SOURCE: H9 SATELLITE IMAGERY
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260309/2120Z MINOR LOW-LEVEL
ERUPTION HAS RESUMED
OBS VA DTG: 10/0709Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1519 E16751 - S1522 E16812 - S1538 E16806 - S1545 E16747 - S1530 E16726 MOV E 05KT
E16806 - S1545 E16747 - S1530 E16726 MOV E 05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 10/1309Z SFC/FL100 S1520 E16749 - S1520 E16821 - S1544 E16821 - S1542 E16740
E16821 - S1544 E16821 - S1542 E16740
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 10/1909Z SFC/FL100 S1520 E16803 - S1527 E16825 - S1553 E16809 - S1546 E16746
E16825 - S1553 E16809 - S1546 E16746
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 11/0109Z NO VA EXP
RMK: MINOR VA EMISSIONS HAVE RESUMED AND REMAIN RELATIVELY
DIFFUSE, CLEARLY DISCERNIBLE IN SATELLITE IMAGERY. FORECAST
UPDATED TO ACCOUNT FOR ADDITIONAL EASTWARD DRIFT.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260310/1309Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-10 at 04:49 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-09 21:20 UTC eruption appears to have ceased.
  • Diffuse prior volcanic ash emissions in the vicinity in a light wind environment.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 04:49 UTC, 10/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260310/0449Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/92
INFO SOURCE: H9 SATELLITE IMAGERY, WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260309/2120Z ERUPTION
APPEARS TO HAVE CEASED
OBS VA DTG: 10/0449Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1522 E16751 - S1537 E16756 - S1538 E16733 - S1526 E16729 - S1518 E16734 MOV SE 05KT
E16733 - S1526 E16729 - S1518 E16734 MOV SE 05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 10/1049Z SFC/FL100 S1521 E16750 - S1534 E16805 - S1544 E16751 - S1538 E16735
E16805 - S1544 E16751 - S1538 E16735
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 10/1649Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 10/2249Z NO VA EXP
RMK: DIFFUSE PRIOR VA EMISSIONS REMAIN IN THE VICINITY IN A
LIGHT WIND ENVIRONMENT.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260310/1049Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-09 at 22:51 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-09 21:20 UTC low level eruption.
  • Low level eruption. Forecast and tops based on ec model.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 22:51 UTC, 09/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260309/2251Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/91
INFO SOURCE: H9 SATELLITE IMAGERY
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260309/2120Z LOW LEVEL
ERUPTION
OBS VA DTG: 09/2251Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1516 E16747 - S1521 E16759 - S1531 E16753 - S1529 E16744 MOV SE 05KT
E16753 - S1529 E16744 MOV SE 05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 10/0451Z SFC/FL100 S1518 E16747 - S1522 E16803 - S1536 E16755 - S1530 E16743
E16803 - S1536 E16755 - S1530 E16743
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 10/1051Z SFC/FL100 S1517 E16746 - S1521 E16807 - S1539 E16757 - S1533 E16741
E16807 - S1539 E16757 - S1533 E16741
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 10/1651Z SFC/FL100 S1513 E16745 - S1518 E16809 - S1543 E16758 - S1536 E16736
E16809 - S1543 E16758 - S1536 E16736
RMK: LOW LEVEL ERUPTION. FORECAST AND TOPS BASED ON EC MODEL
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260310/0451Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-09 at 22:28 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-09 21:20 UTC low level eruption.
  • More information to follow shortly.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 22:28 UTC, 09/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260309/2228Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/90
INFO SOURCE: H9 SATELLITE IMAGERY
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260309/2120Z LOW LEVEL
ERUPTION
OBS VA DTG: 09/2228Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL080 S1516 E16749 - S1521 E16759 - S1531 E16753 - S1529 E16744 MOV SE 05KT
E16753 - S1529 E16744 MOV SE 05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 10/0428Z NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 10/1028Z NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 10/1628Z NOT AVBL
RMK: MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW SHORTLY
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260310/0428Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-08 at 05:46 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 080531 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility. Eruption has finished, ash has dispersed. No further advisories.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 05:46 UTC, 08/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260308/0546Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/20
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: 08/0531Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND SFC/FL100 VRB05KT
SFC/FL100 VRB05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 08/1131Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 08/1731Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 08/2331Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 080531 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY. ERUPTION HAS FINISHED, ASH HAS DISPERSED. NO
FURTHER ADVISORIES.
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-08 at 05:31 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 02:30 UTC eruption has finished, ash has dispersed.
  • Volcanic ash no longer indentifiable in satelitte imagery.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 05:31 UTC, 08/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260308/0531Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/89
INFO SOURCE: H9 SATELLITE IMAGERY, WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260304/0230Z ERUPTION HAS
FINISHED, ASH HAS DISPERSED
OBS VA DTG: 08/0531Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND SFC/FL010 VRB05KT
SFC/FL010 VRB05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 08/1131Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 08/1731Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 08/2331Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VA NO LONGER INDENTIFIABLE IN SATELITTE IMAGERY
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-08 at 00:59 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 080028 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 00:58 UTC, 08/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260308/0059Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/19
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 08/0659Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 08/1259Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 08/1859Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 080028 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260308/0659Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-08 at 00:28 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 02:30 UTC volcanic ash emissions detached from volcanic.
  • The ash plume has now detached from the volcanic eruption rates have eased. Height based on model data.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 00:28 UTC, 08/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260308/0028Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/88
INFO SOURCE: H9 SATELLITE IMAGERY, WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260304/0230Z VA EMISSIONS
DETACHED FROM VOLCANIC SOURCE.
OBS VA DTG: 08/0028Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL150 S1501 E16737 - S1543 E16724 - S1540 E16627 - S1409 E16258 - S1334 E16544 MOV W 10KT
E16627 - S1409 E16258 - S1334 E16544 MOV W 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 08/0628Z SFC/FL150 S1506 E16737 - S1548 E16726 - S1517 E16644 - S1432 E16540 - S1354 E16621
E16726 - S1517 E16644 - S1432 E16540 - S1354 E16621
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 08/1228Z SFC/FL150 S1554 E16723 - S1542 E16652 - S1428 E16627 - S1415 E16644 - S1411 E16800
E16652 - S1428 E16627 - S1415 E16644 - S1411 E16800
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 08/1828Z NO VA EXP
RMK: THE ASH PLUME HAS NOW DETACHED FROM THE VOLCANIC
SOURCE. ERUPTION RATES HAVE EASED. HEIGHT BASED ON MODEL
DATA.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260308/0628Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-07 at 18:59 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 071849 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 18:52 UTC, 07/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260307/1859Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/18
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 08/0059Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 08/0659Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 08/1259Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 071849 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260308/0059Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-07 at 18:49 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 02:30 UTC discrete volcanic ash emissions continue.
  • Eruption rate has eased overnight. Ash clearly visible in satellite imagery, very diffuse in the nw. Height based on infrared imagery. Night glow observed on webcam.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 18:49 UTC, 07/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260307/1849Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/87
INFO SOURCE: H9 SATELLITE IMAGERY, WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260304/0230Z DISCRETE VA
EMISSIONS CONTINUE.
OBS VA DTG: 07/1849Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL150 S1524 E16759 - S1544 E16647 - S1439 E16440 - S1318 E16417 - S1334 E16544 MOV NW 10KT
E16440 - S1318 E16417 - S1334 E16544 MOV NW 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 08/0049Z SFC/FL150 S1523 E16756 - S1546 E16718 - S1551 E16632 - S1502 E16612 - S1458 E16719
E16718 - S1551 E16632 - S1502 E16612 - S1458 E16719
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 08/0649Z SFC/FL150 S1524 E16756 - S1547 E16728 - S1542 E16658 - S1502 E16707 - S1509 E16743
E16728 - S1542 E16658 - S1502 E16707 - S1509 E16743
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 08/1249Z SFC/FL150 S1524 E16756 - S1549 E16729 - S1542 E16658 - S1502 E16707 - S1509 E16743
E16729 - S1542 E16658 - S1502 E16707 - S1509 E16743
RMK: ERUPTION RATE HAS EASED OVERNIGHT. ASH CLEARLY VISIBLE
IN SATELLITE IMAGERY, VERY DIFFUSE IN THE NW. HEIGHT BASED
ON INFRARED IMAGERY. NIGHT GLOW OBSERVED ON WEBCAM.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260308/0049Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-07 at 13:06 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 071256 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 13:06 UTC, 07/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260307/1306Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/17
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 07/1906Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 08/0106Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 08/0706Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 071256 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260307/1906Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-07 at 12:56 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 02:30 UTC continuous eruption.
  • Ongoing eruption. Ash clearly visible in satellite imagery. Plume height based on infrared imagery and model sounding. Forecast positions based on hysplit and model.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 12:56 UTC, 07/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260307/1256Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/86
INFO SOURCE: H9 SAT IMAGERY
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260304/0230Z CONTINUOUS
ERUPTION
OBS VA DTG: 07/1256Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL110 S1524 E16802 - S1531 E16644 - S1411 E16538 - S1411 E16618 MOV N 10KT
E16538 - S1411 E16618 MOV N 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 07/1856Z SFC/FL110 S1516 E16753 - S1527 E16757 - S1543 E16637 - S1458 E16552 - S1520 E16656
E16757 - S1543 E16637 - S1458 E16552 - S1520 E16656
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 08/0056Z SFC/FL110 S1514 E16746 - S1525 E16801 - S1604 E16644 - S1509 E16520 - S1531 E16653
E16801 - S1604 E16644 - S1509 E16520 - S1531 E16653
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 08/0656Z SFC/FL110 S1524 E16757 - S1617 E16639 - S1516 E16512 - S1542 E16643 - S1515 E16751
E16639 - S1516 E16512 - S1542 E16643 - S1515 E16751
RMK: ONGOING ERUPTION. ASH CLEARLY VISIBLE IN SATELLITE
IMAGERY. PLUME HEIGHT BASED ON IR IMAGERY AND MODEL
SOUNDING. FORECAST POSITIONS BASED ON HYSPLIT AND MODEL
WINDS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260307/1856Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-07 at 07:46 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 070738 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 07:46 UTC, 07/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260307/0746Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/16
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 07/1346Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 07/1946Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 08/0146Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 070738 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260307/1344Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-07 at 07:38 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 02:30 UTC continuous eruption.
  • Ongoing eruption. Ash clearly visible in satellite imagery. Plume height based on infrared imagery and model sounding. Forecast positions based on hysplit and model.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 07:39 UTC, 07/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260307/0738Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/85
INFO SOURCE: H9 SAT IMAGERY
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260304/0230Z CONTINUOUS
ERUPTION
OBS VA DTG: 07/0738Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL130 S1525 E16754 - S1534 E16550 - S1446 E16444 - S1401 E16556 - S1514 E16755 MOV W 10KT
E16444 - S1401 E16556 - S1514 E16755 MOV W 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 07/1338Z SFC/FL130 S1515 E16754 - S1539 E16755 - S1552 E16601 - S1500 E16456 - S1421 E16616
E16755 - S1552 E16601 - S1500 E16456 - S1421 E16616
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 07/1938Z SFC/FL130 S1529 E16754 - S1607 E16644 - S1511 E16458 - S1429 E16618 - S1515 E16755
E16644 - S1511 E16458 - S1429 E16618 - S1515 E16755
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 08/0138Z SFC/FL130 S1529 E16754 - S1625 E16636 - S1520 E16458 - S1436 E16616 - S1516 E16756
E16636 - S1520 E16458 - S1436 E16616 - S1516 E16756
RMK: ONGOING ERUPTION. ASH CLEARLY VISIBLE IN SATELLITE
IMAGERY. PLUME HEIGHT BASED ON IR IMAGERY AND MODEL
SOUNDING. FORECAST POSITIONS BASED ON HYSPLIT AND MODEL
WINDS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260307/1338Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-07 at 02:42 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 070218 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 02:42 UTC, 07/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260307/0242Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/15
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 07/0842Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 07/1442Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 07/2042Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 070218 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260307/0842Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-07 at 02:18 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 02:30 UTC continuous eruption.
  • Ongoing eruption. Ash clearly visible in satellite imagery. Forecast positions based on model.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 02:18 UTC, 07/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260307/0218Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/84
INFO SOURCE: H9 SAT IMAGERY
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260304/0230Z CONTINUOUS
ERUPTION
OBS VA DTG: 07/0218Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL150 S1523 E16754 - S1534 E16653 - S1720 E16252 - S1502 E16252 - S1349 E16601 - S1449 E16701 MOV W 10KT
10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 07/0818Z SFC/FL150 S1529 E16754 - S1634 E16437 - S1420 E16411 - S1423 E16641 - S1515 E16754
E16437 - S1420 E16411 - S1423 E16641 - S1515 E16754
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 07/1418Z SFC/FL150 S1529 E16754 - S1535 E16418 - S1413 E16408 - S1348 E16604 - S1427 E16631 - S1515 E16755
E16755
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 07/2018Z SFC/FL150 S1529 E16754 - S1548 E16441 - S1425 E16448 - S1426 E16638 - S1516 E16756
E16441 - S1425 E16448 - S1426 E16638 - S1516 E16756
RMK: ONGOING ERUPTION. ASH CLEARLY VISIBLE IN SATELLITE
IMAGERY. FORECAST POSITIONS BASED ON MODEL WINDS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260307/0818Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-06 at 21:35 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 062117 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 21:35 UTC, 06/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260306/2135Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/14
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 07/0335Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 07/0935Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 07/1535Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 062117 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260307/0335Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-06 at 21:17 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 02:30 UTC continuous eruption.
  • Ongoing eruption. Ash clearly visible in satellite imagery. Forecast positions based on model.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 21:17 UTC, 06/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260306/2117Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/83
INFO SOURCE: H9 SAT IMAGERY
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260304/0230Z CONTINUOUS
ERUPTION
OBS VA DTG: 06/2117Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL150 S1527 E16754 - S1534 E16653 - S1654 E16437 - S1746 E16146 - S1649 E16141 - S1510 E16429 - S1449 E16701 - S1519 E16755 MOV W 10KT
E16701 - S1519 E16755 MOV W 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 07/0317Z SFC/FL150 S1529 E16754 - S1651 E16438 - S1745 E16145 - S1651 E16141 - S1357 E16513 - S1432 E16647 - S1515 E16754
E16647 - S1515 E16754
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 07/0917Z SFC/FL150 S1529 E16754 - S1745 E16146 - S1650 E16142 - S1348 E16604 - S1427 E16631 - S1515 E16755
E16755
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 07/1517Z SFC/FL150 S1529 E16754 - S1519 E16451 - S1353 E16554 - S1426 E16638 - S1516 E16756
E16451 - S1353 E16554 - S1426 E16638 - S1516 E16756
RMK: ONGOING ERUPTION. ASH CLEARLY VISIBLE IN SATELLITE
IMAGERY. FORECAST POSITIONS BASED ON MODEL WINDS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260307/0317Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-06 at 20:33 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 062026 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 20:33 UTC, 06/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260306/2033Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/13
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 07/0233Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 07/0833Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 07/1433Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 062026 ISSUED BY VAAC
WELLINGTON WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN
AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260307/0233Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-06 at 20:26 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 02:30 UTC continuous eruption.
  • Ongoing eruption. Ash clearly visible in satellite imagery. Forecast positions based on model.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 20:26 UTC, 06/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260306/2026Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/82
INFO SOURCE: H9 SAT IMAGERY
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260304/0230Z CONTINUOUS
ERUPTION
OBS VA DTG: 06/2026Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL150 S1527 E16754 - S1534 E16653 - S1651 E16424 - S1548 E16416 - S1449 E16701 - S1519 E16755 MOV W 10KT
10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 07/0226Z SFC/FL150 S1529 E16754 - S1637 E16450 - S1431 E16449 - S1449 E16632 - S1515 E16754
E16450 - S1431 E16449 - S1449 E16632 - S1515 E16754
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 07/0826Z SFC/FL150 S1529 E16754 - S1606 E16520 - S1413 E16411 - S1427 E16631 - S1515 E16755
E16520 - S1413 E16411 - S1427 E16631 - S1515 E16755
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 07/1426Z SFC/FL150 S1529 E16754 - S1519 E16451 - S1353 E16554 - S1426 E16638 - S1516 E16756
E16451 - S1353 E16554 - S1426 E16638 - S1516 E16756
RMK: ONGOING ERUPTION. ASH CLEARLY VISIBLE IN SATELLITE
IMAGERY. FORECAST POSITIONS BASED ON MODEL WINDS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260307/0226Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-06 at 14:50 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 061442 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 14:47 UTC, 06/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260306/1450Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/12
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 06/2050Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 07/0250Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 07/0850Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 061442 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260306/2050Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-06 at 14:42 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 02:30 UTC continuous eruption.
  • Ongoing eruption. Ash clearly visible in satellite imagery. Forecast positions based on model.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 14:42 UTC, 06/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260306/1442Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/81
INFO SOURCE: H9 SAT IMAGERY
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260304/0230Z CONTINUOUS
ERUPTION
OBS VA DTG: 06/1442Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL150 S1527 E16754 - S1534 E16653 - S1628 E16501 - S1525 E16501 - S1449 E16701 - S1519 E16755 MOV W 10KT
10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 06/2042Z SFC/FL150 S1529 E16754 - S1541 E16521 - S1430 E16528 - S1434 E16633 - S1515 E16754
E16521 - S1430 E16528 - S1434 E16633 - S1515 E16754
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 07/0242Z SFC/FL150 S1529 E16754 - S1537 E16518 - S1427 E16529 - S1515 E16755
E16518 - S1427 E16529 - S1515 E16755
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 07/0842Z SFC/FL150 S1529 E16754 - S1534 E16519 - S1427 E16530 - S1516 E16756
E16519 - S1427 E16530 - S1516 E16756
RMK: ONGOING ERUPTION. ASH CLEARLY VISIBLE IN SATELLITE
IMAGERY. FORECAST POSITIONS BASED ON MODEL WINDS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260306/2042Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-06 at 12:40 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 061230 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 12:38 UTC, 06/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260306/1240Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/11
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 06/1840Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 07/0040Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 07/0640Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 061230 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260306/1840Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-06 at 12:30 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 02:30 UTC continuous eruption.
  • Ongoing eruption. Ash clearly visible in satellite imagery. Forecast positions based on model.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 12:30 UTC, 06/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260306/1230Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/80
INFO SOURCE: H9 SAT IMAGERY
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260304/0230Z CONTINUOUS
ERUPTION
OBS VA DTG: 06/1230Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL150 S1527 E16754 - S1614 E16520 - S1550 E16515 - S1521 E16603 - S1511 E16749 MOV W 10KT
E16515 - S1521 E16603 - S1511 E16749 MOV W 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 06/1830Z SFC/FL150 S1529 E16754 - S1559 E16520 - S1507 E16521 - S1508 E16753
E16520 - S1507 E16521 - S1508 E16753
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 07/0030Z SFC/FL150 S1515 E16755 - S1532 E16754 - S1547 E16517 - S1458 E16517
E16754 - S1547 E16517 - S1458 E16517
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 07/0630Z SFC/FL150 S1516 E16756 - S1533 E16756 - S1548 E16517 - S1501 E16517
E16756 - S1548 E16517 - S1501 E16517
RMK: ONGOING ERUPTION. ASH CLEARLY VISIBLE IN SATELLITE
IMAGERY. FORECAST POSITIONS BASED ON MODEL WINDS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260306/1830Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-06 at 07:16 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 060707 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 07:16 UTC, 06/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260306/0716Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/10
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 06/1316Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 06/1916Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 07/0116Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 060707 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260306/1316Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-06 at 07:07 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 02:30 UTC continuous low level eruption.
  • Ongoing low-level eruption. Ash clearly visible on satellite imagery. Forecast based on hysplit and model.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 07:07 UTC, 06/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260306/0707Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/79
INFO SOURCE: H9 SAT IMAGERY
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260304/0230Z CONTINUOUS LOW
LEVEL ERUPTION
OBS VA DTG: 06/0707Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL150 S1517 E16752 - S1528 E16754 - S1556 E16558 - S1531 E16551 MOV NW 10KT
E16558 - S1531 E16551 MOV NW 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 06/1307Z SFC/FL150 S1518 E16755 - S1530 E16751 - S1520 E16613 - S1457 E16620
E16751 - S1520 E16613 - S1457 E16620
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 06/1907Z SFC/FL150 S1528 E16753 - S1449 E16610 - S1428 E16619 - S1519 E16755
E16610 - S1428 E16619 - S1519 E16755
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 07/0107Z SFC/FL150 S1516 E16756 - S1534 E16756 - S1444 E16550 - S1427 E16602
E16756 - S1444 E16550 - S1427 E16602
RMK: ONGOING LOW-LEVEL ERUPTION. ASH CLEARLY VISIBLE ON
SATELLITE IMAGERY. FORECAST BASED ON HYSPLIT AND MODEL
WINDS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260306/1307Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-06 at 01:55 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 060143 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 01:55 UTC, 06/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260306/0155Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/9
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 06/0755Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 06/1355Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 06/1955Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 060143 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260306/0755Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-06 at 01:43 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 02:30 UTC continuous low level eruption.
  • Ongoing low-level eruption. Ash clearly visible on satellite imagery. Forecast based on hysplit and model.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 01:43 UTC, 06/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260306/0143Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/78
INFO SOURCE: H9 SAT IMAGERY
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260304/0230Z CONTINUOUS LOW
LEVEL ERUPTION
OBS VA DTG: 06/0143Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL150 S1526 E16752 - S1615 E16545 - S1552 E16533 - S1519 E16752 MOV W 10KT
E16533 - S1519 E16752 MOV W 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 06/0743Z SFC/FL150 S1525 E16753 - S1556 E16559 - S1457 E16616 - S1503 E16720 - S1517 E16752
E16559 - S1457 E16616 - S1503 E16720 - S1517 E16752
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 06/1343Z SFC/FL150 S1527 E16753 - S1531 E16607 - S1426 E16620 - S1518 E16755
E16607 - S1426 E16620 - S1518 E16755
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 06/1943Z SFC/FL150 S1526 E16754 - S1512 E16606 - S1409 E16632 - S1518 E16754
E16606 - S1409 E16632 - S1518 E16754
RMK: ONGOING LOW-LEVEL ERUPTION. ASH CLEARLY VISIBLE ON
SATELLITE IMAGERY. FORECAST BASED ON HYSPLIT AND MODEL
WINDS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260306/0743Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-05 at 20:41 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 052013 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 20:41 UTC, 05/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260305/2041Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/8
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 06/0241Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 06/0841Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 06/1441Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 052013 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260306/0241Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-05 at 20:13 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 02:30 UTC continuous low level eruption.
  • Ongoing low-level eruption. Ash identifiable on satellite imagery. Heights and movement based on model sounding.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 20:14 UTC, 05/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260305/2013Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/77
INFO SOURCE: H9 SAT IMAGERY
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260304/0230Z CONTINUOUS LOW
LEVEL ERUPTION
OBS VA DTG: 05/2013Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL150 S1520 E16751 - S1527 E16752 - S1608 E16546 - S1543 E16538 MOV W 10KT
E16546 - S1543 E16538 MOV W 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 06/0213Z SFC/FL150 S1526 E16753 - S1610 E16544 - S1522 E16528 - S1519 E16752
E16544 - S1522 E16528 - S1519 E16752
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 06/0813Z SFC/FL150 S1525 E16754 - S1551 E16535 - S1457 E16519 - S1517 E16751
E16535 - S1457 E16519 - S1517 E16751
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 06/1413Z SFC/FL150 S1526 E16754 - S1531 E16516 - S1430 E16506 - S1518 E16754
E16516 - S1430 E16506 - S1518 E16754
RMK: ONGOING LOW-LEVEL ERUPTION. ASH IDENTIFIABLE ON
SATELLITE IMAGERY. HEIGHTS AND MOVEMENT BASED ON MODEL
SOUNDING.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260306/0213Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-05 at 14:47 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 02:30 UTC continuous low level eruption.
  • Satellite imagery has visible ash signals in gaps meteorological cloud since 12 UTC. Estimated height based on model data. Forecast positions based on model wind data.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 14:47 UTC, 05/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260305/1447Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/76
INFO SOURCE: H9 SAT IMAGERY
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260304/0230Z CONTINUOUS LOW
LEVEL ERUPTION
OBS VA DTG: 05/1447Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL120 S1520 E16751 - S1527 E16752 - S1548 E16639 - S1524 E16635 MOV W 10KT
E16639 - S1524 E16635 MOV W 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 05/2047Z SFC/FL120 S1526 E16753 - S1542 E16638 - S1510 E16636 - S1519 E16752
E16638 - S1510 E16636 - S1519 E16752
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 06/0247Z SFC/FL120 S1525 E16754 - S1537 E16637 - S1507 E16637 - S1517 E16751
E16637 - S1507 E16637 - S1517 E16751
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 06/0847Z SFC/FL120 S1526 E16754 - S1528 E16635 - S1451 E16639 - S1518 E16754
E16635 - S1451 E16639 - S1518 E16754
RMK: SATELLITE IMAGERY HAS SHOWN VISIBLE ASH SIGNALS IN GAPS
BETWEEN MET CLOUD SINCE 12Z. ESTIMATED HEIGHT BASED ON MODEL
DATA. FORECAST POSITIONS BASED ON MODEL WIND DATA.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260305/2047Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-05 at 14:47 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 051447 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 15:29 UTC, 05/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260305/1447Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/7
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 05/2047Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 06/0247Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 06/0847Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 051447 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260305/2047Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-05 at 11:51 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 050926 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 11:52 UTC, 05/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260305/1151Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/6
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 05/1751Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 05/2351Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 06/0551Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 050926 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260305/1600Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-05 at 09:26 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 02:30 UTC continuous low level eruption.
  • Meteorological cloud is obscuring satellite imagery, position based on hysplit model data. Ash signal has been briefly visible.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 09:26 UTC, 05/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260305/0926Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/75
INFO SOURCE: H9 SATELLITE, GROUND REPORTS
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260304/0230Z CONTINUOUS LOW
LEVEL ERUPTION
OBS VA DTG: 05/0926Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL120 S1521 E16750 - S1524 E16752 - S1539 E16708 - S1520 E16700 MOV W 05KT
E16708 - S1520 E16700 MOV W 05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 05/1526Z SFC/FL120 S1525 E16752 - S1542 E16652 - S1520 E16645 - S1518 E16747
E16652 - S1520 E16645 - S1518 E16747
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 05/2126Z SFC/FL120 S1518 E16749 - S1529 E16754 - S1530 E16722 - S1541 E16624 - S1513 E16645
E16754 - S1530 E16722 - S1541 E16624 - S1513 E16645
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 06/0326Z SFC/FL120 S1526 E16754 - S1540 E16603 - S1515 E16642 - S1518 E16748
E16603 - S1515 E16642 - S1518 E16748
RMK: MET CLOUD IS OBSCURING SATELLITE IMAGERY, POSITION
BASED ON HYSPLIT MODEL DATA. ASH SIGNAL HAS BEEN BRIEFLY
VISIBLE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260305/1526Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-05 at 04:07 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 02:30 UTC continuous low level eruption.
  • Ash has become visible in satellite imagery, both true colour and ash product.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 04:07 UTC, 05/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260305/0407Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/74
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9 SATELLITE
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260304/0230Z CONTINUOUS LOW
LEVEL ERUPTION
OBS VA DTG: 05/0407Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL120 S1521 E16750 - S1524 E16752 - S1535 E16733 - S1528 E16730 MOV SW 05KT
E16733 - S1528 E16730 MOV SW 05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 05/1007Z SFC/FL120 S1521 E16750 - S1525 E16752 - S1531 E16735 - S1529 E16657 - S1518 E16659
E16752 - S1531 E16735 - S1529 E16657 - S1518 E16659
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 05/1607Z SFC/FL120 S1526 E16754 - S1536 E16726 - S1540 E16642 - S1519 E16644 - S1518 E16749
E16726 - S1540 E16642 - S1519 E16644 - S1518 E16749
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 05/2207Z SFC/FL120 S1526 E16754 - S1531 E16709 - S1542 E16635 - S1519 E16646 - S1518 E16748
E16709 - S1542 E16635 - S1519 E16646 - S1518 E16748
RMK: ASH HAS BECOME VISIBLE AGAIN IN SATELLITE IMAGERY, BOTH
TRUE COLOUR AND ASH PRODUCT.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260305/1007Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-05 at 03:39 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 02:30 UTC low level eruption.
  • More information to follow shortly. Ash has become visible in satellite imagery, both true colour and ash product.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 03:39 UTC, 05/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260305/0339Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/73
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9 SATELLITE
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260304/0230Z LOW LEVEL
ERUPTION
OBS VA DTG: 05/0339Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL120 S1521 E16750 - S1524 E16752 - S1535 E16733 - S1528 E16730 MOV SW 05KT
E16733 - S1528 E16730 MOV SW 05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 05/0939Z NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 05/1539Z NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 05/2139Z NOT AVBL
RMK: MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW SHORTLY. ASH HAS BECOME
VISIBLE IN SATELLITE IMAGERY, BOTH TRUE COLOUR AND ASH
PRODUCT.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260305/0939Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-05 at 01:46 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 01:06 UTC no evidence of further eruption.
  • No further evidence of volcanic ash.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 01:46 UTC, 05/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260305/0146Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/72
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9 SATELLITE, WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260304/0106Z NO EVIDENCE OF
FURTHER ERUPTION
EST VA DTG: 05/0146Z
EST VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND SFC/FL120 VRB05KT
SFC/FL120 VRB05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 05/0746Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 05/1346Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 05/1946Z NO VA EXP
RMK: NO FURTHER EVIDENCE OF VA
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-04 at 21:31 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 01:06 UTC low level eruption.
  • Volcanic ash is not observation in satellite imagery due to meteorological cloud but webcam shows intermittent puffs of ash. Volcanic ash is based on model guidance.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 21:31 UTC, 04/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260304/2131Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/71
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9 SATELLITE, WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260304/0106Z LOW LEVEL
ERUPTION
EST VA DTG: 04/2131Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL120 S1526 E16754 - S1529 E16742 - S1523 E16738 - S1517 E16745 - S1518 E16753 MOV W 10KT
E16738 - S1517 E16745 - S1518 E16753 MOV W 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 05/0331Z SFC/FL120 S1526 E16754 - S1538 E16732 - S1527 E16723 - S1515 E16731 - S1518 E16753
E16732 - S1527 E16723 - S1515 E16731 - S1518 E16753
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 05/0931Z SFC/FL120 S1526 E16755 - S1543 E16732 - S1526 E16716 - S1512 E16725 - S1518 E16754
E16732 - S1526 E16716 - S1512 E16725 - S1518 E16754
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 05/1531Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VA IS NOT OBS IN SATELLITE IMAGERY DUE TO MET CLD BUT
WEBCAM SHOWS INTERMITTENT PUFFS OF ASH. VA IS DRAWN BASED ON
MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260305/0331Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-04 at 16:01 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 01:06 UTC eruption ongoing up to mid-levels.
  • Ongoing eruption to mid-levels. Area has been obscured by meteorological cloud since 04 UTC, but webcam shows eruption is ongoing. Height based on model data. Forecast positions based on model wind data.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 16:01 UTC, 04/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260304/1601Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/70
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9 SATELLITE, WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260304/0106Z ERUPTION
ONGOING UP TO MID-LEVELS
EST VA DTG: 04/1601Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL150 S1519 E16753 - S1608 E16756 - S1605 E16730 - S1539 E16719 - S1519 E16747 MOV S 15KT
E16730 - S1539 E16719 - S1519 E16747 MOV S 15KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 04/2201Z SFC/FL150 S1519 E16746 - S1520 E16755 - S1604 E16748 - S1559 E16720 - S1529 E16715
E16755 - S1604 E16748 - S1559 E16720 - S1529 E16715
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 05/0401Z SFC/FL150 S1518 E16754 - S1604 E16740 - S1548 E16714 - S1518 E16714
E16740 - S1548 E16714 - S1518 E16714
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 05/1001Z SFC/FL150 S1519 E16755 - S1601 E16735 - S1547 E16712 - S1512 E16709
E16735 - S1547 E16712 - S1512 E16709
RMK: ONGOING ERUPTION TO MID-LEVELS. AREA HAS BEEN OBSCURED
BY MET CLOUD SINCE 04Z, BUT WEBCAM SHOWS ERUPTION IS
ONGOING. HEIGHT BASED ON MODEL DATA. FORECAST POSITIONS
BASED ON MODEL WIND DATA.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260304/2201Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-04 at 10:31 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 01:06 UTC eruption ongoing up to mid-levels.
  • Ongoing eruption to mid-levels. Area has been obscured by meteorological cloud since 04 UTC, with ash visible gaps in the cloud prior to height based on model data. Forecast positions based on model wind data.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 10:32 UTC, 04/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260304/1031Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/69
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9 SATELLITE IMAGERY
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260304/0106Z ERUPTION
ONGOING UP TO MID-LEVELS
EST VA DTG: 04/1031Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL150 S1519 E16747 - S1519 E16753 - S1613 E16759 - S1616 E16743 - S1602 E16730 MOV S 15KT
E16759 - S1616 E16743 - S1602 E16730 MOV S 15KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 04/1631Z SFC/FL150 S1519 E16746 - S1520 E16755 - S1611 E16750 - S1604 E16730 - S1539 E16719
E16755 - S1611 E16750 - S1604 E16730 - S1539 E16719
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 04/2231Z SFC/FL150 S1518 E16754 - S1604 E16748 - S1559 E16721 - S1529 E16714
E16748 - S1559 E16721 - S1529 E16714
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 05/0431Z SFC/FL150 S1519 E16755 - S1603 E16740 - S1549 E16714 - S1518 E16714
E16740 - S1549 E16714 - S1518 E16714
RMK: ONGOING ERUPTION TO MID-LEVELS. AREA HAS BEEN OBSCURED
BY MET CLOUD SINCE 04Z, WITH ASH VISIBLE BETWEEN GAPS IN THE
CLOUD PRIOR TO THIS. HEIGHT BASED ON MODEL DATA. FORECAST
POSITIONS BASED ON MODEL WIND DATA.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260304/1631Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-04 at 06:05 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 01:06 UTC eruption ongoing up to mid-levels.
  • Ongoing eruption to mid-levels. Area has been obscured by meteorological cloud since 04 UTC, with ash visible gaps in the cloud prior to height based on model data. Forecast positions based on model wind data.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 06:05 UTC, 04/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260304/0605Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/68
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9 SATELLITE IMAGERY
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260304/0106Z ERUPTION
ONGOING UP TO MID-LEVELS
EST VA DTG: 04/0605Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL150 S1520 E16747 - S1519 E16753 - S1600 E16816 - S1618 E16759 - S1602 E16732 MOV S 15KT
E16816 - S1618 E16759 - S1602 E16732 MOV S 15KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 04/1205Z SFC/FL150 S1519 E16746 - S1520 E16755 - S1616 E16807 - S1615 E16738 - S1549 E16726
E16755 - S1616 E16807 - S1615 E16738 - S1549 E16726
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 04/1805Z SFC/FL150 S1517 E16753 - S1616 E16755 - S1559 E16721 - S1530 E16715
E16755 - S1559 E16721 - S1530 E16715
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 05/0005Z SFC/FL150 S1519 E16752 - S1618 E16755 - S1606 E16727 - S1531 E16715
E16755 - S1606 E16727 - S1531 E16715
RMK: ONGOING ERUPTION TO MID-LEVELS. AREA HAS BEEN OBSCURED
BY MET CLOUD SINCE 04Z, WITH ASH VISIBLE BETWEEN GAPS IN THE
CLOUD PRIOR TO THIS. HEIGHT BASED ON MODEL DATA. FORECAST
POSITIONS BASED ON MODEL WIND DATA.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260304/1205Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-04 at 01:39 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-03-04 01:06 UTC eruption ongoing up to mid-levels.
  • Continuous eruption to mid-levels. Ash seen intermittently on colour satellite images, meteorological ash may extend further south under meteorological cloud, and may extend higher. Height based on model data. Forecast positions based on model wind data.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 01:39 UTC, 04/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260304/0139Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/67
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260304/0106Z ERUPTION
ONGOING UP TO MID-LEVELS
OBS VA DTG: 04/0139Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL150 S1517 E16746 - S1517 E16756 - S1612 E16807 - S1616 E16754 MOV S 20KT
E16807 - S1616 E16754 MOV S 20KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 04/0739Z SFC/FL150 S1518 E16745 - S1517 E16756 - S1619 E16833 - S1630 E16812
E16756 - S1619 E16833 - S1630 E16812
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 04/1339Z SFC/FL150 S1518 E16746 - S1517 E16756 - S1619 E16833 - S1630 E16755 - S1535 E16733
E16756 - S1619 E16833 - S1630 E16755 - S1535 E16733
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 04/1939Z SFC/FL150 S1518 E16745 - S1517 E16756 - S1529 E16758 - S1614 E16724 - S1551 E16704
E16756 - S1529 E16758 - S1614 E16724 - S1551 E16704
RMK: CONTINUOUS ERUPTION TO MID-LEVELS. ASH SEEN
INTERMITTENTLY ON COLOUR SATELLITE IMAGES, BETWEEN MET
CLOUDS. ASH MAY EXTEND FURTHER SOUTH UNDER MET CLOUD, AND
MAY EXTEND HIGHER. HEIGHT BASED ON MODEL DATA. FORECAST
POSITIONS BASED ON MODEL WIND DATA ALONE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260304/0739Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-04 at 01:06 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption ongoing up to mid-levels.
  • More information to follow shortly.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 01:06 UTC, 04/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260304/0106Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/66
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION ONGOING UP TO MID-LEVELS
OBS VA DTG: 04/0106Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1517 E16746 - S1517 E16756 - S1612 E16807 - S1614 E16751 MOV S 20KT
E16807 - S1614 E16751 MOV S 20KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 04/0706Z NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 04/1306Z NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 04/1906Z NOT AVBL
RMK: MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW SHORTLY
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260304/0706Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-02 at 09:20 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • No evidence of further eruption, obscured by metcloud.
  • No further evidence of va, obscured by metcloud.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 09:20 UTC, 02/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260302/0920Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/65
INFO SOURCE: WEBCAM AND SATELLITE
ERUPTION DETAILS: NO EVIDENCE OF FURTHER ERUPTION, OBSCURED
BY METCLOUD
EST VA DTG: 02/0920Z
EST VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND SFC/FL140 340/15KT
SFC/FL140 340/15KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 02/1520Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 02/2120Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 03/0320Z NO VA EXP
RMK: NO FURTHER EVIDENCE OF VA, OBSCURED BY METCLOUD
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-02 at 03:43 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-27 19:29 UTC continuous eruption observed in webcam.
  • Volcano obscured by meteorological cloud. Volcanic ash not discernable on satellite imagery. Height estimated from model sounding. Forecast based on hysplit and model.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 03:43 UTC, 02/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260302/0343Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/64
INFO SOURCE: WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260227/1929Z CONTINUOUS
ERUPTION OBSERVED IN WEBCAM
EST VA DTG: 02/0343Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL140 S1526 E16746 - S1518 E16749 - S1543 E16844 - S1604 E16833 MOV SE 15KT
E16844 - S1604 E16833 MOV SE 15KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 02/0943Z SFC/FL140 S1520 E16749 - S1548 E16837 - S1557 E16805 - S1528 E16745
E16837 - S1557 E16805 - S1528 E16745
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 02/1543Z SFC/FL140 S1518 E16749 - S1550 E16830 - S1558 E16754 - S1528 E16744
E16830 - S1558 E16754 - S1528 E16744
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 02/2143Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VOLCANO OBSCURED BY MET CLOUD. VA NOT DISCERNABLE ON
SAT IMAGERY. HEIGHT ESTIMATED FROM MODEL SOUNDING. FORECAST
BASED ON HYSPLIT AND MODEL WINDS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260302/0943Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-01 at 21:53 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-27 19:29 UTC continuous eruption observed in webcam.
  • Volcano obscured by meteorological cloud. Volcanic ash not discernable on satellite imagery. Local report of ash. Height estimated from model sounding. Forecast based on hysplit and model.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 21:53 UTC, 01/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260301/2153Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/63
INFO SOURCE: WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260227/1929Z CONTINUOUS
ERUPTION OBSERVED IN WEBCAM
EST VA DTG: 01/2153Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL140 S1524 E16746 - S1518 E16749 - S1535 E16834 - S1550 E16826 MOV SE 15KT
E16834 - S1550 E16826 MOV SE 15KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 02/0353Z SFC/FL140 S1520 E16749 - S1543 E16844 - S1558 E16834 - S1528 E16745
E16844 - S1558 E16834 - S1528 E16745
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 02/0953Z SFC/FL140 S1518 E16749 - S1546 E16840 - S1553 E16816 - S1528 E16744
E16840 - S1553 E16816 - S1528 E16744
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 02/1553Z SFC/FL140 S1518 E16750 - S1549 E16839 - S1600 E16815 - S1529 E16745
E16839 - S1600 E16815 - S1529 E16745
RMK: VOLCANO OBSCURED BY MET CLOUD. VA NOT DISCERNABLE ON
SAT IMAGERY. LOCAL REPORT OF ASH. HEIGHT ESTIMATED FROM
MODEL SOUNDING. FORECAST BASED ON HYSPLIT AND MODEL WINDS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260302/0353Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-01 at 16:43 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-27 19:29 UTC continuous eruption observed in webcam.
  • Volcano obscured by meteorological cloud. Volcanic ash not discernable on satellite imagery. Local report of ash. Height estimated from model sounding.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 16:43 UTC, 01/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260301/1643Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/62
INFO SOURCE: WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260227/1929Z CONTINUOUS
ERUPTION OBSERVED IN WEBCAM
EST VA DTG: 01/1643Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL140 S1524 E16748 - S1518 E16749 - S1513 E16858 - S1534 E16858 MOV SE 10KT
E16858 - S1534 E16858 MOV SE 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 01/2243Z SFC/FL140 S1520 E16748 - S1519 E16855 - S1545 E16853 - S1532 E16752
E16855 - S1545 E16853 - S1532 E16752
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 02/0443Z SFC/FL140 S1519 E16748 - S1525 E16854 - S1552 E16847 - S1534 E16752
E16854 - S1552 E16847 - S1534 E16752
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 02/1043Z SFC/FL140 S1518 E16750 - S1533 E16851 - S1555 E16842 - S1531 E16747
E16851 - S1555 E16842 - S1531 E16747
RMK: VOLCANO OBSCURED BY MET CLOUD. VA NOT DISCERNABLE ON
SAT IMAGERY. LOCAL REPORT OF ASH. HEIGHT ESTIMATED FROM
MODEL SOUNDING.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260301/2243Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-01 at 13:26 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-27 19:29 UTC continuous eruption observed in webcam.
  • Volcano obscured by meteorological cloud. Volcanic ash not discernable on satellite imagery. Local report of ash. Height estimated from model sounding.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 13:26 UTC, 01/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260301/1326Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/61
INFO SOURCE: WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260227/1929Z CONTINUOUS
ERUPTION OBSERVED IN WEBCAM
EST VA DTG: 01/1326Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL140 S1524 E16748 - S1518 E16749 - S1513 E16858 - S1534 E16858 MOV SE 10KT
E16858 - S1534 E16858 MOV SE 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 01/1926Z SFC/FL140 S1520 E16748 - S1519 E16855 - S1545 E16853 - S1532 E16752
E16855 - S1545 E16853 - S1532 E16752
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 02/0126Z SFC/FL140 S1519 E16748 - S1525 E16854 - S1552 E16847 - S1534 E16752
E16854 - S1552 E16847 - S1534 E16752
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 02/0726Z SFC/FL140 S1518 E16750 - S1533 E16851 - S1555 E16842 - S1531 E16747
E16851 - S1555 E16842 - S1531 E16747
RMK: VOLCANO OBSCURED BY MET CLOUD. VA NOT DISCERNABLE ON
SAT IMAGERY. LOCAL REPORT OF ASH. HEIGHT ESTIMATED FROM
MODEL SOUNDING.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260301/1926Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-01 at 07:50 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-27 19:29 UTC continuous eruption observed in webcam and satellite.
  • Ash clearly visible on webcam, faintly visible in satellite but quite obscured by cloud. Plume height estimated based of satellite infrared imagery and model sounding. Forecast based on hysplit and model.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 07:50 UTC, 01/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260301/0750Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/60
INFO SOURCE: H-9 SATELLITE IMAGERY AND WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260227/1929Z CONTINUOUS
ERUPTION OBSERVED IN WEBCAM AND SATELLITE
OBS VA DTG: 01/0750Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL140 S1524 E16748 - S1518 E16749 - S1513 E16858 - S1534 E16858 MOV SE 10KT
E16858 - S1534 E16858 MOV SE 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 01/1350Z SFC/FL140 S1520 E16748 - S1519 E16855 - S1545 E16853 - S1532 E16752
E16855 - S1545 E16853 - S1532 E16752
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 01/1950Z SFC/FL140 S1519 E16748 - S1525 E16854 - S1552 E16847 - S1534 E16752
E16854 - S1552 E16847 - S1534 E16752
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 02/0150Z SFC/FL140 S1518 E16750 - S1533 E16851 - S1555 E16842 - S1531 E16747
E16851 - S1555 E16842 - S1531 E16747
RMK: ASH CLEARLY VISIBLE ON WEBCAM, FAINTLY VISIBLE IN
SATELLITE BUT QUITE OBSCURED BY CLOUD. PLUME HEIGHT
ESTIMATED BASED OF SAT IR IMAGERY AND MODEL SOUNDING.
FORECAST BASED ON HYSPLIT AND MODEL WINDS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260301/1350Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-03-01 at 02:00 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-27 19:29 UTC continuous low-level eruption observed in webcam and satellite.
  • Ash clearly visible on satellite imagery and webcam till 01z now obstructed by meteorological cloud. Plume height estimated based of satellite infrared imagery and model sounding. Forecast based on hysplit and model.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 02:00 UTC, 01/03/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260301/0200Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/59
INFO SOURCE: H-9 SATELLITE IMAGERY AND WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260227/1929Z CONTINUOUS
LOW-LEVEL ERUPTION OBSERVED IN WEBCAM AND SATELLITE
OBS VA DTG: 01/0200Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL140 S1524 E16748 - S1520 E16748 - S1515 E16907 - S1531 E16906 MOV SE 05KT
E16907 - S1531 E16906 MOV SE 05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 01/0800Z SFC/FL140 S1520 E16748 - S1525 E16850 - S1542 E16844 - S1532 E16752
E16850 - S1542 E16844 - S1532 E16752
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 01/1400Z SFC/FL140 S1519 E16748 - S1532 E16832 - S1547 E16823 - S1534 E16752
E16832 - S1547 E16823 - S1534 E16752
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 01/2000Z SFC/FL140 S1522 E16746 - S1518 E16750 - S1535 E16817 - S1544 E16811
E16750 - S1535 E16817 - S1544 E16811
RMK: ASH CLEARLY VISIBLE ON SATELLITE IMAGERY AND WEBCAM
TILL 01Z NOW OBSTRUCTED BY MET CLOUD. PLUME HEIGHT ESTIMATED
BASED OF SAT IR IMAGERY AND MODEL SOUNDING. FORECAST BASED
ON HYSPLIT AND MODEL WINDS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260301/0800Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-28 at 21:03 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-27 19:29 UTC continuous low-level eruption observed in webcam and satellite.
  • Ash clearly visible on satellite imagery and webcam. Plume height estimated based of webcam imagery and model sounding plus model forecast based on hysplit and model.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 21:03 UTC, 28/02/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260228/2103Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/58
INFO SOURCE: H-9 SATELLITE IMAGERY, WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260227/1929Z CONTINUOUS
LOW-LEVEL ERUPTION OBSERVED IN WEBCAM AND SATELLITE
OBS VA DTG: 28/2103Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1524 E16748 - S1520 E16748 - S1506 E16855 - S1524 E16850 MOV E 05KT
E16855 - S1524 E16850 MOV E 05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 01/0303Z SFC/FL100 S1520 E16748 - S1512 E16854 - S1537 E16841 - S1527 E16750
E16854 - S1537 E16841 - S1527 E16750
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 01/0903Z SFC/FL100 S1525 E16747 - S1519 E16748 - S1527 E16846 - S1548 E16830
E16748 - S1527 E16846 - S1548 E16830
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 01/1503Z NO VA EXP
RMK: ASH CLEARLY VISIBLE ON SATELLITE IMAGERY AND WEBCAM.
PLUME HEIGHT ESTIMATED BASED OF WEBCAM IMAGERY AND MODEL
SOUNDING PLUS MODEL WINDS. FORECAST BASED ON HYSPLIT AND
MODEL WINDS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260301/0303Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-28 at 17:18 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-27 19:29 UTC continuous low-level eruption observed in webcam.
  • Volcanic ash not identifiable on satellite imagery. Most recent observation of low level eruptive activity was webcam image around 28/0730z. Volcanic ash height estimate from earlier webcam images and forecast using model.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 17:18 UTC, 28/02/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260228/1718Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/57
INFO SOURCE: H-9 SATELLITE IMAGERY, WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260227/1929Z CONTINUOUS
LOW-LEVEL ERUPTION OBSERVED IN WEBCAM
EST VA DTG: 28/1718Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1524 E16748 - S1520 E16748 - S1517 E16807 - S1524 E16807 MOV E 05KT
E16807 - S1524 E16807 MOV E 05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 28/2318Z SFC/FL100 S1524 E16748 - S1520 E16748 - S1523 E16801 - S1528 E16754
E16748 - S1523 E16801 - S1528 E16754
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 01/0518Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 01/1118Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE ON SATELLITE IMAGERY. MOST RECENT
OBS OF LOW LEVEL ERUPTIVE ACTIVITY WAS WEBCAM IMAGE AROUND
28/0730Z. VA HEIGHT EST FROM EARLIER WEBCAM IMAGES AND FCST
USING MODEL WINDS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260228/2318Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-28 at 12:20 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-27 19:29 UTC continuous low-level eruption observed in webcam.
  • Volcanic ash not identifiable on satellite imagery. Most recent observation of low level eruptive activity was webcam image around 28/0730z. Volcanic ash height estimate from earlier webcam images and forecast using model.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 12:20 UTC, 28/02/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260228/1220Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/56
INFO SOURCE: H-9 SATELLITE IMAGERY, WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260227/1929Z CONTINUOUS
LOW-LEVEL ERUPTION OBSERVED IN WEBCAM
EST VA DTG: 28/1220Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1524 E16748 - S1520 E16748 - S1517 E16807 - S1524 E16807 MOV E 05KT
E16807 - S1524 E16807 MOV E 05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 28/1820Z SFC/FL100 S1524 E16748 - S1520 E16748 - S1517 E16807 - S1524 E16807
E16748 - S1517 E16807 - S1524 E16807
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 01/0020Z SFC/FL100 S1524 E16747 - S1520 E16748 - S1523 E16804 - S1528 E16758
E16748 - S1523 E16804 - S1528 E16758
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 01/0620Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE ON SATELLITE IMAGERY. MOST RECENT
OBS OF LOW LEVEL ERUPTIVE ACTIVITY WAS WEBCAM IMAGE AROUND
28/0730Z. VA HEIGHT EST FROM EARLIER WEBCAM IMAGES AND FCST
USING MODEL WINDS.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260228/1820Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-28 at 06:54 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-27 19:29 UTC continuous low-level eruption observed in webcam, volcanic ash emissions.
  • Ongoing low-level eruptions. Ash visible on webcam, and local report of ash received. Ash not discernible on satellite imagery due meteorological cloud. Heights and movement estimated using model guidance.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 06:54 UTC, 28/02/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260228/0654Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/55
INFO SOURCE: WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260227/1929Z CONTINUOUS
LOW-LEVEL ERUPTION OBSERVED IN WEBCAM, VA EMISSIONS
EST VA DTG: 28/0654Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1524 E16748 - S1520 E16750 - S1521 E16808 - S1531 E16806 MOV E 06KT
E16808 - S1531 E16806 MOV E 06KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 28/1254Z SFC/FL100 S1523 E16747 - S1520 E16749 - S1523 E16807 - S1531 E16806
E16749 - S1523 E16807 - S1531 E16806
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 28/1854Z SFC/FL100 S1524 E16747 - S1520 E16748 - S1522 E16807 - S1531 E16806
E16748 - S1522 E16807 - S1531 E16806
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 01/0054Z SFC/FL100 S1524 E16747 - S1520 E16748 - S1524 E16807 - S1531 E16805
E16748 - S1524 E16807 - S1531 E16805
RMK: ONGOING LOW-LEVEL ERUPTIONS. ASH VISIBLE ON WEBCAM, AND
LOCAL REPORT OF ASH RECEIVED. ASH NOT DISCERNIBLE ON SAT
IMAGERY DUE MET CLOUD. HEIGHTS AND MOVEMENT ESTIMATED USING
MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260228/1254Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-28 at 06:51 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-27 19:29 UTC continuous low-level eruption observed in webcam, volcanic ash emissions.
  • Ongoing low-level eruptions. Ash visible on webcam, and local report of ash received. Ash not discernible on satellite imagery due meteorological cloud. Heights and movement estimated using model guidance.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 06:51 UTC, 28/02/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260228/0651Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/54
INFO SOURCE: WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260227/1929Z CONTINUOUS
LOW-LEVEL ERUPTION OBSERVED IN WEBCAM, VA EMISSIONS
OBS VA DTG: 28/0651Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1524 E16748 - S1520 E16750 - S1521 E16808 - S1531 E16806 MOV E 06KT
E16808 - S1531 E16806 MOV E 06KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 28/1251Z SFC/FL100 S1523 E16747 - S1520 E16749 - S1523 E16807 - S1531 E16806
E16749 - S1523 E16807 - S1531 E16806
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 28/1851Z SFC/FL100 S1524 E16747 - S1520 E16748 - S1522 E16807 - S1531 E16806
E16748 - S1522 E16807 - S1531 E16806
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 01/0051Z SFC/FL100 S1524 E16747 - S1520 E16748 - S1524 E16807 - S1531 E16805
E16748 - S1524 E16807 - S1531 E16805
RMK: ONGOING LOW-LEVEL ERUPTIONS. ASH VISIBLE ON WEBCAM, AND
LOCAL REPORT OF ASH RECEIVED. ASH NOT DISCERNIBLE ON SAT
IMAGERY DUE MET CLOUD. HEIGHTS AND MOVEMENT ESTIMATED USING
MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260228/1251Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-28 at 01:20 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-27 19:29 UTC continuous low-level eruption observed in webcam, volcanic ash emissions.
  • Webcam imagery confirm intermittent low-level eruptions emitting ash. Ash not discernible on satellite imagery due meteorological cloud. Heights and movement estimated using model guidance.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 01:20 UTC, 28/02/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260228/0120Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/53
INFO SOURCE: WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260227/1929Z CONTINUOUS
LOW-LEVEL ERUPTION OBSERVED IN WEBCAM, VA EMISSIONS
OBS VA DTG: 28/0120Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1524 E16748 - S1520 E16750 - S1521 E16808 - S1531 E16806 MOV E 06KT
E16808 - S1531 E16806 MOV E 06KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 28/0720Z SFC/FL100 S1523 E16747 - S1520 E16749 - S1523 E16807 - S1531 E16806
E16749 - S1523 E16807 - S1531 E16806
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 28/1320Z SFC/FL100 S1524 E16747 - S1520 E16748 - S1522 E16807 - S1531 E16806
E16748 - S1522 E16807 - S1531 E16806
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 28/1920Z SFC/FL100 S1524 E16747 - S1520 E16748 - S1524 E16807 - S1531 E16805
E16748 - S1524 E16807 - S1531 E16805
RMK: WEBCAM IMAGERY CONFIRM INTERMITTENT LOW-LEVEL ERUPTIONS
EMITTING ASH. ASH NOT DISCERNIBLE ON SAT IMAGERY DUE MET
CLOUD. HEIGHTS AND MOVEMENT ESTIMATED USING MODEL GUIDANCE
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260228/0720Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-27 at 20:01 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-27 19:29 UTC continuous low-level eruption observed in webcam, volcanic ash emissions.
  • Observation and webcam imagery confirm intermittent low-level eruptions emitting ash. Ash not discernible on satellite imagery due meteorological cloud. Heights and movement estimated using model guidance.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 20:01 UTC, 27/02/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260227/2001Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/52
INFO SOURCE: WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260227/1929Z CONTINUOUS
LOW-LEVEL ERUPTION OBSERVED IN WEBCAM, VA EMISSIONS
OBS VA DTG: 27/2001Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1523 E16746 - S1511 E16810 - S1527 E16808 - S1529 E16750 MOV E 06KT
E16808 - S1529 E16750 MOV E 06KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 28/0201Z SFC/FL100 S1523 E16746 - S1511 E16810 - S1527 E16808 - S1529 E16750
E16810 - S1527 E16808 - S1529 E16750
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 28/0801Z SFC/FL100 S1522 E16746 - S1511 E16811 - S1520 E16816 - S1529 E16751
E16811 - S1520 E16816 - S1529 E16751
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 28/1401Z SFC/FL100 S1523 E16746 - S1513 E16814 - S1526 E16811 - S1530 E16751
E16814 - S1526 E16811 - S1530 E16751
RMK: OBS AND WEBCAM IMAGERY CONFIRM INTERMITTENT LOW-LEVEL
ERUPTIONS EMITTING ASH. ASH NOT DISCERNIBLE ON SAT IMAGERY
DUE MET CLOUD. HEIGHTS AND MOVEMENT ESTIMATED USING MODEL
GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260228/0201Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-27 at 19:36 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-27 19:29 UTC continuous low-level eruption observed in webcam, volcanic ash emissions.
  • More information to follow shortly.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 19:36 UTC, 27/02/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260227/1936Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/51
INFO SOURCE: WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260227/1929Z CONTINUOUS
LOW-LEVEL ERUPTION OBSERVED IN WEBCAM, VA EMISSIONS
OBS VA DTG: 27/1936Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND SFC/FL100 VRB05KT
SFC/FL100 VRB05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 28/0136Z NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 28/0736Z NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 28/1336Z NOT AVBL
RMK: MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW SHORTLY
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260228/0136Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-25 at 20:02 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-20 17:00 UTC no observed activity in last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station 24 hours.
  • No observed activity in last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station 24 hours in satellite imagery or webcam.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 20:02 UTC, 25/02/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260225/2002Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/50
INFO SOURCE: H-9 SATELLITE IMAGERY, WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260220/1700Z NO OBSERVED
ACTIVITY IN LAST 24 HRS
EST VA DTG: 25/2002Z
EST VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND SFC/FL100 270/15KT
SFC/FL100 270/15KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 26/0202Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 26/0802Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 26/1402Z NO VA EXP
RMK: NO OBSERVED ACTIVITY IN LAST 24 HRS IN SATELLITE
IMAGERY OR WEBCAM
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-25 at 14:34 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-20 17:00 UTC intermittent low-level eruption.
  • Volcanic ash not observation in satellite imagery due to meteorological cloud. Volcanic ash area and height estimated using model guidance.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 14:34 UTC, 25/02/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260225/1434Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/49
INFO SOURCE: H-9 SATELLITE IMAGERY, WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260220/1700Z INTERMITTENT
LOW-LEVEL ERUPTION
EST VA DTG: 25/1434Z
EST VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND SFC/FL100 VRB05KT
SFC/FL100 VRB05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 25/2034Z SFC/FL100 S1519 E16752 - S1528 E16753 - S1540 E16735 - S1518 E16735
E16753 - S1540 E16735 - S1518 E16735
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 26/0234Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 26/0834Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VA NOT OBS IN SATELLITE IMAGERY DUE TO MET CLD. VA AREA
AND HEIGHT ESTIMATED USING MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260225/2034Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-25 at 09:07 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • None.
  • Volcanic ash advisory center wellington has resumed responsibility for issuing vaa to the volcanic ash advisory center wellington area of responsibility.
  • Eruption at 2026-02-20 17:00 UTC continuous low-level eruption.
  • Volcanic ash is not observation in satellite imagery due to meteorological cloud. Webcam shows continuous steam plume and possible intermittent ash emissions. Volcanic ash area and height estimated using model guidance.

Original Message :

Received FVPS02 at 09:17 UTC, 25/02/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260225/0917Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: UNKNOWN
PSN: N1000 E10000
AREA: UNKNOWN
SOURCE ELEV: 9999M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/2
INFO SOURCE: NIL
ERUPTION DETAILS: NIL
OBS VA DTG: 25/0917Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND SFC/FL630 VRB05KT
SFC/FL630 VRB05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 25/1517Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 25/2117Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 26/0317Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VAAC WELLINGTON HAS RESUMED RESPONSIBILITY FOR ISSUING
VAA TO THE VAAC WELLINGTON AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=
Received FVPS01 at 09:08 UTC, 25/02/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260225/0907Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/48
INFO SOURCE: H-9 SATELLITE IMAGERY, WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260220/1700Z CONTINUOUS
LOW-LEVEL ERUPTION.
EST VA DTG: 25/0907Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1529 E16746 - S1436 E16719 - S1418 E16802 - S1523 E16759 MOV NW 15KT
E16802 - S1523 E16759 MOV NW 15KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 25/1507Z SFC/FL100 S1528 E16743 - S1413 E16804 - S1432 E16846 - S1532 E16750
E16804 - S1432 E16846 - S1532 E16750
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 25/2107Z SFC/FL100 S1532 E16750 - S1517 E16741 - S1435 E16852 - S1546 E16925
E16741 - S1435 E16852 - S1546 E16925
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 26/0307Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VA IS NOT OBS IN SATELLITE IMAGERY DUE TO MET CLD.
WEBCAM SHOWS CONTINUOUS STEAM PLUME AND POSSIBLE
INTERMITTENT ASH EMISSIONS. VA AREA AND HEIGHT ESTIMATED
USING MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260225/1507Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-25 at 07:45 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-20 17:00 UTC continuous low- level eruption.
  • Volcanic ash is not observation in satellite imagery due to meteorological cloud. Webcam shows continuous steam plume and possible intermittent ash emissions. Volcanic ash area and height estimated using model guidance.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 08:28 UTC, 25/02/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260225/0745Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/47
INFO SOURCE: H-9 SATELLITE IMAGERY, WEBCAM
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260220/1700Z CONTINUOUS LOW-
LEVEL ERUPTION
OBS VA DTG: 25/0745Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL100 S1532 E16749 - S1443 E16630 - S1404 E16722 - S1516 E16758 MOV NW 15KT
E16722 - S1516 E16758 MOV NW 15KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 25/1345Z SFC/FL100 S1525 E16754 - S1528 E16743 - S1412 E16720 - S1416 E16826
E16743 - S1412 E16720 - S1416 E16826
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 25/1945Z SFC/FL100 S1533 E16749 - S1516 E16740 - S1411 E16850 - S1511 E16917
E16740 - S1411 E16850 - S1511 E16917
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 26/0145Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VA IS NOT OBS IN SATELLITE IMAGERY DUE TO MET CLD.
WEBCAM SHOWS CONTINUOUS STEAM PLUME AND POSSIBLE
INTERMITTENT ASH EMISSIONS. VA AREA AND HEIGHT ESTIMATED
USING MODEL GUIDANCE
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260225/1345Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-25 at 02:40 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl nzkl 250210 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 02:36 UTC, 25/02/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260225/0240Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/5
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 25/0840Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 25/1440Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 25/2040Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL NZKL 250210 ISSUED BY VAAC
WELLINGTON WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN
AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260225/0840Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-25 at 02:10 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • None.
  • Volcanic ash advisory center has assumed responsibility for issuing vaa to the volcanic ash advisory center wellington area of responsibility. Please contact volcanic ash advisory center as per iavw handbook table 4-2 for volcanic ash advice to the volcanic ash advisory center wellington area of responsibility.
  • Eruption at 2026-02-20 17:00 UTC continuous low-level eruption.
  • Continuous low-level eruption. Volcano obscured by meteorological cloud. Latest webcam img shows ash emissions ongoing. Height estimated based on ecmwf model.

Original Message :

Received FVPS02 at 08:18 UTC, 25/02/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260225/0818Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: NOTICE
PSN: UNKNOWN
AREA: WELLINGTON
SOURCE ELEV: UNKNOWN
ADVISORY NR: 2026/2
INFO SOURCE: NIL
ERUPTION DETAILS: NIL
OBS VA DTG: 25/0818Z
OBS VA CLD:
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 25/1418Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 25/2018Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 26/0218Z NO VA EXP
RMK: VAAC DARWIN HAS ASSUMED RESPONSIBILITY FOR ISSUING VAA
TO THE VAAC WELLINGTON AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY. PLEASE
CONTACT VAAC DARWIN AS PER IAVW HANDBOOK TABLE 4-2 FOR
VOLCANIC ASH ADVICE TO THE VAAC WELLINGTON AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=
Received FVPS01 at 02:10 UTC, 25/02/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260225/0210Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/46
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9, WEBCAM, ECMWF MODEL
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260220/1700Z CONTINUOUS
LOW-LEVEL ERUPTION.
EST VA DTG: 25/0210Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL120 S1532 E16749 - S1443 E16629 - S1404 E16722 - S1517 E16759 MOV NW 15KT
E16722 - S1517 E16759 MOV NW 15KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 25/0810Z SFC/FL120 S1524 E16756 - S1528 E16743 - S1412 E16719 - S1416 E16826
E16743 - S1412 E16719 - S1416 E16826
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 25/1410Z SFC/FL120 S1532 E16750 - S1517 E16741 - S1411 E16849 - S1510 E16918
E16741 - S1411 E16849 - S1510 E16918
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 25/2010Z SFC/FL120 S1533 E16750 - S1516 E16742 - S1421 E16916 - S1535 E16926
E16742 - S1421 E16916 - S1535 E16926
RMK: CONTINUOUS LOW-LEVEL ERUPTION. VOLCANO OBSCURED BY MET
CLOUD. LATEST WEBCAM IMG SHOWS ASH EMISSIONS ONGOING. HEIGHT
ESTIMATED BASED ON ECMWF MODEL.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260225/0810Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-24 at 21:30 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 242101 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 21:31 UTC, 24/02/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260224/2130Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/4
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 25/0330Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 25/0930Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 25/1530Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 242101 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260225/0330Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-24 at 21:01 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-20 17:00 UTC continuous low-level eruption.
  • Continuous low-level eruption. Volcano obscured by meteorological cloud in satellite imgry and webcam. No visible ash emitted at last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station clear image [241250z], however volcanic ash emissions still possible. Height estimated based on ecmwf model.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 21:01 UTC, 24/02/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260224/2101Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/45
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9, WEBCAM, ECMWF MODEL
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260220/1700Z CONTINUOUS
LOW-LEVEL ERUPTION.
EST VA DTG: 24/2101Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL120 S1535 E16751 - S1519 E16644 - S1434 E16713 - S1515 E16800 MOV NW 10KT
E16713 - S1515 E16800 MOV NW 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 25/0301Z SFC/FL120 S1533 E16748 - S1456 E16644 - S1421 E16731 - S1516 E16759
E16644 - S1421 E16731 - S1516 E16759
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 25/0901Z NO VA EXP
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 25/1501Z NO VA EXP
RMK: CONTINUOUS LOW-LEVEL ERUPTION. VOLCANO OBSCURED BY MET
CLOUD IN SATELLITE IMGRY AND WEBCAM. NO VISIBLE ASH EMITTED
AT LAST CLEAR IMAGE [241250Z], HOWEVER VA EMISSIONS STILL
POSSIBLE. HEIGHT ESTIMATED BASED ON ECMWF MODEL.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260225/0301Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-24 at 15:30 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 241524 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 15:29 UTC, 24/02/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260224/1530Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/3
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 24/2130Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 25/0330Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 25/0930Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 241524 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260224/2130Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-24 at 15:24 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-20 17:00 UTC intermittent eruption to mid-levels.
  • Intermittent eruption to mid-levels. Volcano obscured by meteorological cloud, no visible ash emitted at last observation before a break in coverage at a manual station clear image [241250z]. Ash observed downstream of volcano in himawari-9 satellite imagery. Height estimated based on ecmwf model.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 15:24 UTC, 24/02/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260224/1524Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/44
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9, ECMWF MODEL
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260220/1700Z INTERMITTENT
ERUPTION TO MID-LEVELS
EST VA DTG: 24/1524Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL160 S1630 E16711 - S1818 E16710 - S2141 E16856 - S2126 E16602 - S1621 E16633 MOV SW 15KT
E16856 - S2126 E16602 - S1621 E16633 MOV SW 15KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 24/2124Z SFC/FL160 S1513 E16754 - S1757 E16711 - S2104 E16825 - S2102 E16505 - S1528 E16710
E16711 - S2104 E16825 - S2102 E16505 - S1528 E16710
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 25/0324Z SFC/FL160 S1514 E16756 - S1714 E16716 - S1949 E16735 - S1948 E16537 - S1502 E16641
E16716 - S1949 E16735 - S1948 E16537 - S1502 E16641
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 25/0924Z NO VA EXP
RMK: INTERMITTENT ERUPTION TO MID-LEVELS. VOLCANO OBSCURED
BY MET CLOUD, NO VISIBLE ASH EMITTED AT LAST CLEAR IMAGE
[241250Z]. ASH OBSERVED DOWNSTREAM OF VOLCANO IN HIMAWARI-9
SATELLITE IMAGERY. HEIGHT ESTIMATED BASED ON ECMWF MODEL.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260224/2124Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-24 at 09:42 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 240935 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 09:42 UTC, 24/02/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260224/0942Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/2
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 24/1542Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 24/2142Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 25/0342Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 240935 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260224/1542Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-24 at 09:35 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-20 17:00 UTC continuous eruption to mid-levels.
  • Ongoing eruption to mid-levels. Ash plume observed in himawari-9 satellite imagery. Height estimated based on models and cloud top of clouds temperatures.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 09:35 UTC, 24/02/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260224/0935Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/43
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9, WEBCAM, ECMWF MODEL
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260220/1700Z CONTINUOUS
ERUPTION TO MID-LEVELS
OBS VA DTG: 24/0935Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL160 S1521 E16756 - S1758 E16711 - S1936 E16821 - S1942 E16534 - S1521 E16727 MOV S 20KT
E16821 - S1942 E16534 - S1521 E16727 MOV S 20KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 24/1535Z SFC/FL160 S1513 E16754 - S1757 E16711 - S2104 E16825 - S2102 E16505 - S1528 E16710
E16711 - S2104 E16825 - S2102 E16505 - S1528 E16710
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 24/2135Z SFC/FL160 S1514 E16756 - S1758 E16711 - S2104 E16826 - S2102 E16505 - S1528 E16706
E16711 - S2104 E16826 - S2102 E16505 - S1528 E16706
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 25/0335Z NO VA EXP
RMK: ONGOING ERUPTION TO MID-LEVELS. ASH PLUME OBSERVED IN
HIMAWARI-9 SATELLITE IMAGERY. HEIGHT ESTIMATED BASED ON
MODELS AND CLOUD TOP TEMPERATURES.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260224/1535Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-24 at 05:21 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Please see fvps01 nzkl 240444 issued by volcanic ash advisory center wellington which describes conditions near the volcanic ash advisory center area of responsibility.

Original Message :

Received FVAU03 at 05:21 UTC, 24/02/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260224/0521Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/1
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 24/1121Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 24/1721Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 24/2321Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 240444 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260224/1054Z=
Volcanic Ash Advisory issued on 2026-02-24 at 04:44 UTC.

    Key information extracted from original VAA message :


  • Eruption at 2026-02-20 17:00 UTC continuous eruption to mid-levels.
  • Ongoing eruption to mid-levels. Ash plume observed in himawari-9 visible satellite imagery and on webcam. Height estimated based on models and cloud top of clouds temperatures.

Original Message :

Received FVPS01 at 04:44 UTC, 24/02/26 from NZKL
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260224/0444Z
VAAC: WELLINGTON
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/42
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9, WEBCAM, ECMWF MODEL
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260220/1700Z CONTINUOUS
ERUPTION TO MID-LEVELS
OBS VA DTG: 24/0444Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL160 S1521 E16756 - S1806 E16812 - S1758 E16640 - S1521 E16727 MOV S 20KT
E16640 - S1521 E16727 MOV S 20KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 24/1044Z SFC/FL160 S1513 E16754 - S1806 E16805 - S1809 E16600 - S1528 E16710
E16805 - S1809 E16600 - S1528 E16710
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 24/1644Z SFC/FL160 S1514 E16756 - S1855 E16812 - S1820 E16515 - S1528 E16706
E16812 - S1820 E16515 - S1528 E16706
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 24/2244Z SFC/FL160 S1513 E16759 - S1806 E16813 - S1809 E16541 - S1515 E16739
E16813 - S1809 E16541 - S1515 E16739
RMK: ONGOING ERUPTION TO MID-LEVELS. ASH PLUME OBSERVED IN
HIMAWARI-9 VISIBLE SATELLITE IMAGERY AND ON WEBCAM. HEIGHT
ESTIMATED BASED ON MODELS AND CLOUD TOP TEMPERATURES.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260224/1044Z=