Aoba Volcanic Ash Advisory: ash plume to 7,000 ft (2,100 m) as of Sep 5, 20:43 UTC

Volcano Discovery 11 h Vanuatu

Satellite image of Aoba volcano on 5 Sep 2026 Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Wellington warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 7000 ft (2100 m), or flight level 070, and moving at 10 kts in SE direction. Original VAAC bulletin: FVPS01 at 20:43 UTC, 05/09/26 from NZKL VA ADVISORY DTG: 20260905/2043Z VAAC: WELLINGTON VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030 PSN: S1

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