Satellite image of Lewotolo volcano on 26 Feb 2026Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 6000 ft (1800 m) altitude or flight level 060 and is moving at 15 kts in E direction.The full report is as follows:FVAU04 at 12:48 UTC, 26/02/26 from ADRMVA ADVISORYDTG: 20260226/1250ZVAAC: DARWINVOLCANO: LEWOTOLOK 264230PSN: S0816 E12330AREA: INDONESIASOURCE ELEV: 1423M AMSLADVISORY NR: 2026/53INFO SOURCE: CVGHM, HIMAWARI-9ERUPTION DETAILS: VA REPORTED TO FL060 AT 26/1130ZOBS VA DTG: 26/1230ZOBS VA CLD: SFC/FL060 S0816 E12328 - S0813 E12329 - S0813 E12347 - S0826 E12342 MOV E 15KTFCST VA CLD +6 HR: 26/1830Z NOT AVBLFCST VA CLD +12 HR: 27/0030Z NOT AVBLFCST VA CLD +18 HR: 27/0630Z NOT AVBLRMK: CVGHM REPORTED CONTINUOUS VA EMISSION TO FL060. VA UNIDENTIFIABLE ON SATELLITE IMAGERY DO TO MET CLOUD IN AREA. HEIGHT AND WINDS BASED ON GROUND REPORT AND MODEL GUIDANCE. NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260226/1650Z=