Volcanic activity worldwide 20 Mar 2026: Fuego volcano, Popocatépetl, Merapi, Semeru, Shiveluch, Ib...

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Map of today's active volcanoesShiveluch (Kamchatka): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Washington (VAAC) issued the following report: NOT PROVIDEDCanlaon (Central Philippines): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ERUPTION AT 20260320/1302Z FL090 EXTD SW REPORTED OBS VA DTG:20/1320Z...20 Mar:The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that the eruption continued at Kanlaon on 19 March 2026 (local). Plume(s) rose to a maximum of 500 m (1,640 ft) above the vent. The alert level remained at "2 - Moderate Level of Volcanic Unrest" (on a 0–5 level scale).Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) ... [read more] ... [show less] Current Alerts:Observatory alert level: "2 - Moderate Level of Volcanic Unrest" (on a 0–5 level scale)Taal (Luzon, Philippines): (20 Mar) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that the eruption continued at Taal on 19 March 2026 (local). The alert level remained at "1 - Low-Level Unrest" (on a 0–5 level scale).Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) ... [read more] ... [show less] Current Alerts:Observatory alert level: "1 - Low-Level Unrest" (on a 0–5 level scale)Mayon (Luzon Island, Philippines): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ERUPTION AT 20260320/1617Z VA CLD UNKNOWN REPORTED OBS VA DTG:20/1620Z...20 Mar:The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that the eruption continued at Mayon on 19 March 2026 (local). Lava effusion continued from the summit crater. As of 19 March, lava flow lengths remained at 3.8 km in the Basud Gully (E flank), 3.2 km in the Bonga Gully (SE flank), and 1.3 km in the Mi-isi Gully (S flank). Short-lived lava fountaining was observed. Minor episodic Strombolian activity was observed. There were 412 seismically detected rockfalls. An episode of tremor lasting 2 minutes was recorded. Crater glow was visible to the naked eye. Sulfur dioxide (SO₂) emissions averaged 1,132 tonnes per day on 19 March. Plume(s) rose to a maximum of 1,400 m (4,593 ft) above the vent. The alert level remained at "3 - Increased Tendency Towards Hazardous Eruption" (on a 0–5 level scale). Activity also included: inflationary deformation, seismically detected pyroclastic density current(s) (PDCs), volcanic seismicity.Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) ... [read more] ... [show less] Current Alerts:Observatory alert level: "3 - Increased Tendency Towards Hazardous Eruption" (on a 0–5 level scale)Ibu (Halmahera, Indonesia): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report: ERUPTION LAST REPORTED AT 20/0744Z EST VA DTG:20/1730Z...20 Mar:The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Ibu on 19 March 2026 (local). There were 105 seismically detected explosions reported. The alert level remained at "Level 2 - Alert" (on a 4-level scale).Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) ... [read more] ... [show less] Current Alerts:Observatory alert level: "Level 2 - Alert" (on a 4-level scale)Tambora (Sumbawa): (20 Mar) The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Tambora on 19 March 2026 (local). The alert level remained at "Level 2 - Alert" (on a 4-level scale).Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) ... [read more] ... [show less] Current Alerts:Observatory alert level: "Level 2 - Alert" (on a 4-level scale)Lewotobi (Flores): (20 Mar) The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Lewotobi (Laki-Laki) on 19 March 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 100 m (328 ft) above the vent. There were 2 explosions reported, with plumes rising to a maximum of 1,000 m (3,281 ft) above the vent. The alert level remained at "Level 2 - Alert" (on a 4-level scale). Activity also included: seismically detected flowage event(s), low-frequency (LF) seismicity.Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) ... [read more] ... [show less] Current Alerts:Observatory alert level: "Level 2 - Alert" (on a 4-level scale)Lewotolo (Lesser Sunda Islands): (20 Mar) The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Lewotolok on 19 March 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 50 m (164 ft) above the vent. There were 26 seismically detected explosions reported. The alert level remained at "Level 2 - Alert" (on a 4-level scale).Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) ... [read more] ... [show less] Current Alerts:Observatory alert level: "Level 2 - Alert" (on a 4-level scale)Merapi (Central Java, Indonesia): (20 Mar) The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Merapi on 19 March 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 100 m (328 ft) above the vent. There were 6 hot rockfalls, traveling up to 1,600 m. The alert level remained at "Level 3 - Standby" (on a 4-level scale).Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) ... [read more] ... [show less] Current Alerts:Observatory alert level: "Level 3 - Standby" (on a 4-level scale)Semeru (East Java, Indonesia): (20 Mar) The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Semeru on 19 March 2026 (local). There were 61 seismically detected explosions reported. Ash and gas plume(s) rose to a maximum of 800 m (2,625 ft) above the vent. There were 4 seismically detected rockfalls. The alert level remained at "Level 3 - Standby" (on a 4-level scale).Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) ... [read more] ... [show less] Current Alerts:Observatory alert level: "Level 3 - Standby" (on a 4-level scale)Marapi (Western Sumatra, Indonesia): (20 Mar) The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Marapi on 19 March 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 400 m (1,312 ft) above the vent. There was 1 seismically detected explosion reported. The alert level remained at "Level 2 - Alert" (on a 4-level scale).Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) ... [read more] ... [show less] Current Alerts:Observatory alert level: "Level 2 - Alert" (on a 4-level scale)Dukono (Halmahera): (20 Mar) The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Dukono on 19 March 2026 (local). Ash and gas plume(s) rose to a maximum of 150 m (492 ft) above the vent. The alert level remained at "Level 2 - Alert" (on a 4-level scale).Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) ... [read more] ... [show less] Current Alerts:Observatory alert level: "Level 2 - Alert" (on a 4-level scale)Aoba (Vanuatu): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Wellington (VAAC) issued the following report: CONTINUOUS LOW-LEVEL ERUPTION EST VA DTG:20/1511ZPopocatépetl (Central Mexico): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 21000 ft (6400 m) altitude or flight level 210 .The full report is as follows: NEW VA EMS to 21000 ft (6400 m)...20 Mar:The Centro Nacional de Prevención de Desastres (CENAPRED) reported that the eruption continued at Popocatépetl between 18 March 2026 (local) and 19 March 2026 (local). The alert level remained at "Yellow Alert - Phase 2" (level 4 on a 7-level scale).Source: Centro Nacional de Prevención de Desastres (CENAPRED) ... [read more] ... [show less] Current Alerts:Observatory alert level: "Yellow Alert - Phase 2" (level 4 on a 7-level scale)Fuego (Guatemala): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 15000 ft (4600 m) altitude or flight level 150 .The full report is as follows: OCNL TO FRQT VA EMS. to 15000 ft (4600 m)...20 Mar:The Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH) reported that the eruption continued at Fuego between 18 March 2026 (local) and 19 March 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 300 m (984 ft) above the vent. Incandescent material was ejected in pulses up to 300 m above the vent throughout the night. There were explosions reported, occurring at a rate of up to 13 per hour, with plumes rising to a maximum of 1,037 m (3,402 ft) above the vent. There were incandescent rockfalls. Activity also included: audible sounds (e.g., booms, rumbling), shockwave.Source: Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH) ... [read more] ... [show less] Current Alerts:Observatory alert level: unavailable or not collectedSangay (Ecuador): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 20000 ft (6100 m) altitude or flight level 200 .The full report is as follows: OCNL TO FRQT VA EMS. to 20000 ft (6100 m)...20 Mar:The Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN) reported that the eruption continued at Sangay between 18 March 2026 (local) and 19 March 2026 (local). There were 137 seismically detected explosions reported. Ash and gas plume(s) rose to a maximum of 1,500 m (4,921 ft) above the vent. There were incandescent rockfalls, descending 1,200 m below the crater. The alert level remained at "2 - Yellow" (on a 4-level scale). Activity also included: thermal anomaly(ies).Source: Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN) ... [read more] ... [show less] Current Alerts:Observatory alert level: "2 - Yellow" (on a 4-level scale)Reventador (Ecuador): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 16000 ft (4900 m) altitude or flight level 160 .The full report is as follows: FRQT VA EMS to 16000 ft (4900 m)...20 Mar:The Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN) reported that the eruption continued at Reventador between 18 March 2026 (local) and 19 March 2026 (local). The alert level remained at "3 - Orange" (on a 4-level scale).Source: Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN) ... [read more] ... [show less] Current Alerts:Observatory alert level: "3 - Orange" (on a 4-level scale)Sabancaya (Peru): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Buenos Aires (VAAC) issued the following report: NO VA ERUPTION...20 Mar:The Centro Vulcanológico Nacional del Instituto Geofísico del Perú (CENVUL-IGP) reported that the eruption continued at Sabancaya between 18 March 2026 (local) and 19 March 2026 (local). There was 1 explosion reported, with plumes rising to a maximum of 2,000 m (6,562 ft) above the vent. A total of 8 earthquakes related to the movement of magma and gases were recorded. The alert level remained at "Orange" (level 3 on a 4-level scale). Activity also included: thermal anomaly(ies).Source: Centro Vulcanológico Nacional del Instituto Geofísico del Perú (CENVUL-IGP) ... [read more] ... [show less] Current Alerts:Observatory alert level: "Orange" (level 3 on a 4-level scale)Piton de la Fournaise (La Réunion): The activity at the eruption site increased.Both parameters, lava effusion and volcanic tremor, have continued to be elevated over the past 24 hours. ... [read more] ... [show less] The height of lava fountains increased from low to mid to high levels.The lava delta is still being fed by lava flow on the eastern coastline....20 Mar:The Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris - Observatoire volcanologique du Piton de la Fournaise (IPGP-OVPF) reported that the eruption continued at Fournaise, Piton de la on 19 March 2026 (local). The alert level remained at "Alert 2-2" (level 3 on a 0–4 level scale).Source: Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris - Observatoire volcanologique du Piton de la Fournaise (IPGP-OVPF) ... [read more] ... [show less] Current Alerts:Observatory alert level: "Alert 2-2" (level 3 on a 0–4 level scale)Volcano Activity Summary for 20 Mar 2026: