Volcanic activity worldwide 7 Mar 2026: Santiaguito volcano, Pacaya, Fuego, Popocatépetl, Soputan, ...

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Map of today's active volcanoesCanlaon (Central Philippines): The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that the eruption continued at Kanlaon on 6 March 2026 (local). 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): The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that the eruption continued at Taal on 6 March 2026 (local). Plume(s) rose to a maximum of 500 m (1,640 ft) above the vent. 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 20260307/1937Z VA CLD UNKNOWN REPORTED OBS VA DTG:07/1930Z...7 Mar:The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that the eruption continued at Mayon on 6 March 2026 (local). Lava effusion continued from the summit crater. As of 6 March, lava flow lengths remained at 3.8 km in the Basud Gully (E flank), 2.9 km in the Bonga Gully (SE flank), and 1.3 km in the Mi-isi Gully (S flank). Minor Strombolian activity was occasionally observed. Ash and gas plume(s) rose to a maximum of 500 m (1,640 ft) above the vent. There were 355 seismically detected rockfalls. Crater glow was visible to the naked eye. Sulfur dioxide (SO₂) emissions averaged 7,633 tonnes per day on 6 March. 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)Telong (northern Sumatra, Indonesia): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Telong, Bur ni on 6 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)Karangetang (Siau Island, Sangihe Islands, Indonesia): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Karangetang on 6 March 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 50 m (164 ft) above the vent. PVMBG observed a slight increase in the number of deep volcanic earthquakes.Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) ... [read more] ... [show less] Current Alerts:Observatory alert level: unavailable or not collectedIbu (Halmahera, Indonesia): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 7000 ft (2100 m) altitude or flight level 070 and is moving at 10 kts in SE direction.The full report is as follows: VA TO FL070 LAST REPORTED AT 07/1440Z EST VA DTG:07/1840Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)...7 Mar:The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Ibu on 6 March 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 200 m (656 ft) above the vent. There were 99 seismically detected explosions reported. Ash and gas plume(s) rose to a maximum of 300 m (984 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)Tangkubanparahu (West Java): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) issued a report for Tangkuban Parahu on 6 March 2026 (local). The alert level remained at "Level 1 - Normal" (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 1 - Normal" (on a 4-level scale)Sangeang Api (Flores Sea, Indonesia): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported on activity at Sangeang Api on 6 March 2026 (local). Seismic activity was not recorded due to issues with the monitoring equipment.Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) ... [read more] ... [show less] Current Alerts:Observatory alert level: unavailable or not collectedLewotobi (Flores): 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 6 March 2026 (local). The alert level remained at "Level 2 - Alert" (on a 4-level scale). Activity also included: 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)Soputan (North Sulawesi, Indonesia): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Soputan on 6 March 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 20 m (66 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)Lewotolo (Lesser Sunda Islands): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Lewotolok on 6 March 2026 (local). There were 92 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): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Merapi on 6 March 2026 (local). There were 83 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)Semeru (East Java, Indonesia): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Semeru on 6 March 2026 (local). There were 69 seismically detected explosions reported. Ash and gas plume(s) rose to a maximum of 500 m (1,640 ft) above the vent. There was 1 seismically detected rockfall. 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): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Marapi on 6 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)Dukono (Halmahera): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Dukono on 6 March 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 400 m (1,312 ft) above the vent. The seismograph malfunctioned. 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)Awu (Sulawesi & Sangihe Islands): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Awu on 6 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)Kerinci (Sumatra): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Kerinci on 6 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)Lokon-Empung (North Sulawesi, Indonesia): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Lokon-Empung on 6 March 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 25 m (82 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 Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report: UNKNOWN OBS VA DTG:NOT PROVIDEDKilauea (Hawai'i): The United States Geological Survey - Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (USGS-HVO) reported that there was a pause in eruptive activity at Kilauea between 5 March 2026 (local) and 6 March 2026 (local). Continuous glow was observed from the south and north vents throughout the night. The alert level remained at "Watch" (level 3 on a 4-level scale). The aviation alert level remained at "Orange" (level 3 on a 4-level scale).Source: United States Geological Survey - Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (USGS-HVO) ... [read more] ... [show less] Current Alerts:Observatory alert level: "Watch" (level 3 on a 4-level scale)Shishaldin (Aleutian Islands, Alaska): The United States Geological Survey - Alaska Volcano Observatory (USGS-AVO) reported that unrest continued at Shishaldin between 5 March 2026 (local) and 6 March 2026 (local). The alert level remained at "Advisory" (level 2 on a 4-level scale). The aviation alert level remained at "Yellow" (level 2 on a 4-level scale).Source: United States Geological Survey - Alaska Volcano Observatory (USGS-AVO) ... [read more] ... [show less] Current Alerts:Observatory alert level: "Advisory" (level 2 on a 4-level scale)Great Sitkin (United States, Aleutian Islands): The United States Geological Survey - Alaska Volcano Observatory (USGS-AVO) reported that the eruption continued at Great Sitkin between 5 March 2026 (local) and 6 March 2026 (local). Lava continued to slowly erupt in the summit crater. The alert level remained at "Watch" (level 3 on a 4-level scale). The aviation alert level remained at "Orange" (level 3 on a 4-level scale).Source: United States Geological Survey - Alaska Volcano Observatory (USGS-AVO) ... [read more] ... [show less] Current Alerts:Observatory alert level: "Watch" (level 3 on a 4-level scale)Popocatépetl (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: VA EMS OBS to 21000 ft (6400 m)...7 Mar:The Centro Nacional de Prevención de Desastres (CENAPRED) reported that the eruption continued at Popocatépetl between 5 March 2026 (local) and 6 March 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) were reported. 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)Santiaguito (Guatemala): The Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH) reported that the eruption continued at Santa María between 5 March 2026 (local) and 6 March 2026 (local). There were explosions reported, occurring at a rate of up to 1 per hour with plumes rising to a maximum of 3,400 m (11,155 ft) above sea level. Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 500 m (1,640 ft) above the vent.Source: Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH) ... [read more] ... [show less] Current Alerts:Observatory alert level: unavailable or not collectedPacaya (Guatemala): The Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH) reported that unrest continued at Pacaya between 5 March 2026 (local) and 6 March 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) were reported.Source: Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH) ... [read more] ... [show less] Current Alerts:Observatory alert level: unavailable or not collectedFuego (Guatemala): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 14000 ft (4300 m) altitude or flight level 140 .The full report is as follows: VA EMS OBS to 14000 ft (4300 m)...7 Mar:The Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH) reported that the eruption continued at Fuego between 5 March 2026 (local) and 6 March 2026 (local). There were explosions reported, occurring at a rate of up to 12 per hour, with plumes rising to a maximum of 1,037 m (3,402 ft) above the vent. Throughout the night, incandescent material was ejected in pulses above the crater. Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 537 m (1,762 ft) above the vent. 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 collectedTurrialba (Costa Rica): The Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Costa Rica - Universidad Nacional (OVSICORI-UNA) reported that unrest continued at Turrialba between 5 March 2026 (local) and 6 March 2026 (local). The alert level remained at "Level 2 - Warning" (on a 0–4 level scale).Source: Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Costa Rica - Universidad Nacional (OVSICORI-UNA) ... [read more] ... [show less] Current Alerts:Observatory alert level: "Level 2 - Warning" (on a 0–4 level scale)Rincón de la Vieja (Costa Rica): The Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Costa Rica - Universidad Nacional (OVSICORI-UNA) reported that unrest continued at Rincón de la Vieja between 5 March 2026 (local) and 6 March 2026 (local). Sulfur dioxide (SO₂) flux returned to baseline levels. The alert level remained at "Level 2 - Warning" (on a 0–4 level scale). The aviation alert level remained at "Yellow" (level 2 on a 4-level scale).Source: Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Costa Rica - Universidad Nacional (OVSICORI-UNA) ... [read more] ... [show less] Current Alerts:Observatory alert level: "Level 2 - Warning" (on a 0–4 level scale)Poas (Costa Rica): The Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Costa Rica - Universidad Nacional (OVSICORI-UNA) reported that the eruption continued at Poás between 5 March 2026 (local) and 6 March 2026 (local). Long-period (LP) seismic events with prominent amplitudes were recorded. Ground deformation indicated significant uplift in the crater area. Sulfur dioxide (SO₂) flux increased between 27 February and 6 March. The alert level remained at "Level 2 - Warning" (on a 0–4 level scale). The aviation alert level remained at "Yellow" (level 2 on a 4-level scale).Source: Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Costa Rica - Universidad Nacional (OVSICORI-UNA) ... [read more] ... [show less] Current Alerts:Observatory alert level: "Level 2 - Warning" (on a 0–4 level scale)Sangay (Ecuador): The Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN) reported that the eruption continued at Sangay between 5 March 2026 (local) and 6 March 2026 (local). There were 165 seismically detected explosions reported. Ash and gas plume(s) rose to a maximum of 1,000 m (3,281 ft) above the vent. 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): The Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN) reported that the eruption continued at Reventador between 5 March 2026 (local) and 6 March 2026 (local). There were 84 seismically detected explosions reported. 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): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Buenos Aires warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 22000 ft (6700 m) altitude or flight level 220 and is moving at 10 kts in SW direction.The full report is as follows: continuous ash emissions to 22000 ft (6700 m)...7 Mar:The Centro Vulcanológico Nacional del Instituto Geofísico del Perú (CENVUL-IGP) reported that the eruption continued at Sabancaya between 5 March 2026 (local) and 6 March 2026 (local). A total of 19 earthquakes related to the movement of magma and gases were recorded. At 0954 on 6 March, an explosion generated a plume that rose approximately 2,500 m above the vent. 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 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 6 March 2026 (local). The alert level remained at "Alert 2-1" (level 2 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 2-1" (level 2 on a 0–4 level scale)...6 Mar:The effusive eruption at the volcano continues.Lava flows continue to emerge to the east, and in the first half, remain hidden from view in lava tubes.