Satellite image of Lewotobi volcano on 23 Aug 2026Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 7000 ft (2100 m), or flight level 070.Original VAAC bulletin:FVAU04 at 07:22 UTC, 23/08/26 from ADRMVA ADVISORYDTG: 20260823/0722ZVAAC: DARWINVOLCANO: LEWOTOBI 264180PSN: S0833 E12246AREA: INDONESIASOURCE ELEV: 1703M AMSLADVISORY NR: 2026/412INFO SOURCE: CVGHM, HIMAWARI-9ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL070 REP FM GND AT 23/0640Z MOV NWEST VA DTG: 23/0700ZEST VA CLD: SFC/FL070 S0835 E12248 - S0835 E12220 - S0817 E12225 - S0831 E12248 MOV NW 10KTFCST VA CLD +6 HR: 23/1300Z NO VA EXPFCST VA CLD +12 HR: 23/1900Z NO VA EXPFCST VA CLD +18 HR: 24/0100Z NO VA EXPRMK: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE ON RECENT SATELLITE IMAGERY. MOVEMENT AND FORECAST BASED ON GROUND REPORT AND MODEL DATA. VA IS LIKELY TO DISSIPATE WITHIN 6HRS.NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260823/1322Z=