Map of today's active volcanoesSheveluch (Kamchatka): The Anchorage VAAC issued a volcanic ash advisory for Sheveluch on November 5, 2026, at 18:26 UTC. No observed ash plume height or recent observation details were provided in this bulletin.Original VAAC bulletin: no observed ash plume height availableSakurajima (Kyushu, Japan): An explosion was reported at Sakurajima at 13:17 UTC on 5 November 2026, but no volcanic ash cloud was identifiable in satellite data as of 13:10 UTC. No forecast ash cloud information is available.Original VAAC bulletin: no ash plume observed as of 05 Nov 2026, 13:10 UTCKarangetang (Siau Island, Sangihe Islands, Indonesia): (5 Nov) Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 9000 ft (2700 m), or flight level 090, and moving at 05 kts in SW direction.Original VAAC bulletin: ash plume to 9,000 ft (2,700 m) as of Nov 5, 05:45 UTCIbu (Halmahera, Indonesia): Explosive 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: ash plume to 7,000 ft (2,100 m) as of Nov 5, 18:20 UTCBromo (East Java, Indonesia): The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin issued the following bulletin.Original VAAC bulletin: VA REP TO FL090 AT 05/1011Z EST VA DTG: 05/1050ZSemeru (East Java, Indonesia): (5 Nov) A strong eruption occurred at the volcano this morning.At about 09:30 AM local time, a pyroclastic flow descended over the southern slope. The block-and-ash flow has been likely triggered by the gravitational collapse of the lava dome in the inner summit crater as well as the lava flow on the steep slope of the volcano. It also formed secondary ash columns (so-called phoenix clouds), as can be seen in the image, and rose about 700 meters above the summit. ... [read more] ... [show less] Pyroclastic flows are deadly, turbulent hot avalanche of lava rock fragments of all sizes embedded in a mixture of turbulent gas and ash racing down slopes.Dukono (Halmahera): Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 8000 ft (2400 m), or flight level 080, and moving at 05 kts in SW direction.Original VAAC bulletin: ash plume to 8,000 ft (2,400 m) as of Nov 5, 16:50 UTCPopocatépetl (Central Mexico): (5 Nov) The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington issued the following bulletin.Original VAAC bulletin: PSBL CONTG VA EMS.Santiaguito (Guatemala): (5 Nov) Possible volcanic ash emissions were reported for Santiaguito, but no ash plume was detected in satellite imagery as of the latest advisory. Forecasts indicate potential southwestward movement of ash, with no ash expected after 19:00 UTC on November 5, 2026.Original VAAC bulletin: Santiaguito Volcanic Ash AdvisoryFuego (Guatemala): Sporadic volcanic ash emissions have been reported at Fuego. No specific ash plume height or observation time was provided in the latest advisory; forecasts indicate possible continued movement.Original VAAC bulletin: Fuego Volcanic Ash AdvisoryPuracé (Colombia): (4 Nov) Volcanic ash emissions were reported at Puracé on November 4, 2026. Satellite imagery did not detect ash, possibly due to weather clouds; forecasts indicate westward movement through the next six hours.Original VAAC bulletin: Puracé Volcanic Ash AdvisorySangay (Ecuador): Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 19000 ft (5800 m), or flight level 190.Original VAAC bulletin: ash plume to 19,000 ft (5,800 m) as of Nov 5, 11:30 UTCReventador (Ecuador): Occasional volcanic ash emissions were reported for Reventador. As of the latest advisory, no ash plume height was observed or specified; forecasts indicate possible continued emissions and movement toward the northwest.Original VAAC bulletin: Reventador Volcanic Ash AdvisoryNevados de Chillán (Central Chile): As of 5 November 2026 at 15:20 UTC, no volcanic ash emission was observed from Nevados de Chillán. Forecasts indicate no ash expected in the next 18 hours.Original VAAC bulletin: no ash plume observed as of 5 Nov 2026, 15:20 UTC