Map of today's active volcanoesChikurachki (Paramushir Island): Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 15000 ft (4600 m), or flight level 150, and moving at 15 kts in NE direction.Original VAAC bulletin: ash plume to 15,000 ft (4,600 m) as of Sep 20, 19:20 UTCSakurajima (Kyushu, Japan): An eruption was reported at Sakurajima at 17:03 UTC on 20 September 2026, but no volcanic ash cloud was identifiable in satellite data as of 17:10 UTC. No forecasts for ash cloud movement are available.Original VAAC bulletin: no ash plume observed as of 17:10 UTCIbu (Halmahera, Indonesia): The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin issued the following bulletin.Original VAAC bulletin: VA EMISSION REP FM GND AT 20/0710Z EST VA DTG: 20/0950ZLewotolo (Lesser Sunda Islands): 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 Sep 20, 16:58 UTCSemeru (East Java, Indonesia): Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 15000 ft (4600 m), or flight level 150.Original VAAC bulletin: ash plume to 15,000 ft (4,600 m) as of Sep 20, 09:20 UTCAmbrym (Vanuatu): (19 Sep) No volcanic ash was detected from Ambrym as of 19 September 2026, 22:41 UTC. No further advisories are expected according to the latest Wellington VAAC bulletin.Original VAAC bulletin: no ash plume observed as of 19 Sep 22:41 UTCPopocatépetl (Central Mexico): (20 Sep) Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 22000 ft (6700 m), or flight level 220.Original VAAC bulletin: ash plume to 22,000 ft (6,700 m) as of Sep 20, 00:01 UTCSantiaguito (Guatemala): The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington issued the following bulletin.Original VAAC bulletin: VA EMS OBSD IN WEBCAMFuego (Guatemala): Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 14000 ft (4300 m), or flight level 140.Original VAAC bulletin: ash plume to 14,000 ft (4,300 m) as of Sep 20, 16:20 UTCMasaya (Nicaragua): (20 Sep) No volcanic ash was observed from Masaya as of 02:40 UTC on 20 September 2026. Satellite and webcam data did not detect ash, and no reports were received.Original VAAC bulletin: no ash plume observed as of 20 Sep 2026, 02:40 UTCPuracé (Colombia): Possible volcanic ash emissions were reported for Puracé, but no ash plume or height was observed as of the latest advisory on 20 September 2026 at 13:29 UTC. Forecasts indicate potential movement to the west, but no ash is expected after 21 September 2026 at 01:00 UTC.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 21000 ft (6400 m), or flight level 210, and moving at 5 kts in S direction.Original VAAC bulletin: ash plume to 21,000 ft (6,400 m) as of Sep 20, 12:20 UTCReventador (Ecuador): The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington issued the following bulletin.Original VAAC bulletin: VA EMS OBSD IN WEBCAMSabancaya (Peru): Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Buenos Aires warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 22000 ft (6700 m), or flight level 220, and moving at 15 kts in NE direction.Original VAAC bulletin: ash plume to 22,000 ft (6,700 m) as of Sep 20, 17:10 UTCNevados de Chillán (Central Chile): (20 Sep) A new eruption started at the volcano.On 18 September, since 14:10 local time, strong grey-to-black ash emissions occurred from the summit crater, spreading south. The abundant ash plume rose about 380 meters above the vent.The alert level for the volcano remains at Yellow.Volcano Activity Summary for 20 Sep 2026: