Map of today's active volcanoesSakurajima (Kyushu, Japan): The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo issued the following bulletin.Original VAAC bulletin: ERUPTED AT 20261019/1825Z FL100 EXTD NE OBS VA DTG: 19/1830ZTaal (Luzon, Philippines): The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo issued the following bulletin.Original VAAC bulletin: ERUPTION AT 20261019/1629Z FL020 REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 19/1630ZKrakatau (Sunda Strait, Indonesia): Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 17000 ft (5200 m), or flight level 170.Original VAAC bulletin: ash plume to 17,000 ft (5,200 m) as of Oct 19, 09:37 UTCSemeru (East Java, Indonesia): An eruption was reported at Semeru at 06:33 UTC on October 19. Ash movement toward the northwest at 5 knots is estimated, but the ash plume height was not observed; forecasts and ground reports indicate intermittent eruptions.Original VAAC bulletin: Semeru Volcanic Ash AdvisoryDukono (Halmahera): 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 Oct 19, 10:40 UTCWhite Island (New Zealand): Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Wellington 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 Oct 19, 19:58 UTCKilauea (Hawai'i): (19 Oct) The eruptive episode of the volcano from mid-August until 18 October, when the latest powerful, 55th lava fountaining activity took place, is clearly visible from the attached satellite imagery timelapse. The red lava continues to layer the Halemaʻumaʻu summit crater as multiple lava fountains remain active.Puracé (Colombia): Occasional volcanic ash emissions have been reported for Puracé. No specific ash plume height or observation time is available in this advisory.Original VAAC bulletin: Puracé Volcanic Ash AdvisorySangay (Ecuador): Occasional volcanic ash emissions have been reported at Sangay. Ash was not currently observed in satellite imagery, but emissions are likely continuing based on recent activity. Forecasts indicate possible ash movement to the southwest.Original VAAC bulletin: Sangay Volcanic Ash AdvisoryReventador (Ecuador): The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington issued the following bulletin.Original VAAC bulletin: OCNL VA EMSNevados de Chillán (Central Chile): (18 Oct) As of 18 October 2026 at 20:40 UTC, only intermittent puffs of steam were observed at Nevados de Chillán, with no volcanic ash identifiable from satellite data. Forecasts indicate no ash expected in the next 18 hours.Original VAAC bulletin: no ash plume observed as of 18 Oct 2026, 20:40 UTCVolcano Activity Summary for 19 Oct 2026: