Satellite image of Ibu volcano on 18 Oct 2026Explosive activity continues. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned of a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 6000 ft (1800 m), or flight level 060, and moving at 10 kts in NE direction.Original VAAC bulletin:FVAU03 at 06:58 UTC, 18/10/26 from ADRMVA ADVISORYDTG: 20261018/0700ZVAAC: DARWINVOLCANO: IBU 268030PSN: N0129 E12738AREA: INDONESIASOURCE ELEV: 1325M AMSLADVISORY NR: 2026/1182INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9, CVGHMERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL060 LAST REPORTED AT 17/2050ZEST VA DTG: 18/0640ZEST VA CLD: SFC/FL060 N0130 E12734 - N0156 E12742 - N0154 E12756 - N0142 E12759 - N0125 E12742 MOV NE 10KTFCST VA CLD +6 HR: 18/1240Z NO VA EXPFCST VA CLD +12 HR: 18/1840Z NO VA EXPFCST VA CLD +18 HR: 19/0040Z NO VA EXPRMK: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE ON SATELLITE IMAGERY DUE TO MET CLOUD AND ASH FROM EARLIER ERUPTION IS EXPECTED TO DISSIPATE WITHIN 6HRS. VA HEIGHT AND MOVEMENT BASED ON SATELLITE IMAGERY, GROUND REPORTS AND MODEL GUIDANCE.NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20261018/1300Z=