Global Volcanic Unrest: Multiple Eruptions and Alerts – March 14, 2026

Volcanic activity remains elevated across the globe, with ongoing eruptions and heightened alert levels at numerous volcanoes as of March 14, 2026. From Russia’s Shiveluch volcano to widespread activity in Indonesia and the Philippines, monitoring agencies are closely tracking conditions and issuing advisories to mitigate potential hazards.

Shiveluch Volcano, Russia: Continuous Ash Emissions

Explosive activity continues at Shiveluch volcano in Kamchatka, Russia. The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Anchorage reports that volcanic ash is being continuously observed in satellite imagery, reaching an estimated altitude of 29,000 feet (8,800 meters), or flight level 290. The ash plume is moving in a southeasterly direction at 30 knots. VAAC Anchorage advisory details the ongoing situation.

Philippines: Ongoing Eruptions at Canlaon, Taal, and Mayon

Several volcanoes in the Philippines are exhibiting ongoing eruptive activity.

• Canlaon: The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reports continued eruption activity, with the alert level remaining at “2 – Moderate Level of Volcanic Unrest.”
• Taal: Eruption activity continues at Taal volcano, with the alert level similarly remaining at “1 – Low-Level Unrest.”
• Mayon: PHIVOLCS reports continued eruption activity at Mayon, maintaining an alert level of “3 – Increased Tendency Towards Hazardous Eruption.”

Indonesia: Multiple Volcanoes on Alert

Numerous volcanoes across Indonesia remain under alert status, with ongoing unrest reported at:

• Telong: Alert level remains at “Level 2 – Alert.”
• Karangetang: Alert level remains at “Level 2 – Alert.”
• Raung: Alert level remains at “Level 2 – Alert.”
• Ibu: VAAC Darwin reports ongoing eruption activity, with the alert level at “Level 2 – Alert.”
• Tangkubanparahu: Alert level remains at “Level 1 – Normal.”
• Sangeang Api: Alert level remains at “Level 2 – Alert.”
• Tambora: Alert level remains at “Level 2 – Alert.”
• Lewotobi: Alert level remains at “Level 2 – Alert.”
• Soputan: Alert level remains at “Level 2 – Alert.”
• Lewotolo: Alert level remains at “Level 2 – Alert.”
• Merapi: Alert level remains at “Level 3 – Standby.”
• Semeru: VAAC Darwin reports ongoing eruption activity, with the alert level at “Level 3 – Standby.”
• Marapi: VAAC Darwin reports ongoing eruption activity, with the alert level at “Level 2 – Alert.”
• Dukono: Alert level remains at “Level 2 – Alert.”
• Kerinci: Alert level remains at “Level 2 – Alert.”
• Iya: Alert level remains at “Level 2 – Alert.”
• Lokon-Empung: Alert level remains at “Level 2 – Alert.”

Other Notable Volcanic Activity

• Aoba (Vanuatu): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) is monitoring the situation.
• Kilauea (Hawai’i): The U.S. Geological Survey – Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (USGS-HVO) reports continued eruption activity, with the alert level at “Watch” and the aviation alert level at “Orange.”
• Shishaldin (Aleutian Islands, Alaska): The USGS-AVO reports continued unrest, with the alert level at “Advisory” and the aviation alert level at “Yellow.”
• Great Sitkin (Aleutian Islands, Alaska): The USGS-AVO reports continued eruption activity, with the alert level at “Watch” and the aviation alert level at “Orange.”
• Santiaguito (Guatemala): Explosive activity continues, with a volcanic ash plume reaching 14,000 feet.
• Fuego (Guatemala): Ongoing volcanic ash emissions are being monitored.
• Sangay (Ecuador): Continued eruption activity, with the alert level at “2 – Yellow.”
• Reventador (Ecuador): Explosive activity continues, with a volcanic ash plume reaching 15,000 feet and the alert level at “3 – Orange.”
• Sabancaya (Peru): Continued eruption activity, with the alert level at “Orange.”
• Piton de la Fournaise (La Réunion): Continued eruption activity, with the alert level at “Alert 2-2.”

Volcanic activity is a dynamic process, and conditions can change rapidly. Authorities continue to monitor these and other volcanoes worldwide to provide timely warnings and ensure public safety.