Volcanoes of Central America & Indonesia: A Guide to Fuego, Santiaguito, Popocatépetl, Merapi, Semeru

mardi 10 févr. 2026 21:00 | il y a 1 h | Auteur : several contributors

Theistareykjarbunga (Iceland): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center London (VAAC) issued the following report: ENDEX OBS VA DTG:10/1654Z

Canlaon (Central Philippines): The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that the eruption continued at Kanlaon on 9 February 2026 (local). The alert level remained at “2 – Moderate Level of Volcanic Unrest” (on a 0–5 level scale).
Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)
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Current Alerts:
Observatory alert level: “2 – Moderate Level of Volcanic Unrest” (on a 0–5 level scale)

Taal (Luzon, Philippines): The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that the eruption continued at Taal on 9 February 2026 (local). The alert level remained at “1 – Low-Level Unrest” (on a 0–5 level scale).
Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)
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Current Alerts:
Observatory alert level: “1 – Low-Level Unrest” (on a 0–5 level scale)

Mayon (Luzon Island, Philippines): The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that the eruption continued at Mayon on 9 February 2026 (local). The alert level remained at “3 – Increased Tendency Towards Hazardous Eruption” (on a 0–5 level scale).

Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)
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Current Alerts:
Observatory alert level: “3 – Increased Tendency Towards Hazardous Eruption” (on a 0–5 level scale)

Ibu (Halmahera, Indonesia): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Ibu on 9 February 2026 (local). There were 126 seismically detected explosions reported. Ash and gas plume(s) rose to a maximum of 500 m (1,640 ft) above the vent. The alert level remained at “Level 2 – Alert” (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Current Alerts:
Observatory alert level: “Level 2 – Alert” (on a 4-level scale)

Lewotobi (Flores): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that unrest continued at Lewotobi (Laki-Laki) on 9 February 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 100 m (328 ft) above the vent. Seismically detected flowage events were recorded 1 times. There was 1 seismically detected rockfall. The alert level remained at “Level 3 – Standby” (on a 4-level scale). Activity also included: seismically detected flowage event(s).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Current Alerts:
Observatory alert level: “Level 3 – Standby” (on a 4-level scale)

Lewotolo (Lesser Sunda Islands): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Lewotolok on 9 February 2026 (local). There were 113 seismically detected explosions reported. Ash and gas plume(s) rose to a maximum of 200 m (656 ft) above the vent. The alert level remained at “Level 3 – Standby” (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Current Alerts:
Observatory alert level: “Level 3 – Standby” (on a 4-level scale)

Merapi (Central Java, Indonesia): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Merapi on 9 February 2026 (local). A pyroclastic density current (PDC), or pyroclastic flow, was observed traveling as far as 1,500 m in the Kali Krasak (SW flank). There was 1 hot rockfall, traveling up to 1,500 m. There were 121 seismically detected rockfalls. The alert level remained at “Level 3 – Standby” (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Current Alerts:
Observatory alert level: “Level 3 – Standby” (on a 4-level scale)

Semeru (East Java, Indonesia): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report: VA ERUPTION LAST REP AT 10/1313Z EST VA DTG:10/1640Z
…10 Feb:
The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Semeru on 9 February 2026 (local). There were 106 seismically detected explosions reported. Ash and gas plume(s) rose to a maximum of 900 m (2,953 ft) above the vent. There were 12 seismically detected rockfalls. Seismically detected flowage events were recorded 1 times. The alert level remained at “Level 3 – Standby” (on a 4-level scale). Activity also included: seismically detected flowage event(s).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Current Alerts:
Observatory alert level: “Level 3 – Standby” (on a 4-level scale)

Marapi (Western Sumatra, Indonesia): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Marapi on 9 February 2026 (local). Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 200 m (656 ft) above the vent. There were 2 seismically detected explosions reported. The alert level remained at “Level 2 – Alert” (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Current Alerts:
Observatory alert level: “Level 2 – Alert” (on a 4-level scale)

Dukono (Halmahera): The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG) reported that the eruption continued at Dukono on 9 February 2026 (local). Ash and gas plume(s) rose to a maximum of 400 m (1,312 ft) above the vent. The alert level remained at “Level 2 – Alert” (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard/Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (CVGHM/PVMBG)
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Current Alerts:
Observatory alert level: “Level 2 – Alert” (on a 4-level scale)

Kilauea (Hawai’i): The United States Geological Survey – Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (USGS-HVO) reported that there was a pause in eruptive activity at Kilauea between 8 February 2026 (local) and 9 February 2026 (local). Glow was observed from the north and south vents overnight in webcam images, fluctuating between moderate and intense brightness. The alert level remained at “Watch” (level 3 on a 4-level scale). The aviation alert level remained at “Orange” (level 3 on a 4-level scale).
Source: United States Geological Survey – Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (USGS-HVO)
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Current Alerts:
Observatory alert level: “Watch” (level 3 on a 4-level scale)

Great Sitkin (United States, Aleutian Islands): The United States Geological Survey – Alaska Volcano Observatory (USGS-AVO) reported that the eruption continued at Great Sitkin between 8 February 2026 (local) and 9 February 2026 (local). Lava continued to slowly erupt in the summit crater. The alert level remained at “Watch” (level 3 on a 4-level scale). The aviation alert level remained at “Orange” (level 3 on a 4-level scale).
Source: United States Geological Survey – Alaska Volcano Observatory (USGS-AVO)
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Current Alerts:
Observatory alert level: “Watch” (level 3 on a 4-level scale)

Popocatépetl (Central Mexico): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 20000 ft (6100 m) altitude or flight level 200 .
The full report is as follows: NEW DISCRETE EMS to 20000 ft (6100 m)

Santiaguito (Guatemala): The Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH) reported that the eruption continued at Santa María between 8 February 2026 (local) and 9 February 2026 (local). There were explosions reported, occurring at a rate of up to 2 per hour. Glow was observed from the crater of El Caliente Dome during the early morning and nighttime hours. There were incandescent rockfalls. Gas and vapor plume(s) rose to a maximum of 400 m (1,312 ft) above the vent.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH)
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Current Alerts:
Observatory alert level: unavailable or not collected

Fuego (Guatemala): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 16000 ft (4900 m) altitude or flight level 160 and is moving at 10 kts in W direction.
The full report is as follows: CONS VA EMS to 16000 ft (4900 m)
…10 Feb:
The Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH) reported that the eruption continued at Fuego between 8 February 2026 (local) and 9 February 2026 (local). There were explosions reported, with plumes rising to a maximum of 737 m (2,418 ft) above the vent. Ash fall was reported in San Pedro Yepocapa, Panimaché Uno and Panimaché Dos, Morelia, and Santa Sofía. There were rockfalls. Activity also included: audible sounds (e.g., booms, rumbling), shockwave.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH)
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Current Alerts:
Observatory alert level: unavailable or not collected

Sangay (Ecuador): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 20000 ft (6100 m) altitude or flight level 200 and is moving at 10 kts in SW direction.
The full report is as follows: CONS VA EMS to 20000 ft (6100 m)

Reventador (Ecuador): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 16000 ft (4900 m) altitude or flight level 160 .
The full report is as follows: VA EM DETECTED to 16000 ft (4900 m)

Sabancaya (Peru): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Buenos Aires (VAAC) issued the following report: continuous ash emissions
…10 Feb:
The Centro Vulcanológico Nacional del Instituto Geofísico del Perú (CENVUL-IGP) reported that the eruption continued at Sabancaya between 8 February 2026 (local) and 9 February 2026 (local). The alert level remained at “Orange” (level 3 on a 4-level scale).
Source: Centro Vulcanológico Nacional del Instituto Geofísico del Perú (CENVUL-IGP)
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Current Alerts:
Observatory alert level: “Orange” (level 3 on a 4-level scale)