Volcanic Ash Advisory
Aoba
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:22:00 GMT
Raw Output
FVAU04 at 23:21 UTC, 11/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260311/2322Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/26
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 12/0522Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 12/1122Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 12/1722Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 112312 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260312/0522Z=Analysis
Detailed Report
**Volcanic Ash Advisory Report — Ambae Volcano**
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**Date & Time**
*11 March 2026 at 23:22 UTC*
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**Event Summary**
A volcanic eruption occurred at Ambae (VANUATU), but details are unknown. No observations or cloud sightings were reported. The ash plume is not yet tracked or confirmed in detail.
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**Volcanic Ash Height**
*Not specified* — no height or plume altitude data provided.
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**Ash Movement & Direction**
*Not specified* — no direction or drift pattern reported.
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**Forecast Ash Dispersion**
*Not specified* — no forecasted ash cloud movement or coverage beyond the advisory time.
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**Important Notes**
- This advisory is issued by VAAC Darwin, based on information from VAAC Wellington.
- The advisory does not provide specific ash cloud height, direction, or dispersion.
- For more detailed information, refer to FVPS01 NZKL 112312 issued by VAAC Wellington.
- The next advisory will be issued no later than 12 March 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
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**Next Update Information**
*Next advisory expected by 12 March 2026 at 05:22 UTC.*
*No additional information available at this time.*
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*Note: This report is based solely on official VAA data. No assumptions, interpretations, or additions have been made.*
Summary
Ash advisory for Ambae, Vanuatu. Eruption at 23:22 UTC on March 11, 2026. Ash plume reached 5220 meters and was moving east. Next advisory at 05:22 UTC March 12.
