Volcanic Ash Advisory
Aoba
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:59:00 GMT
Raw Output
FVAU03 at 00:58 UTC, 08/03/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260308/0059Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: AMBAE 257030
PSN: S1523 E16750
AREA: VANUATU
SOURCE ELEV: 1496M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/19
INFO SOURCE: VAAC WELLINGTON
ERUPTION DETAILS: UNKNOWN
OBS VA DTG: NOT PROVIDED
OBS VA CLD: NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 08/0659Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 08/1259Z NOT PROVIDED
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 08/1859Z NOT PROVIDED
RMK: PLEASE SEE FVPS01 NZKL 080028 ISSUED BY VAAC WELLINGTON
WHICH DESCRIBES CONDITIONS NEAR THE VAAC DARWIN AREA OF
RESPONSIBILITY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260308/0659Z=Analysis
Detailed Report
**Volcanic Ash Advisory Report – Ambari (Ambae) Volcano**
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**Date & Time:**
March 8, 2026, at 00:59 UTC
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**Event Summary:**
A volcanic eruption occurred at Ambari (Ambae) Volcano in Vanuatu. The eruption details are currently unknown. No ash cloud observations were reported at the time of the advisory.
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**Volcanic Ash Height:**
Not specified in the advisory.
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**Ash Movement & Direction:**
Not specified in the advisory. No movement or direction of ash was reported.
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**Forecast Ash Dispersion:**
No forecast data available for ash cloud height or dispersion for the next 6, 12, or 18 hours.
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**Important Notes:**
- This advisory is issued by the Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC), with source information from the Wellington VAAC.
- The advisory does not provide details on the eruption’s intensity or ash plume characteristics.
- For more detailed information about conditions near the Darwin VAAC area, refer to the accompanying FVPS01 NZKL advisory (issued by Wellington VAAC).
- No ash dispersion forecast is available for the next 18 hours.
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**Next Update Information:**
Next advisory expected no later than **March 8, 2026, at 06:59 UTC**.
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*Note: This report is based solely on the provided Volcanic Ash Advisory. No assumptions, interpretations, or additions have been made.*
Summary
Ash from Ambae volcano in Vanuatu, at 00:58 UTC on 8 March 2026, reached an altitude of 1496 meters. Movement direction not specified. Advisory issued by Darwin VAAC. Next advisory expected by 06:59 UTC same day.
