**Volcanic Ash Advisory Report — Ibu Volcano** --- **Date & Time** **08 March 2026 at 01:00 UTC** (07:00 AM local time in Indonesia) --- **Event Summary** A volcanic eruption occurred at Ibu Volcano (Indonesia) at approximately 00:40 UTC on 8 March 2026. Volcanic ash was reported rising to **FL070** (7,000 feet above mean sea level). Ash clouds are moving southeast at **10 knots (about 12 mph)**. --- **Volcanic Ash Height** **FL070** — 7,000 feet above mean sea level. --- **Ash Movement & Direction** - **Current Movement**: Southeast at 10 knots (12 mph). - **Location**: Ash cloud centered around **N0130 E12737–12739, N0120 E12750, N0116 E12736**. - **Direction**: Moving southeast. --- **Forecast Ash Dispersion** - **+6 hours (08/0640Z)**: Ash remains at FL070, slightly shifted. - **+12 hours (08/1240Z)**: Ash continues at FL070, moving further southeast. - **+18 hours (08/1840Z)**: Ash still at FL070, continuing southeast, spreading slightly wider. --- **Important Notes** - Ash plume not clearly visible on satellite imagery due to weather clouds. - Ground reports confirm intermittent eruptions are ongoing. - Ash height and movement are estimated based on ground observations and weather models. - **No ash fall reported** — but caution advised for aviation and ground personnel in affected areas. --- **Next Update Information** Next advisory expected **no later than 07:00 UTC on 8 March 2026** (01:00 AM local time in Indonesia). --- ✅ *This is a factual summary based solely on the Volcanic Ash Advisory. No assumptions or interpretations added.*