Aoba

**Volcanic Ash Advisory (VAA) Report** **Title:** VOLCANIC AASH ADVISORY FOR AMBAE 257030 --- **Date & Time:** **22/01/26 (UTC 16:07)** **Advisory Issued:** 20260122/1607Z --- **Event Summary** - **Volcano Name:** AMBAE 257030 (Vanuatu) - **Eruption Status:** Continuous eruption since 20260121/2230Z (January 21, 2026 10:30 PM UTC) - **Ash Observed:** Cloud observed at 22/1607Z (UTC 4:07 PM) with movement east at 15KT - **Advisory Validity:** Until 22/2207Z (UTC 10:07 PM) --- **Volcanic Ash Height** - **Observed Ash Cloud:** - At 22/1607Z: SFC/FL070 (surface to 7,000m) with coordinates: - S1519 E16748–S1504 E16822–S1529 E16824–S1526 E16745 - Movement: East at 15KT - **Forecasted Ash Cloud (6 HR):** - SFC/FL070 (surface to 7,000m) with coordinates: - S1520 E16747–S1505 E16809–S1520 E16815–S1527 E16748 - **Forecasted Ash Cloud (12 HR):** - SFC/FL070 (surface to 7,000m) with coordinates: - S1520 E16746–S1502 E16807–S1518 E16811–S1529 E16748 - **Forecasted Ash Cloud (18 HR):** - SFC/FL070 (surface to 7,000m) with coordinates: - S1520 E16746–S1458 E16810–S1516 E16816–S1529 E16748 --- **Ash Movement & Direction** - **Current Ash Movement:** - East at 15KT (15 knots) - **Forecasted Ash Movement:** - Similar eastward direction for the next 18 hours --- **Affected Area** - **Location:** Vanuatu (based on satellite imagery) - **Forecasted Dispersion:** - Ash clouds will spread eastward, reaching the southern and central regions of Vanuatu by 22/2207Z (UTC 10:07 PM). --- **Important Notes** - **Ash Uncertainty:** Ash unidentifiable due to met clouds (high altitude clouds) observed on 22/1607Z. - **Ongoing Eruption:** Low-level eruption possible, with height and movement based on prior observations and model guidance. - **Next Advisory:** Issued no later than 22/2207Z (UTC 10:07 PM). --- **Next Update Information** - **Next Advisory:** 22/2207Z (UTC 10:07 PM) - **Update Source:** Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) – Wellington, New Zealand --- *Note: All times are in UTC. The ash dispersion forecast is based on current observations and model predictions.*

Summary

Ambee Volcano in Vanuatu has ongoing low-level ash eruption at FL070, moving east at 15kt. Advisory until 22/2207Z.

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