No volcanic ash detected from Sabancaya volcano, Peru as of 22 March 2026

Volcanic ash from Sabancaya in Peru was not detected at any altitude at 19:50 UTC on March 22, 2026. The advisory was issued by Buenos Aires VAAC at 20:30 UTC.

No ash cloud was observed in satellite or webcam imagery due to weather cloud cover. The surface to 7 000 m (23 000 feet) a.s.l. ash cloud forecast was based on previous projections. Ash, if present, was expected to drift southwest at a speed of 19 km/h (12 mph). No Aviation Color Code was stated in this advisory.

According to the Smithsonian/USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for March 11–18, 2026, Sabancaya continued eruptive activity with gas, steam, and ash plumes rising as high as 1 800 m (5 900 feet) above the summit and drifting southwest, west, and northwest. The Alert Level remained at Orange, and the public was advised to remain outside a 12 km (7.5 miles) radius from the summit.

Sabancaya is an active stratovolcano in southern Peru, part of the Central Volcanic Zone of the Andes. The primary hazards include ashfall, pyroclastic flows, and lahars, which could affect nearby communities such as Chivay and Arequipa, located approximately 70 km (43 miles) from the volcano. Continued monitoring and adherence to exclusion zones are necessary for public safety.