Sporadic ash puffs from Sabancaya volcano reach 7 600 m (25 000 feet) a.s.l., Peru

Volcanic ash from Sabancaya in Peru was observed at 7 600 m (25 000 feet) above sea level at 00:10 UTC on April 1, 2026. The advisory was issued by Buenos Aires VAAC at 00:35 UTC.

The observed ash cloud altitude was from surface up to FL250, equivalent to 7 600 m (25 000 feet) above sea level. The ash was moving west at approximately 19 km/h (12 mph). Ash was not detected in satellite imagery nor via webcam due to cloud cover. No Aviation Color Code was stated in this advisory.

According to the Global Volcanism Program, Sabancaya continues to show eruptive activity. During 11–18 March 2026, gas, steam, and ash plumes rose as high as 1.8 km (5 900 feet) above the summit and drifted in multiple directions. There was also an explosion on March 18, which generated an ash plume up to 2 km (6 600 feet) above the summit.

Sabancaya is a stratovolcano in southern Peru, located near the city of Arequipa and several smaller settlements. Known hazards include volcanic ashfall, pyroclastic flows, and lava flows. Populated areas, such as Arequipa approximately 70 km (43 miles) southeast, can be affected by ash dispersal during larger eruptions.