Ash cloud from Sangay volcano observed at 6.1 km altitude, Ecuador

An ash cloud from Sangay volcano, Ecuador, was observed at 6.1 km (20 000 feet) altitude in webcam images at 06:20 UTC on June 8, 2026, according to the Washington Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC).

The VAAC reported that the ash cloud was visible in webcam imagery, but not detected in satellite images due to weather cloud cover. The cloud was moving south-southeast with a forecast shift to the south within six hours. The advisory noted low confidence in the forecast ash-cloud movement and height due to light and variable winds. Model data and ground-based observations were used in the assessment.

Sangay is an active stratovolcano located in central Ecuador and forms part of the Andean volcanic chain.