Ash cloud from Lewotolok volcano observed at 1.8 km, Indonesia
An ash cloud from Lewotolok volcano in Indonesia was observed at 1.8 km (6 000 feet) altitude at 05:00 UTC on September 16, 2026. The Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) reported the ash cloud moving northwest.
The advisory noted that the ash height and movement were determined using HIMAWARI-9 satellite imagery, ground reports, and model forecast data. The observed ash cloud was moving northwest at about 30 km/h (15 mph). Model data forecast ash cloud movement toward the northwest at the same altitude through the next 18 hours. No Aviation Color Code was stated in the advisory.