Ash cloud from Masaya volcano observed at 1.5 km altitude, Nicaragua
A light ash cloud from Masaya volcano, Nicaragua, was observed at 1.5 km (5 000 feet) altitude at 15:10 UTC on September 19, 2026, according to the Washington Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC).
The advisory reported ash emissions visible in satellite imagery up to about 15 km (9 miles) from the summit and confirmed light ash in webcam images. Model data forecast the ash cloud moving generally southwest at the same altitude for the next six hours. No Aviation Color Code was stated in the advisory.
Masaya is an active volcano in western Nicaragua, known for persistent degassing and frequent mild eruptive activity.
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