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 at 21:30 UTC on November 6, 2026. The advisory was issued by the Washington Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC).
Satellite data from GOES-19 and numerical weather prediction models identified a likely mixture of steam, gas, and volcanic ash. The mixed plume extended approximately 19 km (12 miles) west-southwest from the summit. Forecast model data indicated continued westward movement of the ash cloud at the same altitude for the next 12 hours. No Aviation Color Code was stated in the advisory.
Sangay is a high-elevation stratovolcano located in central Ecuador.