Region

Volcano

Forecast

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Colour code

SFC/Flight Level 080

Description

Date: 2017-05-17 18:00 UTC
Volcano:Piton De La Fournaise
Area: Indian Ocean[western]
Source: Vona
Aviation colour code:  orange
Summit elevation:  2632m
Eruption Details: stombolian eruption started at 1610zobs va dtg: 17/1800z

Volcano ash cloud Indian Ocean[western] - Piton De La Fournaise   Wednesday 17 May 2017 18:00 UTC

Remarks: t+0 confidence low. va not detectable due to cloud mask.effusive eruption with no or minor ash emission in the atmosphere.

This data supplements the official Volcanic Ash Advisory Graphics and Volcanic Ash Advisories. The data is to be used with caution. The official Volcanic Ash Graphics and Volcanic Ash Advisories take precedence in all circumstances. Please refer to national NOTAMs for definitive boundaries of no-fly areas.

Altitiude levels (International Standard Atmosphere)

SFC to FL200 - Ash concentrations between the surface and 20,000 feet.
FL200 to FL350 - Ash concentrations between 20,000 feet and 35,000 feet.
FL350 to FL550 - Ash concentrations between 35,000 feet and 55,000 feet.
SFC to 6000FT - Ash concentrations between the surface and 6,000 feet.