Sunday, December 7, 2025

Volcanic ash from Kilauea volcano observed at 10 700 m (35 000 feet) United States

"Volcanic ash from Kilauea in the United States was observed at 10 700 m (35 000 feet) above
sea level at 21:06 UTC. The Washington VAAC issued this advisory at 21:23 UTC following updated information from the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and National Weather Service Honolulu.

The advisory reports new observations of ash reaching up to flight level 350, corresponding to 10 700 m (35 000 feet) a.s.l., moving east. An additional ash cloud was present up to flight level 150, equivalent to approximately 4 600 m (15 000 feet) a.s.l., moving southwest. The ash plume was detected based on GOES-18 satellite imagery and local observatory data. The ash movement was tracked at 102 km/h (55 knots or 63 mph) toward the east. No Aviation Color Code was stated in this advisory." W

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