VONA stands for Volcano Observatory Notice for Aviation. It issues reports for changes, both increases and decreases, in volcanic activities, providing a description on the nature of the unrest or eruption, potential or current hazards as well as likely outcomes. See the following link (USGS) for further details. The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (CVGHM) under the Geological Agency of the Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources produced VONA's reports based on analysis of data from the agency's monitoring networks as well as from direct observations. VONA's alert levels are color-coded to indicate the different types of notifications addressing specific informative needs. The reports are disseminated via email to national and international stakeholders in the aviation sector. Other interested parties can avail of them through email subscription. All notifications are publicly available online.
USGS13th of May 2022, 2 weeks ago
Eruption with volcanic ash cloud at 2308 UTC (0608 local). Eruption and ash emission is continuing. Best estimate of ash-cloud top is around 12403 FT (3876 M) above sea level, may be higher than what can be observed clearly. Source of height data: ground observer. Ash-cloud moving to north..
View10th of May 2022, 2 weeks ago
Eruption with volcanic ash cloud at 2314 UTC (0614 local). Best estimate of ash-cloud top is around 13043 FT (4076 M) above sea level, may be higher than what can be observed clearly. Source of height data: ground observer. Ash-cloud moving to north.
View9th of May 2022, 2 weeks ago
Eruption with volcanic ash cloud at 2320 UTC (0620 local Best estimate of ash-cloud top is around 13363 FT (4176 M) above sea level, may be higher than what can be observed clearly. Source of height data: ground observer. Ash-cloud moving to Nort.
View8th of May 2022, 2 weeks ago
Eruption with volcanic ash cloud at 2220 UTC (0520 local Best estimate of ash-cloud top is around 13043 FT (4076 M) above sea level, may be higher than what can be observed clearly. Source of height data: ground observer. Ash-cloud moving to Vertical .
View7th of May 2022, 3 weeks ago
Eruption with volcanic ash cloud at 0255 UTC (0955 local). Best estimate of ash-cloud top is around 14003 FT (4376 M) above sea level, may be higher than what can be observed clearly. Source of height data: ground observer. Ash-cloud moving to southwest.
View6th of May 2022, 3 weeks ago
Eruption with volcanic ash cloud at 2258 UTC (0558 local) Best estimate of ash-cloud top is around 13683 FT (4276 M) above sea level, may be higher than what can be observed clearly. Source of height data: ground observer. Ash-cloud moving to Vertical.
ViewEruption with volcanic ash cloud at 1414 UTC (2314 local). Best estimate of ash-cloud top is around 7440 FT (2325 M) above sea level, may be higher than what can be observed clearly. Source of height data: ground observer. Ash-cloud moving to southwest..
View5th of May 2022, 3 weeks ago
Ili Lewotolok - 20220505/2226Z
Eruption with volcanic ash cloud at 2144 UTC (0544 local). Eruption and ash emission is not continuing. Best estimate of ash-cloud top is around 6474 FT (2023 M) above sea level, may be higher than what can be observed clearly. Source of height data: ground observer. Ash-cloud moving to west. .
ViewIli Lewotolok - 20220505/2226Z
Eruption with volcanic ash cloud at 2144 UTC (0544 local). Eruption and ash emission is not continuing. Best estimate of ash-cloud top is around 6474 FT (2023 M) above sea level, may be higher than what can be observed clearly. Source of height data: ground observer. Ash-cloud moving to west. .
ViewEruption with volcanic ash cloud at 0925 UTC (1825 local). Best estimate of ash-cloud top is around 7440 FT (2325 M) above sea level, may be higher than what can be observed clearly. Source of height data: ground observer. Ash-cloud moving to west..
ViewEruption with volcanic ash cloud at 0017 UTC (0717 local). Best estimate of ash-cloud top is around 13363 FT (4176 M) above sea level, may be higher than what can be observed clearly. Source of height data: ground observer. Ash-cloud moving to southwest..
View4th of May 2022, 3 weeks ago
Eruption with volcanic ash cloud at 2215 UTC (0515 local) Best estimate of ash-cloud top is around 13363 FT (4176 M) above sea level, may be higher than what can be observed clearly. Source of height data: ground observer. Ash-cloud moving to southwest.
ViewEruption with volcanic ash cloud at 1343 UTC (2243 local). Best estimate of ash-cloud top is around 7440 FT (2325 M) above sea level, may be higher than what can be observed clearly. Source of height data: ground observer. Ash-cloud moving to northwest..
ViewIli Lewotolok - 20220504/0450Z
Eruption with volcanic ash cloud at 0445 UTC (1245 local). Eruption and ash emission is not continuing. Best estimate of ash-cloud top is around 6474 FT (2023 M) above sea level, may be higher than what can be observed clearly. Source of height data: ground observer. Ash-cloud moving to west. .
View3rd of May 2022, 3 weeks ago
Volcano is in normal, non-eruptive state, or, after a change from a higher level: Volcanic activity considered to have ceased, and volcano reverted to its normal, non-eruptive state.
Volcano is experiencing signs of elevated unrest above known background levels, or, after a change from higher level: Volcanic activity has decreased significantly but continues to be closely monitored for possible renewed increase.
Volcano is exhibiting heightened unrest with increased likelihood of eruption with column height below 6000 meter above sea level.
Eruption is forecast to be imminent with significant emission of ash with column height above 6000 meter above sea level.