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Volcanic ash emissions reported from Reventador volcano in Ecuador on Friday (30 October)

Risk level: Low Country: Ecuador

As per reports, occasional volcanic ash emissions were reported from Reventador volcano in Ecuador, with the Washington Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC) issuing an advisory at 1054 hours local time (1554 hours UTC) on Friday (30 October).

• Reports indicate that the ash plume was estimated to extend from the surface to Flight Level 160 (FL160), approximately 16,000 feet, and was moving west at around five knots as of 1020 hours local time (1520 hours UTC).
• Reportedly, the advisory forecasts the ash plume to remain between the surface and FL160 over the following 18 hours, with continued dispersion towards the southwest.

Categories: Natural Disasters - Volcano

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