Volcanic Ash Advisory Issued for Mount Semeru
News Context
At a glance
- A volcanic ash advisory was issued for Mount Semeru in Indonesia on May 22, 2026, after volcanic ash was observed reaching an altitude of 15,000 feet (4,600 meters).
- The advisory specified that the ash reached Flight Level 150 and was observed from the ground at 0448Z on May 22, 2026.
- The current ash advisory follows a previous eruption of Mount Semeru that occurred on May 15, 2026.
A volcanic ash advisory was issued for Mount Semeru in Indonesia on May 22, 2026, after volcanic ash was observed reaching an altitude of 15,000 feet (4,600 meters).
The advisory specified that the ash reached Flight Level 150 and was observed from the ground at 0448Z on May 22, 2026. The ash cloud was reported to be moving in a northerly direction.
Recent Volcanic Activity
The current ash advisory follows a previous eruption of Mount Semeru that occurred on May 15, 2026.
The status of the volcano remains at “Alert” as seismic activity in the area continues to be high.