Bagana, Papua New Guinea

Based on observations of satellite imagery and reports from the RVO, the Darwin VAAC reported that a plume from Bagana rose to an altitude of 3 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted SW on 21 December. An ash-and-steam plume was also visible on 26 December and drifted WSW.

Source: Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC) - “Reports provided courtesy of the Smithsonian’s Global Volcanism Program and the US Geological Survey’s Volcano Hazards Program.”