Icelandic Volcano Blog

The Eyjafjallajokull volcano has remained in a rested state for the past few days. We will continue to monitor the situation and unless we see some signs of an increase in activity there will be no further updates issued. Issued at 0816 on Sun 30 May 2010.

According to the latest information from the Icelandic Meteorological Service, the eruption from Eyjafjallajokull remains rested with only steam being emitted. Issued at 0611 on Sun 30 May 2010.

According to the latest information from the Icelandic Meteorological Service, the eruption from Eyjafjallajokull remains rested with only steam being emitted. Issued at 0828 on Sat 29 May 2010.

According to the latest information from the Icelandic Meteorological Service, the eruption from Eyjafjallajokull remains rested with only steam being emitted. Much of the recent wind-blown ash has now settled. Issued at 0711 on Fri 28 May 2010.

The Icelandic Meteorological Service's most recent information still shows that the eruption from Eyjafjallajokull remains at rest. Steam is still being emitted, but no significant ash has been thrown out since Sunday 23rd May. However, strong winds have picked up ash from the ground, causing locally poor visibilities of between 1km - 2 km (3,000 - 6,000 ft) at Vestmannaeyjar, an island south of the volcano. Issued at 2158 on Wed 26 May 2010.

The latest information from the Icelandic Meteorological Service continues to show that the eruption of Eyjafjallajokull remains paused. Steam is still being emitted from the crater but no significant ash has been ejected since Sunday 23rd May. Issued at 0801 on Wed 26 May 2010.

The latest information from the Icelandic Meteorological Service continues to show that the eruption of Eyjafjallajokull remains paused. Steam is still being emitted from the crater but no significant ash has been ejected since Sunday 23rd May. Issued at 1912 on Tue 25 May 2010.

The most recent information from the Icelandic Meteorological Service indicates that the eruption from Eyjafjallajokull has paused. The volcano continues to emit a plume of steam, however no ash has been emitted for the past 24 hours or so. Issued at 1458 on Mon 24 May 2010.

The most recent information from the Icelandic Meteorological Service indicates that the eruption from Eyjafjallajokull has virtually ceased. The volcano continues to emit a plume of steam and this is reaching heights of between 7,000 -10,000 ft (2-3 km). However, no significant ash is being emitted. Issued at 2314 on Sun 23 May 2010.

Latest information from the Icelandic Meteorological Service indicates that the eruption from Eyjafjallajokull continues (mostly of steam) with the plume only reaching heights of between 7,000 -10,000 ft (2-3 km). As the winds are currently light near Iceland, there is very little risk to UK air space. Issued at 1606 on Sun 23 May 2010.

Latest information from the Icelandic Meteorological Service indicates that the eruption from Eyjafjallajokull continues, with the plume reaching heights of between 10,000-13,000 ft (3-4 km). However, light winds over Iceland are keeping the ash cloud close to the crater. Issued at 0142 on Sun 23 May 2010.

Latest information from the Icelandic Meteorological Service indicates that the eruption from Eyjafjallajokull continues. A recent reconnaissance flight (appx. 1400GMT) shows the volcano is presently erupting to heights of between 10,000-13,000 ft (3-4 km). However, light winds over Iceland are keeping the ash cloud close to the crater. Issued at 1528 on Sat 22 May 2010.

Latest information from the Icelandic Meteorological Service indicates that the eruption from Eyjafjallajokull has continued, but has decreased in intensity. Ash is only erupting to heights of around 10,000 ft (3 km). There are presently generally light winds over Iceland, keeping the plume close to the crater. Issued at 1435 on Sat 22 May 2010.

The latest information from the Icelandic Meteorological Service shows that the eruption from Eyjafjallajokull is erupting to a slightly lower height of 13,000 ft (4 km). The ash plume is continuing to be blown to the northeast, away from Iceland. Issued at 1343 on Fri 21 May 2010.

The latest information from the Icelandic Meteorological Service shows that the eruption from Eyjafjallajokull is erupting to a slightly lower height of 14,000 to 16,000 ft (4 to 5 km). The ash plume is continuing to be blown to the northeast, away from Iceland. Issued at 0134 on Fri 21 May 2010.

The latest information from the Icelandic Meteorological Service shows that Eyjafjallajokull is continuing to erupt and to an estimated height of between 16,000 and 19,000 ft (5 to 6 km). The plume is currently moving northeastwards and therefore not towards western Europe at present. According to the U.K. Met Office model and also observational data, some residual and non-disruptive ash, from several days earlier, is still lingering over the North Sea and this is continuing to disperse. Issued at 0659 on Thu 20 May 2010.

The latest information from the Icelandic Meteorological Service has shown that Eyjafjallajokull is now erupting to a slightly lower height of 16,000 to 19,000 ft (5 to 6 km). The plume is currently drifting east to northeastwards away from Iceland, but residual and non-disruptive ash from an earlier phase of the eruption is still lingering over the North Sea. Issued at 1022 on Wed 19 May 2010.

Recent reports from Iceland indicate that there have been no significant changes in the activity of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano. It is currently erupting up to a height of 23,000 ft (7 km) and lightning is occasionally being detected within the plume. The latest emissions are drifting eastwards or northeastwards, but residual ash from an earlier phase of the eruption still lingers over the North Sea. Issued at 0652 on Wed 19 May 2010.

Recent reports from Iceland indicate that there have been no significant changes in the activity of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano. It is currently erupting up to a height of 23,000 ft (7 km) and lightning is occasionally being detected within the plume. The latest emissions are drifting eastwards or northeastwards, but residual ash from an earlier phase of the eruption still lingers over the North Sea. Issued at 2026 on Tue 18 May 2010.

Recent reports from Iceland indicate that Eyjafjallajokull is currently erupting to a height of between 18,000 and 23,000 ft (roughly 5.5 to 7 km). Lightning is occasionally being detected within the plume. The latest emissions are drifting eastwards or northeastwards, but residual ash from an earlier phase of the eruption still lingers over the North Sea and into Holland and Belgium. Issued at 0015 on Tue 18 May 2010.

The latest information from the Icelandic Met Office indicates that the Eyjafjallajokull volcano continues to erupt. It is estimated that the current height of the ash plume is around 26000 ft (8 km) and lightning activity is constantly being detected within it. The plume is currently drifting northwards, but there is still residual ash in the vicinity of the British Isles from material that was blown southeastwards from the volcano a few days ago. Issued at 1546 on Mon 17 May 2010.

Latest information from the Icelandic Met Office indicates that the Eyjafjallajokull volcano continues to erupt. It is estimated that the current height of the ash plume is still between 23000 and 26000 ft (7 to 8 km), with extremes at 29500 feet (9 km). Following the spread of the plume southeastwards, there were numerous reports received during Sunday. These ranged from a milky sky in South Uist, smells of sulphur near Newcastle, visible ash clouds observed (from the both the ground and the air) in the skies above northern England, and at the end of Sunday of ash deposits in Waddington and Conningsby. Issued at 0252 on Mon 17 May 2010.

The latest information from the Icelandic Met Office is that the Eyjafjallajokull volcano continues to erupt. It is estimated that the current height of the ash plume is generally between 23000 and 26000 ft (7 to 8 km), with extremes at 29500 feet (9 km). The latest emissions are moving southeastwards across the northeastern Atlantic Ocean and across parts of the British Isles. Issued at 1255 on Sun 16 May 2010.

Latest reports indicate that the Eyjafjallajokull volcano continues to erupt with no significant changes in the level of activity. The ash plume is currently reaching heights of 19,500-23,000 ft (6-7km). The latest emissions are currently drifting south-southeastwards over the North Atlantic Ocean with residual ash from earlier activity is likely to spread back over northwestern parts of the United Kingdom overnight and tomorrow morning. Issued at 2124 on Sat 15 May 2010.

At present, Eyjafjallajokull continues to erupt with the plume estimated to be reaching a height of around 20,000 ft (6 km). The latest emissions are currently drifting southwestwards from the volcano but are likely to head back towards Northern Ireland overnight and tomorrow morning. Issued at 1309 on Sat 15 May 2010.

Latest reports indicate that Eyjafjallajokull is continuing to erupt with the plume currently reaching up to 21,000 ft (6-6.5 km). Although the latest volcanic emissions are circulating over Iceland, previous emissions of ash are still in the vicinity of northern Britain. Issued at 0029 on Sat 15 May 2010.

Latest reports indicate that Eyjafjallajokull is continuing to erupt with the plume currently reaching around 23,000 ft (7 km). An increase in lightning activity has been detected around the volcano. The latest emissions are currently spreading westwards from Iceland, with a narrow plume of older ash still extending across northern Britain. Issued at 1807 on Fri 14 May 2010.

Volcanic activity from Eyjafjallajokull has recently increased and the ash plume is now reaching heights of 28,000 to 30,0000 ft (8 to 9 km). The ash can be seen clearly on webcam and satellite imagery, with a narrow plume spreading southeastwards towards the far northwest of the UK. Issued at 2132 on Thu 13 May 2010.

The latest information from the Icelandic Met Office is that the Eyjafjallajokull volcano continues to erupt and there have been no significant recent changes in intensity. The ash plume is still reaching 18,000 to 21,500 ft (5.5 to 6.5 km) and can be clearly seen on satellite imagery, with the main plume spreading east-southeastwards toward the Faroe Islands. Issued at 1012 on Thu 13 May 2010.

The latest information from the Icelandic Met Office shows that there is no significant change in the eruption height of the ash plume. It is still reaching 17,000 to 20, 000 ft (5 to 6 km). Ash from Eyjafjallajokull can be clearly seen on satellite imagery, and is continuing to edge into western parts of Ireland at times. Issued at 2219 on Wed 12 May 2010.

Recent information from the Icelandic Met Office shows that Eyjafjallajokull continues to erupt to heights of 17,000 to 20,000 ft (5-6 km). Lightning has been detected in the plume. The plume of ash may edge into western parts of Ireland at times during the day. Issued at 0715 on Wed 12 May 2010.

Recent information from the Icelandic Met Office shows that Eyjafjallajokull continues to erupt to heights of 13,000 to 16,000 ft (4-5 km). The ash cloud is currently heading in a southerly direction. Residual ash plumes are evident on satellite imagery, one moving south-southeast just to the west of southwest Ireland, another moving northeast from the Atlantic towards Iberia. Issued at 1123 on Tue 11 May 2010.

Recent information from the Icelandic Met Office shows that Eyjafjallajokull continues to erupt, to heights of 13,000 to 16,000ft, occasionally 20,000ft (4-5, occasionally 6km). The ash cloud is currently heading in a southerly direction. Residual ash plumes are evident on satellite imagery, one moving south-southeast just to the west of southwest Ireland, another moving northeast from the Atlantic towards Iberia. Issued at 0250 on Tue 11 May 2010.

There has been an increase in seismic activity today underneath the volcano, although this has temporarily eased. Recent information from the Icelandic Met Office shows that Eyjafjallajokull is erupting to heights of 13,000 to 16,000ft, occasionally 20,000ft (4-5, occasionally 6km), moving off from Iceland in a southeasterly, then southerly direction. The plume continues to encroach near Ireland, whilst further south a residual plume moves northeast from the Atlantic towards Iberia. Issued at 2137 on Mon 10 May 2010.

There has been an increase in seismic activity today underneath the volcano, although this has temporarily eased. Recent information from the Icelandic Met Office shows that Eyjafjallajokull is erupting to heights of 13,000 to 16,000ft, occasionally 20,000ft (4-5, occasionally 6km), moving off from Iceland in a southeasterly, then southerly direction. The plume continus to encroach near Ireland, whilst further south a residual plume moves northeast from the Atlantic towards Iberia. Issued at 2048 on Mon 10 May 2010.

Recent information from the Icelandic Met Office shows that Eyjafjallajokull is presently erupting to a height of around 16,000 feet (5KM), then moving in a south-southeasterly direction. The plume is continuing to encroach near Ireland at times, and further south across the Iberian peninsula. Observations and webcam imagery from Iceland continue to provide evidence for the dispersion of the ash. Issued at 1122 on Mon 10 May 2010.

The Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland is presently erupting to a height of between 16-20,000 feet (5-6KM), then heading off in a southsoutheasterly direction. Although much of the pre-existing volcanic ash plume is caught up around an area of high pressure in the central north Atlantic, the plume does continue to encroach near Ireland. Issued at 1437 on Sun 09 May 2010.

The Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland continues to erupt to a height of between 15-20,000 feet. The eruptions are fairly constant and continuing. Various aircraft reported ash over the mid Atlantic yesterday evening and also an ash cloud near the Pyrenees around 35000 feet. The dense areas of volcanic ash are expected to move across parts of France and Italy today. Issued at 0646 on Sun 09 May 2010.

Latest information from Iceland indicates that the Eyjafjallajokull volcano continues to erupt. The main ash cloud is in the central Atlantic and west of the UK. A narrow band of the ash cloud has spread into northern Portugal, northwest Spain and southwest France. The height of the plume is reported between 15000 feet (4.5km) and 18000 feet (5.5km), and occasionally 23000ft (7km). Issued at 1431 on Sat 08 May 2010.

Latest information from Iceland indicates that the Eyjafjallajokull volcano continues to erupt. The main ash cloud occupies a large area of the northeast Atlantic to the south of Iceland, but remains to the west of the UK in the near future. However, a narrow band of ash cloud has spread eastwards across northern Portugal and into northwest Spain overnight. The height of the plume is mostly around 20000 feet (6km) to 25000 feet (7.5km). Issued at 0558 on Sat 08 May 2010.

Latest information from Iceland indicates that the Eyjafjallajokull volcano continues to erupt. The main ash cloud occupies a large area of the northeast Atlantic to the south of Iceland, but remains to the west of the UK in the near future. The height of the plume is mostly around 20000 feet (6km) to 25000 feet (7.5km). Issued at 2214 on Fri 07 May 2010.

Latest information from Iceland indicates that the Eyjafjallajokull volcano continues to erupt and there have been some clear images on the webcams today. Plume heights were estimated at approximately 25,000ft (7.6km) at midday, with the plume tending to rise as it moves away southeastwards. Issued at 1435 on Fri 07 May 2010.

Latest information from Iceland indicates that the Eyjafjallajokull volcano continues to erupt, although the activity has weakened a little overnight. Plumes are reaching heights of approximately 21,000ft, slightly lower than before. Issued at 0850 on Fri 07 May 2010.

The latest information from Iceland is that Eyjafjallajokull continues to erupt with the main ash cloud base varying between 15000 feet (4.5 km) and 20000 feet (6 km), to a height of around 30000 feet (9 km). The main ash cloud is now to the south of Iceland and to the west of the UK, but getting closer to the west coast of Eire and Northwest Scotand. Issued at 0638 on Fri 07 May 2010.

The latest information from Iceland is that Eyjafjallajokull continues to erupt with the main ash cloud base varying between 15000 feet (4.5 km) and 20000 feet (6 km), to a height of around 30000 feet (9 km). The main ash cloud is now to the south of Iceland and to the west of the UK, but getting closer to the west coast of Eire and Northwest Scotand. Issued at 2139 on Thu 06 May 2010.

The latest information from Iceland is that Eyjafjallajokull continues to erupt to a greater height than in recent days, with aircraft reports from this morning confirming the presence of ash up to 11 km (around 35,000 feet). This is mostly moving southwards into the Atlantic at present, away from the UK. Issued at 1056 on Thu 06 May 2010.

The latest information from the Icelandic Met Office states that the ash plume from Eyjafjallajokull briefly reached heights of up to 32,000 feet during Wednesday evening. The plume is being blown southwards, away from Iceland and to the west of Ireland. The ash cloud currently over southwestern Britain should clear away through the course of today. Issued at 0648 on Thu 06 May 2010.

The eruption continues from Eyjafjallajokull, with the ash plume estimated by the Iceland Meteorological Office to be reaching a maximum height of around 18,000 feet. The plume is being blown southeastwards and southwards to northern and western parts of the British Isles, and from where there have been some reports of ash layers in the atmosphere. Issued at 1450 on Wed 05 May 2010.

There appears to have been little change in the volcanic activity at Eyjafjallajokull overnight. The plume is still estimated to be erupting to a height of approximately18,000 feet, and spreading southeastwards. There was a report received from South Uist Monday evening of a milky sky, and in the early hours Tuesday of aerosol on their laser CBR at 9000ft. Issued at 0708 on Tue 04 May 2010.

There has been little change in volcanic activity at Eyjafjallajokull since the increase indicated yesterday. The plume this afternoon again reached heights of 17,000 to 18,000 feet, and continues to spread, first southeastwards and then southwards towards Ireland. Moderate ash-fall was again reported today over parts of Iceland, with an ash cloud observed over Vik, Iceland. Issued at 2217 on Mon 03 May 2010.

Latest reports from the Icelandic Met Office show the activity of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano to have increased with ash becoming slightly more concentrated. The plume is currently reaching heights of 17,000 to 18,000 feet and is spreading away from Iceland in a southeastward direction. Cloud cover around the volcano has broken recently, enabling the plume to be seen on webcam imagery. Issued at 1717 on Mon 03 May 2010.

Latest information from the Icelandic Met Office indicate that Eyjafjallajokull continues to erupt, but low cloud has obscured the plume overnight. Issued at 0654 on Mon 03 May 2010.

Latest information from the Icelandic Met Office indicate that Eyjafjallajokull continues to erupt, the plume heading southeastwards at heights of between 4 and 5.5 km. There has been moderate ash fall-out reported today in Vik 1 Myrdal, Iceland, which is about 50km southeast of the volcano. A recent aircraft report has also indicated an increase in ash concentrations within the plume. Issued at 2157 on Sun 02 May 2010.

The latest information from the Icelandic Met Office indicates that Eyjafjallajokull continues to erupt, with the plume reaching heights of between 3 and 5 km. Recent reports are that ash is somewhat darker or denser than on recent days but concentrations are uncertain at present. The plume is currently spreading southeastwards from the volcano, away from Iceland. Issued at 0714 on Sun 02 May 2010.

The latest information from the Eyjafjallajokull volcano states that the plume is rising to between 3 and 5 km into the atmosphere. Scattered cloud is partly obscuring the peak of the volcano, but the plume is spreading in a southeastwards direction, away from Iceland. Issued at 1653 on Sat 01 May 2010.

The eruption from the Eyjafjallajokull volcano continues, but is obscured from the ground by low cloud and fog. However, at 09:15UTC the white plume was observed by pilot report at a height of between 2.4 and 3.4km, the grey ash cloud at a lower height. Issued at 1513 on Fri 30 Apr 2010.

The eruption from the Eyjafjallajokull volcano still continues, emitting relatively small amounts of ash and steam compared to the previous weeks. The plume is moving in a southerly direction, and staying roughly in the vicinity of Iceland. Cloud presently obscures the top of the volcano summit. Issued at 0636 on Fri 30 Apr 2010.

The eruption from the Eyjafjallajokull volcano continues, but currently only emitting relatively small amounts of ash and steam compared to the previous weeks. The plume is moving towards the west and southwest and staying roughly in the vicinity of Iceland. Cloud presently obscures the top of the volcano summit. Issued at 2133 on Wed 28 Apr 2010.

The eruption from the Eyjafjallajokull volcano continues (a mix of steam and ash), and is moving towards the west and southwest. Cloud and rain presently obscure the top of the plume. Issued at 2315 on Tue 27 Apr 2010.

The eruption from the Eyjafjallajokull volcano continues to be much less intense than the previous week, with a plume of ash and steam moving in a northwesterly direction, and rising to a height of 3 or 4 kilometres into the atmosphere. This can now be observed from ground level as low cloud has lifted from the summit of the volcano. The resulting areas of dispersion are still well to the north of the U.K. Issued at 1841 on Tue 27 Apr 2010.

The eruption from the Eyjafjallajokull volcano continues, but has remained at a similar level of intensity over the last few days with less activity than the previous week. Low cloud has obscured the volcano summit, but the latest information shows the ash to be rising 3 to 4 kilometres into the atmosphere. The resulting plume is spreading northwest away from the volcano, and well to the north of the U.K. Issued at 0634 on Tue 27 Apr 2010.

The eruption from the Eyjafjallajokull volcano continues, but has remained at a similar level of intensity over the last few days with less activity than the previous week. Low cloud has obscured the volcano summit, making visible observations difficult, however some ash is still being reported to be emitting from the crater. The resulting plume remains primarily around Iceland, and well to the north of the U.K. Issued at 1655 on Mon 26 Apr 2010.

Magma flow from the Eyjafjallajokull volcano has remained at a similar level over the last few days while plume activity is slowly declining. Eruptions still continue but low cloud and rain has made visible observations difficult. The ash plume remains primarily around Iceland. Issued at 0055 on Mon 26 Apr 2010.

Reports from the Icelandic Meteorological Office continue to show a slow but gradual decline in volcanic activity. The Eyjafjallajokull volcano is currently producing a plume to a height of approximately 2 to 3 kilometres. Ash is currently being transported at low levels in a westerly direction towards Greenland. The eruption continues within the crater, the red glow visible on some webcams. Issued at 1007 on Sun 25 Apr 2010.

Recent reports from the Icelandic Meteorological Office show a slow but gradual decline in volcanic activity. The Eyjafjallajokull volcano is currently producing a plume to a height of approximately 2.5 kilometres, and transporting ash at low level in a westerly direction. The eruption continues within the crater, the red glow visible on some webcams. Issued at 0430 on Sun 25 Apr 2010.

At 1800Z, reports from the Icelandic Meteorological Office indicate little change from this morning. The Eyjafjallajokull volcano is currently producing a plume to a height of between 3 and 5 kilometres, which is carrying ash at low level in a westerly direction. There has been light ash fallout observed on the ground in several places west of the volcano, up to about 80-100km away. Eruption continues within the crater, but this not visible from lower levels. Issued at 2142 on Sat 24 Apr 2010.

Recent reports from the Icelandic Meteorological Office indicate that Eyjafjallajokull is currently producing a plume to a height of between 3 and 4 kilometres, which is being carried in a west-northwesterly direction. This led to restrictions on flights at Reykjavik and Keflavik during Friday. Light ash fall has recently been observed around Reykjavik. Issued at 0713 on Sat 24 Apr 2010.

Recent reports from the Icelandic Meteorological Office indicate that Eyjafjallajokull is currently producing a plume to a height of around 4 kilometres, which is being carried in a west-northwesterly direction. This led to restrictions on flights at Reykjavik and Keflavik during Friday. Issued at 0051 on Sat 24 Apr 2010.

Recent reports from the Icelandic Meteorological Office indicate that Eyjafjallajokull is currently producing a plume at a height of between 3 and 4 kilometres, which is being carried in a west-northwesterly direction. A red glow was evident from the crater during the early hours, giving away the presence of lava. Previous measurements in nearby water levels indicated an increase in the melting of the glacier. Issued at 1247 on Fri 23 Apr 2010.

Recent reports from the Icelandic Meteorological Office indicate that Eyjafjallajokull has been erupting at low levels this morning with the plume below 2.5 kilometres, which is being carried in a west-northwesterly direction. A red glow was evident from the crater, giving away the presence of lava. Previous measurements in nearby water levels indicated an increase in the melting of the glacier. Issued at 0836 on Fri 23 Apr 2010.

Recent reports from the Icelandic Meteorological Office indicate that Eyjafjallajokull has been erupting to a height of 3 to 4 kilometres this afternoon with some low level ash fallout towards both the south and north, but appears to be mostly of steam near the top of the plume. There is, according to measurements, a rise in nearby water levels, indicating an increase in the melting of the ice cap. Issued at 1718 on Thu 22 Apr 2010.

Recent reports from the Icelandic Meteorological Office indicate that Eyjafjallajokull has been erupting to a height of 3 kilometres this morning (visible reports at around 0300 and 0500 UTC). Cloud has obscured visible sightings for much of the time. The associated ash cloud remains mostly white in colour. Issued at 0928 on Thu 22 Apr 2010.

Recent reports from the Icelandic Meteorological Office indicate that over the last few hours Eyjafjallajokull has still been erupting to a height of between 2.5 and 4.0 kilometres. The associated ash cloud is now almost white in colour. Issued at 2020 on Wed 21 Apr 2010.

Latest information from the Icelandic Met Office indicates that over the last few hours Eyjafjallajokull continues to erupt to a height of generally around three kilometres with isolated bursts up to four kilometres. Issued at 1446 on Wed 21 Apr 2010.

Observations continue to confirm the presence of volcanic ash in locations across the UK, both in the atmosphere and to some extent at ground level. The observational network has been enhanced in order to monitor and investigate further the behaviour of the ash plume. Satellite imagery also shows the plume still spreading from Iceland towards the UK. Information from the Icelandic Met Office suggests that the volcano is currently erupting ash to a height of between three and four and a half kilometres. Issued at 1101 on Tue 20 Apr 2010.

Volcanic ash can be seen continuing to spread southwest from Iceland towards the United Kingdom (shown as a plume of bright orange and red colours on the satellite imagery). Up to date information from the Icelandic Met Office suggests the volcano is now erupting ash to a height of between 3 and 4 Km with some lava visible from the crater. We are continuing to monitor the situation. Issued at 0607 on Tue 20 Apr 2010.

Volcanic ash can be seen spreading southwards from Iceland (shown as a plume of orange and red colours on the satellite imagery). Up to date information from the Icelandic Met Office suggests the volcano is now erupting ash to a height of between 3 and 5 Km. Issued at 1854 on Mon 19 Apr 2010.

Newly emitted volcanic ash can be clearly seen spreading southwards from Iceland (shown as a plume of orange and red colours on the satellite imagery). Up to date information from the Icelandic Met Office suggests the volcano is currently erupting ash to a height of approximately 3 km. Issued at 1005 on Mon 19 Apr 2010.

Satellite imagery continues to show an active volcanic ash plume spreading southwards and southeastwards. Recent information from the Icelandic Met Office suggests the volcano is currently erupting ash to a height of approximately 4 to 5km. Further observations of ash continue to be received from many parts of the UK. Issued at 0707 on Mon 19 Apr 2010.

Satellite imagery continues to show an active volcanic ash plume spreading southwards and southeastwards. Recent information from the Icelandic Met Office suggests the volcano is currently erupting ash to a height of approximately 4 to 5km. Further observations of ash continue to be received from many parts of the UK. Issued at 1553 on Sun 18 Apr 2010.

Satellite imagery Sunday morning shows an active volcanic plume spreading ash southwards and southeastwards from southern Iceland. Remnants of earlier plume activity over Europe much less evident now on derived dust imagery. Recent information from the Icelandic Met Office suggests the volcano is currently erupting ash to a height of approximately 4km. Issued at 0850 on Sun 18 Apr 2010.

Satellite imagery Sunday morning shows an active volcanic plume spreading ash southwards and southeastwards from southern Iceland. Remnants of earlier plume activity over Europe much less evident now on derived dust imagery. The volcano continues to erupt ash to a height of 8km, and we continue to monitor the situation closely. Issued at 0724 on Sun 18 Apr 2010.

Recent satellite imagery shows a renewed plume spreading southwards from Iceland. Remnants of earlier plume activity less evident now but stretching from the southern North Sea across southern counties of England then up towards the south of the Irish Sea. There are similar remnants of older plume activity/dust deposits across central and eastern Europe. Many confirmed reports have come in during Saturday describing slight dust deposits on cars, etc across the bulk of Britain. The volcano continues to erupt, and we are monitoring the situation closely. Issued at 2221 on Sat 17 Apr 2010.

Satellite imagery is showing the initial earlier plume currently between 20 and 30 thousand feet over central Europe, extending into parts of northern France and southern England. Evidence of thin plumes of volcanic ash are still being detected within the UK, mainly at around six thousand feet, but also some reports at lower levels below one thousand feet. Some confirmed reports have come in describing slight dust deposits on cars. The volcano is continuing to erupt periodically, and we will continue to monitor the situation. Issued at 1454 on Sat 17 Apr 2010.

Satellite imagery is showing the initial earlier plume currently between 20 and 30 thousand feet over central Europe, extending into parts of northern France and southern England. Evidence of thin plumes of volcanic ash are still being detected within the UK, mainly at around six thousand feet, but also some reports at lower levels. Unconfirmed reports of slight ash deposits in places continue. The volcano is continuing to erupt periodically, and we will continue to monitor the situation. Issued at 0905 on Sat 17 Apr 2010.

Satellite imagery is showing a plume currently between 20 and 35 thousand feet over the near continent and extending westwards into southern UK and the English Channel. Evidence of thin plumes of volcanic ash were detected last night and during today across the UK, mainly at around six thousand feet. Also, there have been unconfirmed reports of slight ash deposits in places. With continuing eruptions from the volcano, we will continue to monitor the situation overnight. Issued at 1828 on Fri 16 Apr 2010.

Satellite imagery is showing a plume currently between 20 and 35 thousand feet over the near continent and extending westwards into southern UK and the English Channel. Evidence of thin plumes of volcanic ash were detected last night and during today across the UK, mainly at six thousand feet. Also, there have been unconfirmed reports slight ash deposits in places. With continuing eruptions from the volcano, we will continue to monitor the situation overnight. Issued at 1822 on Fri 16 Apr 2010.

Satellite imagery is showing a plume between 20 and 30 thousand feet over the North Sea and Denmark. Episodic thin plumes of volcanic ash have been detected over the UK overnight. We will continue to monitor during the day. Issued at 0718 on Fri 16 Apr 2010.

Our forecasters monitor volcanic eruptions as part of the Met Office's role in the global network of nine Volcanic Ash Advisory Centres. The bright orange plume depicting the highest concentrations of volcanic ash is now extending across Scandinavia. The observer at Lerwick (Shetland Islands) has reported a reduction in visibility and a slight yellow hue in the sky this afternoon (Thursday). Issued at 1747 on Thu 15 Apr 2010.

Our forecasters monitor volcanic eruptions as part of the Met Office's role in the global network of nine Volcanic Ash Advisory Centres. The bright orange plume depicting the highest concentrations of volcanic ash is now extending across Scandinavia. The observer at Lerwick (Shetland Islands) has reported a reduction in visibility and a slight yellow hue in the sky this afternoon (Thursday). Issued at 1634 on Thu 15 Apr 2010.