Ash erupting from a volcano
Volcanic ash

London VAAC: Volcanic ash advisories and graphics

Volcanic Ash Advisories (VAA) and Graphics (VAG) links are provided for each message issued.

The next Volcanic Ash EXERCISE is scheduled Tuesday 12th May 2026

Please be aware that London VAAC is conducting a volcanic ash exercise, taking place on Tuesday 12th May. Live products will be issued and marked with EXER, EXERCISE or TEST. Should a real eruption take place, the exercise will be cancelled and operational products will not be marked with EXER, EXERCISE or TEST.

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Most recent messages

Volcano Issue time (UTC) VAA - Valid between
T+0 and T+18		 VAG - Valid between
T+0 and T+18
BEERENBERG 376010 Advisory Graphic
BEERENBERG 376010 Advisory Graphic
PRESTAHNUKUR 371070 Advisory Graphic
PRESTAHNUKUR 371070 Advisory Graphic
PRESTAHNUKUR 371070 Advisory Graphic
PRESTAHNUKUR 371070 Advisory Graphic
THEISTAREYKJARBUNGA 373090 Advisory Graphic
THEISTAREYKJARBUNGA 373090 Advisory Graphic
THEISTAREYKJARBUNGA 373090 Advisory Graphic
EYJAFJALLAJOKULL 372020 Advisory Graphic
ELDEY 371022 Advisory Graphic
ELDEY 371022 Advisory Graphic
ELDEY 371022 Advisory Graphic
KATLA 372030 Advisory Graphic
KATLA 372030 Advisory Graphic
KATLA 372030 Advisory Graphic
KATLA 372030 Advisory Graphic
KATLA 372030 Advisory Graphic
BARDARBUNGA 373030 Advisory Graphic
BARDARBUNGA 373030 Advisory Graphic
BARDARBUNGA 373030 Advisory Graphic
For previously issued forecasts, see the Volcanic ash advisory and graphic archive