On 4/18/2026 5:59:58 AM, an earthquake occurred in Carlsberg Ridge potentially affecting [unknown]. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:10km.
Sangay Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: LKLY VA SIG OBSD. to 21000 ft (6400 m)
Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 21000 ft (6400 m) altitude or flight level 210 .
The full report is as follows:
FVXX21 at 05:00 UTC, 18/04/26 from KNES
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260418/0458Z
VAAC: WASHINGTON
VOLCANO: SANGAY 352090
PSN: S0200 W07820
AREA: ECUADOR
SOURCE ELEV: 17342 FT AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/425
INFO SOURCE: GOES-19. NWP MODELS.
ERUPTION DETAILS: LKLY VA SIG OBSD.
OBS VA DTG: 18/0420Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL210 S0152 W07804 – S0159 W07803
– S0201 W07820 – S0200 W07820 – S0152 W07804 MOV
E 15KT
FCST VA CLD +6HR: 18/1030Z SFC/FL210 S0140 W07800
– S0152 W07752 – S0201 W07820 – S0200 W07820 –
S0140 W07800
FCST VA CLD +12HR: 18/1630Z SFC/FL210 S0143
W07758 – S0156 W07753 – S0201 W07820 – S0159
W07820 – S0143 W07758
FCST VA CLD +18HR: 18/2230Z SFC/FL210 S0150
W07753 – S0207 W07755 – S0201 W07820 – S0200
W07820 – S0150 W07753
RMK: LKLY VA CLD OBSD ABT 15 NMI ENE OF SUMMIT.
FL ESTD FM NWP MDLS. NWP MDLS FCST VA TO GENLY
MOV NE THRU T+12HRS THEN E-ESE BY T+18HRS.
…HOSLEY
NXT ADVISORY: WILL BE ISSUED BY 20260418/1100Z
Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL070 OBS AT 17/2320Z MOV ENE OBS VA DTG: 17/2350Z to 7000 ft (2100 m)
Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 7000 ft (2100 m) altitude or flight level 070 .
The full report is as follows:
FVAU01 at 00:06 UTC, 18/04/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260418/0010Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: IBU 268030
PSN: N0129 E12738
AREA: INDONESIA
SOURCE ELEV: 1325M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/438
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL070 OBS AT 17/2320Z MOV ENE
OBS VA DTG: 17/2350Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL070 N0127 E12736 – N0132 E12735 – N0150
E12806 – N0137 E12814 – N0121 E12813 MOV NE 05KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 18/0550Z SFC/FL070 N0127 E12735 – N0133
E12735 – N0144 E12810 – N0125 E12817 – N0110 E12810
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 18/1150Z SFC/FL070 N0128 E12735 – N0134
E12736 – N0140 E12811 – N0120 E12811 – N0106 E12800
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 18/1750Z SFC/FL070 N0128 E12734 – N0134
E12736 – N0133 E12810 – N0115 E12808 – N0102 E12753
RMK: DISCRETE INTERMITTENT VA EMISSIONS IDENTIFIABLE ON RGB
SAT IMAGERY MOV ENE. VA HEIGHT AND MOVEMENT BASED ON RECENT
SAT IMG AND MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260418/0610Z=
Mayon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20260417/2116Z FL090 EXTD WSW REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 17/2120Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report:
FVFE01 at 21:35 UTC, 17/04/26 from RJTD
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260417/2135Z
VAAC: TOKYO
VOLCANO: MAYON 273030
PSN: N1315 E12341
AREA: PHILIPPINES
SOURCE ELEV: 2462M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/502
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9 PHIVOLCS
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260417/2116Z FL090 EXTD WSW REPORTED
OBS VA DTG: 17/2120Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND FL090 050/8KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: NOT AVBL
RMK: WE WILL ISSUE FURTHER ADVISORY IF VA IS DETECTED IN SATELLITE
IMAGERY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=
Wild Turtles in TX Face an Agonizing Death—Speak Up!
At The Remy on the Trails apartment complex in Houston, a channelized (surrounded by concrete or brick) pond reportedly serves as home to dozens of native red-eared slider turtles. According to locals, the complex has removed a ramp—the semi-aquatic turtles’ sole means of accessing dry ground. Making matters worse, it being egg-laying season for them, any animals unable to reach soil to lay their eggs can become egg-bound, leading to ruptured organs, infection, and eventually an agonizing death. The turtles have reportedly been stranded in the water for more than two weeks already, with only one small basking rock to fight for, leaving the rest deprived of the daily 10-12 hours of sunlight required for Vitamin D3 synthesis—essential for calcium absorption, which prevents metabolic bone disease and ensures a hard shell.
We’ve implored The Remy on the Trails to rectify things—even offering to provide wildlife-specific ramps for free!—but have received no response. Your voice is needed now! Please politely ask the complex to act immediately so that these animals don’t continue to suffer! Note that maintaining a polite tone is essential, as rude correspondence can hinder our efforts.
Call the main office at 832-841-3536.
Email them at remyonthetrails@rpmliving.com
Fill out their contact form here:
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