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Volcanoes today, December 20, 2020: Klyuchevskoy volcano, Sangay

Satellite image of Sangay volcano on 20 December 2020

Klyuchevskoy (Kamchatka): Explosive activity continues. The Volcano Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) has warned Tokyo of a volcanic ash mast that has risen to an estimated altitude of 22000 ft (6700 m) or a flight level of 220 and is moving at 10 kts in SE direction.
The full report is as follows: ERUPTION AT 20201220 / 2100Z FL220 EXTD S-SE REPORT to 22000 ft (6700 m)

Sangay (Ecuador): Explosive activity continues. The Washington Volcano Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) warned of a volcanic ash tree that rose to an estimated altitude of 20000 ft (6100 m) or a flight level of 200.
The full report is as follows: to 20000 ft (6100 m)

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