FVXX20 KWBC 312320
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY
ISSUED: 2002AUG31/2320Z  VAAC: WASHINGTON 
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VOLCANO: TUNGURAHUA 1502-08
LOCATION: S0128W07826    AREA: ECUADOR
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SUMMIT ELEVATION: 16480 FT (5023 M)
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ADVISORY NUMBER: 2002/424     
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INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES-8 IMAGERY.

ERUPTION DETAILS: ASH OBSERVED AT 31/2235Z.
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OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 31/2235Z
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OBS ASH CLOUD: ASH NOT IDENTIFIABLE FROM SATELLITE DATA. WINDS
FL100/240 SOUTH 5 TO 10 KNOTS.
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FCST ASH CLOUD+6H: SEE SIGMETS.
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REMARKS: THE GEOPHYSICAL INSTITUTE OBSERVED A VOLCANIC ASH CLOUD
OVER THE VOLCANO AT 2235Z TO FL240.  NO ASH WAS DETECTED IN
SATELLITE IMAGERY THROUGH 2245Z.  THE AREA WILL BE CLOSELY
MONITORED BUT NO FURTHER ADVISORIES WILL BE ISSUED UNLESS ASH IS
OBSERVED IN SATELLITE IMAGERY OR INFORMATION IS RECEIVED THAT
INDICATES THAT THE ASH HAS EXTENDED MORE THAN 10 NM BEYOND THE
SUMMIT.  TURK
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NEXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES.
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