Mariners told to avoid floating Pumice rafts
National maritime traffic and regional aircraft operators have been urged to avoid the immediate vicinity of the newly active Titan Ridge Volcano following reports of massive floating pumice rafts and a 5,500-meter steam plume. According to volcano information bulleting No. 01-190526 issue this Tuesday, May 19, 2026 the plume is less intense than previously and continues to be blown by prevailing winds to the W to NW. Weaker winds mean the plume is convecting up to ~5500m in height. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Mariners told to avoid floating Pumice rafts appeared first on Post Courier .
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