FVXX21 KWBC 181331
VOLCANIC ASH ADVISORY 
ISSUED: 2003DEC18/1330Z VAAC: WASHINGTON

VOLCANO: SANTA MARIA 1402-03
LOCATION: N1445W09133    AREA: GUATEMALA
                              
SUMMIT ELEVATION: 12375 FT (3772 M)

ADVISORY NUMBER: 2003/24

INFORMATION SOURCE: GOES 12 IMAGERY. SURFACE OBSERVATION
      
ERUPTION DETAILS: MINOR EMISSIONS

OBS ASH DATE/TIME: 18/1300Z

OBS ASH CLOUD: ASH NOT IDENTIFIABLE FROM SATELLITE DATA.
WINDS SFC/FL200 MOVING W 5-10 KT

FCST ASH CLOUD+6H: NOT AVBL
FCST ASH CLOUD+12H: NOT AVBL
FCST ASH CLOUD+18H: NOT AVBL

REMARKS: RETALHULEU AIRPORT REPORTS THAT SANTIAGUITO A SIDE
VENT OF SANTA MARIA IS IN ERUPTION AT 18/1300Z. NO ASH IS
OBSERVED IN IMAGERY THROUGH 18/1315Z WITH CLEAR SKIES.
      
NEXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES.   
            
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