MET.OR.265
Volcanic ash advisory centre responsibilities
Regulation (EU) 2021/1338
In its area of responsibility, the VAAC shall:
(a) when a volcano has
erupted, or is expected to erupt, or volcanic ash is reported, issue advisory
information regarding the extent and forecast movement of the volcanic ash
cloud;
(b) coordinate with selected
volcano observatories to ensure that information on volcanic activity is
received in an efficient and timely manner;
(c) provide the advisory
meteorological information referred to in point (a) at least every 6 hours
until such time as the volcanic ash cloud is no longer identifiable from
satellite data, no further meteorological reports of volcanic ash are received
from the area and no further eruptions of the volcano are reported; and
(d) maintain a 24-hour watch.
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