Sources and methodology
VolcanoSpotting combines public, scientific, meteorological, satellite and operational sources to provide a practical reading of volcanic activity, travel conditions, access and UAS/airspace context. This information is indicative and should always be cross-checked with volcano observatories, aviation authorities and official local sources before travelling, filming or flying.
Classified sources
Seismicity and activity
Aggregated reading of seismic activity and operational validations, with recommended cross-checking against observatories and geological services whenever more precise local sources exist.
Weather
Current conditions and forecast shown in the card are generated through Open-Meteo to support visit, observation and flight planning.
Thermal anomaly
Thermal reading relies on VIIRS / FIRMS satellite detections, useful to identify hotspots, radiative power and thermal signal persistence.
Volcanic gases
SO₂ indicators and volcanic atmospheric signal rely on Sentinel-5P / Copernicus products whenever available in the technical card.
Airspace and UAS
The airspace layer combines official, beta or operational references by country. Always cross-check with the relevant authority, NOTAMs and local restrictions before any flight.
Base cartography
General cartographic representation and map interaction rely on base cartography and visualisation libraries.
Disclaimer
VolcanoSpotting provides an aggregated and indicative reading. Delays, errors, gaps or status changes may exist compared with operational reality. Before travelling, filming, flying or making field decisions, always verify the information against observatories, aviation authorities, official weather sources and competent local references.