Factual Information 2015:1.7 Meteorological Information/1.7.2/1.7.2.3

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1.7.2.3 Volcanic Ash Advisory

Volcanic ash advisories issued by Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VACC) on 07 March 2014 at 06:27 and 18:37 UTC for Sinabung (Sumatra, Indonesia) highlighted volcanic eruption located at 3.10^o N 98.23^o E (Figure 1.7E above) and volcanic ash plume observed up to a height of 12,000 ft. (FL120) and the plume was extending toward the west.

 

Figure 1.7F: The wind and temperature forecast chart PWGE25 issued by WAFC Washington at flight level 34,000 ft., (FL340) valid 1800 UTC 07 March 2014

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Factual Information MH370/01/15

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