Aleutian Islands sunrise live cam – Akutan (AV12 camera)
Working, checked 20 h ago Still image · every 10 min Volcano · Official source · What camera types mean
What you are looking at
Labeled AV12 and named for the Open Bight area on the north coast of Akutan Island, this camera looks northeast across open water rather than at Akutan's summit. On clear days the frame shows the sea surface, a nearby rocky headland, and, on the horizon, snow-covered peaks of the islands farther northeast, likely including Akun Island and the large volcanoes of Unimak.
This camera is one piece of AVO's monitoring network on Akutan, which also includes seismometers and GPS stations. Akutan Volcano itself rises behind the camera to the southwest, and the island's last eruption was in the early 1990s. Views like this help observers check weather and visibility around the island, and occasionally catch steam or ash from neighboring volcanoes. For current information, see the Alaska Volcano Observatory Akutan page.
The picture on this page is a still frame, renewed about every ten minutes. Calm, cold days give the clearest views across the water, and long summer evenings bring soft light; storms, sea fog and winter darkness often leave the frame gray or black. Tip: this view is best for weather and sea conditions; for the volcano itself, use the AKS or AV06 cameras.
Camera details
- Camera ID
- akutan_av12
- Operator
- Alaska Volcano Observatory (USGS)
- Name at the provider
- Akutan [AV12, 1328 ft]
- Volcano
- Akutan
- Volcano number (Smithsonian GVP)
- 311320
- Elevation
- 123 m / 404 ft
- Camera faces
- Northeast (53°)
- Image updates
- Every 10 min
- Video format
- Still image (JPEG)
- Position
- Exact (from the provider)
- Licence
- U.S. public domain
- Data source
- USGS volcano webcams
- Last checked
- Oct 7, 06:18 UTC (20 h ago)
- Working, last 7 days
- 100 % of checks
From the provider's own camera list and our automatic checks. Readings and details can change without notice.
Live camera in Aleutian Islands, Alaska
Weather now in Aleutian Islands: 39 °F (4 °C), cloudy, wind 17 mph (27 km/h) from the south. Forecast for 7 PM local time. Weather: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0)
Aleutian Islands is a place in Alaska, United States. The camera is about 67 mi from the center, 404 ft (123 m) above sea level. Aleutian Islands keeps America/Anchorage time (UTC−8 at the moment); the panel above shows the local time live.
The Aleutian Islands curve west from the Alaska Peninsula for roughly 1,200 miles, a chain of 14 main volcanic islands and dozens of smaller ones that separate the Bering Sea from the North Pacific. The island groups run from the Fox Islands in the east through the Islands of Four Mountains, the Andreanof, Rat and Near Islands. Few people live here: the 2020 census counted about 7,150 residents in the…
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Live cameras near Aleutian Islands
Closest to this one: Akutan (AV06 camera) (6.9 mi) and Akutan (AKS camera) (11 mi).
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Questions about Akutan (AV12 camera)
Is Akutan (AV12 camera) working right now?
Yes, it is working: at our last automatic check (Oct 7, 06:18 UTC) it was sending new pictures. It is a still image, not video: a new photo arrives about every 10 minutes straight from Alaska Volcano Observatory (USGS).
Who runs this camera?
Alaska Volcano Observatory (USGS) runs this camera, as part of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Volcano Hazards Program. It is an official source. Its images are in the U.S. public domain. LiveLocation shows them straight from the source with credit. About USGS volcano observatories Watch at the source
Where exactly is this camera?
It is about 67 mi from the center of Aleutian Islands, Alaska, United States. Coordinates: 54.211, -165.898. All cameras in Aleutian Islands
Is it day or night there now?
Aleutian Islands is in the America/Anchorage time zone. The "Right now" panel above shows the local time live. On October 7 the sun rises at 9:17 AM and sets at 8:24 PM there.
Are there more live cameras near Aleutian Islands?
Yes: 2 other cameras are within 25 miles of this one. The live camera radar shows them all on a map, nearest first. Open the radar here
Is this volcano erupting, and where is the official alert level?
Alaska Volcano Observatory (USGS) sets the U.S. Volcano Alert Level and Aviation Color Code for this volcano, not LiveLocation. Read its latest update before you plan a visit; the camera alone cannot tell you how safe it is. USGS volcano updates Official camera page
What are the conditions at Akutan (AV12 camera) now?
The latest readings from the provider: Volcano alert level: NORMAL · aviation code GREEN; Last USGS notice: Sep 6, 2019, 10:29 local time; Issued by: Alaska Volcano Observatory (USGS). They update with the provider's data, so they can be a few minutes old.