Aniakchak (ANNQ camera) webcam — United States
Working, checked 20 h ago Still image · every 10 min Volcano · Official source · What camera types mean
What you are looking at
This AVO camera sits inside the caldera of Aniakchak, on the Alaska Peninsula, near Surprise Lake in the northeast part of the caldera. It looks across the lake's calm water to the steep caldera walls and the dark cinder cones and lava domes on the caldera floor, with snow patches on the ridges above. Few people ever see this landscape in person; it lies in one of the least-visited units of the National Park System.
Aniakchak's caldera, about 10 km (6 miles) across, formed in a huge eruption about 3,600 years ago. The volcano's most recent eruption was in 1931, when explosions from inside the caldera spread ash across the region. Surprise Lake drains out through a gap in the caldera wall called The Gates. AVO posts the current alert level and notes on its Aniakchak page.
A fresh frame appears here about every ten minutes. Summer brings green slopes and long evenings with warm light on the walls; the rest of the year snow, wind and low cloud dominate. Wind can roughen the lake, while calm days show reflections. Tip: this camera is one of the easiest ways to see inside a large volcanic caldera, so check it on a clear summer day.
Camera details
- Camera ID
- aniakchak_ansl
- Operator
- Alaska Volcano Observatory (USGS)
- Name at the provider
- Aniakchak [ANNQ, 1217 ft]
- Volcano
- Aniakchak
- Volcano number (Smithsonian GVP)
- 312090
- Elevation
- 371 m / 1,217 ft
- 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.
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Questions about Aniakchak (ANNQ camera)
Is the Aniakchak (ANNQ camera) camera live 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 operates the Aniakchak (ANNQ camera) 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 in United States. Coordinates: 56.933, -158.113.
What is the local time at the camera?
The camera is in the America/Anchorage time zone. The "Right now" panel above shows the local time live. On October 7 the sun rises at 8:49 AM and sets at 7:50 PM there.
Are there more live cameras near here?
No other camera is within 25 miles yet. The live camera radar can search up to 250 miles around this spot. 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 Aniakchak (ANNQ camera) now?
The latest readings from the provider: Volcano alert level: NORMAL · aviation code GREEN; Last USGS notice: May 5, 14:31 local time; Issued by: Alaska Volcano Observatory (USGS). They update with the provider's data, so they can be a few minutes old.