Kirishima live webcam – Kirishimayama volcano camera, Inokoishi (Shinmoedake)
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About this Kirishima live webcam
This Kirishima live webcam looks at Kirishimayama volcano camera, Inokoishi (Shinmoedake) (volcano) in Kirishima. Japan Meteorological Agency (気象庁) operates it for the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), an official source. It is a still image, not video: a new photo arrives about every 2 minutes straight from Japan Meteorological Agency (気象庁). Japan Meteorological Agency (気象庁)'s own caption: "Japan Meteorological Agency monitoring camera on Kirishimayama (camera site: Inokoishi (Shinmoedake), 霧島山 猪子石(新燃岳)). A new image about every 2 minutes; dark at night unless the volcano glows."
Camera details
- Camera ID
- 50501
- Operator
- Japan Meteorological Agency (気象庁)
- Volcano
- Kirishimayama
- Observatory
- Japan Meteorological Agency
- Camera site
- Inokoishi (Shinmoedake)
- Site (local name)
- 霧島山 猪子石(新燃岳)
- Image updates
- Every 2 min
- Video format
- Still image (JPEG)
- Position
- Exact (from the provider)
- Licence
- Public Data License (Japan) 1.0
- Data source
- JMA volcano monitoring cameras (Japan)
- Working, last 7 days
- Not enough checks yet
From the provider's own camera list and our automatic checks. Readings and details can change without notice.
Live camera in Kirishima, Japan
Weather now in Kirishima: 23 °C (74 °F), clear sky, wind 11 km/h (7 mph) from the east. Forecast for 1 PM local time. Weather: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0)
Kirishima is a city in Japan with about 123,000 people. The camera is about 16 km from the center. The nearest bigger place is Kagoshima, 28 km away. Kirishima keeps Asia/Tokyo time (UTC+9 at the moment); the panel above shows the local time live.
On the map
Live cameras near Kirishima
WorkingStill imageKirishimayama volcano camera, Inokoishi (Ohachi)
Not checked yetStill imageKirishimayama volcano camera, Ohachi crater south rim
Not checked yetStill imageKirishimayama volcano camera, Karakunidake
Not checked yetStill imageKirishimayama volcano camera, Iozan south
Not checked yetStill imageKirishimayama volcano camera, Ebino Kogen
Not checked yetStill imageKirishimayama volcano camera, Takaharu west footThe nearest other cameras are Kirishimayama volcano camera, Inokoishi (Ohachi) (0.0 km), Kirishimayama volcano camera, Ohachi crater south rim (5.6 km) and Kirishimayama volcano camera, Karakunidake (9.9 km).
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Questions about Kirishimayama volcano camera, Inokoishi (Shinmoedake)
Is Kirishimayama volcano camera, Inokoishi (Shinmoedake) working right now?
We have not checked it ourselves yet; it is listed as working by Japan Meteorological Agency (気象庁). It is a still image, not video: a new photo arrives about every 2 minutes straight from Japan Meteorological Agency (気象庁).
How often does the picture update?
About every 2 minutes, on Japan Meteorological Agency (気象庁)'s schedule. The image on this page refreshes by itself while the tab is open.
Who operates the Kirishimayama volcano camera, Inokoishi (Shinmoedake) camera?
Japan Meteorological Agency (気象庁) runs this camera, as part of the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). It is an official source. Its images are shared under the Public Data License (Japan) 1.0. LiveLocation shows them straight from the source with credit. About Japan Meteorological Agency Watch at the source
Where exactly is this camera?
It is about 16 km from the center of Kirishima, Japan. Coordinates: 31.845, 130.873. All cameras in Kirishima
What time is it at the camera, and is it day or night?
Kirishima is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. The "Right now" panel above shows the local time live. On October 8 the sun rises at 6:14 AM and sets at 5:53 PM there.
Are there more live cameras near Kirishima?
Yes: 7 other cameras are within 25 km 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?
The Japan Meteorological Agency sets Japan's Volcanic Alert Levels (1 to 5) and issues the official warnings, not LiveLocation. Check its latest bulletin for this volcano before any trip. Official camera page