Pavlof (BLHA camera) webcam — United States
Intermittent Still image · every 10 min Volcano · Official source · What camera types mean
What you are looking at
The BLHA camera sits at about 400 m (1,310 feet) on the Alaska Peninsula, about 34 km (21 miles) north-northwest of Pavlof Volcano, and looks south-southeast across wide, open tundra. On clear days the frame shows the twin cones of Pavlof and Pavlof Sister rising side by side on the horizon, with flat, brown or green lowlands stretching toward them and a rocky edge in the foreground.
Pavlof is one of the most frequently active volcanoes in the Aleutian arc, with dozens of eruptions recorded since the 1700s, many of them lava fountaining and ash explosions from vents near its summit. Its eruptions can send ash toward nearby communities like Cold Bay and Sand Point and across North Pacific flight routes. Pavlof Sister, its neighbor, has been quiet in historical times. Check the Alaska Volcano Observatory Pavlof page for the current alert level.
The image here refreshes about every ten minutes. Low evening light from the west can make the cones glow; long summer days give many chances for a clear view, while winter brings short days and snow. Tip: during eruptions, dark ash streaks on Pavlof's snow are often easier to see from this distant view than up close.
Camera details
- Camera ID
- pavlof_blha
- Operator
- Alaska Volcano Observatory (USGS)
- Name at the provider
- Pavlof [BLHA, 1309 ft]
- Volcano
- Pavlof
- Volcano number (Smithsonian GVP)
- 312030
- Elevation
- 399 m / 1,309 ft
- Camera faces
- South (161°)
- 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
- 02:00 UTC (45 min ago)
- Working, last 7 days
- 0 % of checks
From the provider's own camera list and our automatic checks. Readings and details can change without notice.
On the map
Nearby live views
The nearest other cameras are Pavlof (PS1A camera) (23 mi).
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Questions about Pavlof (BLHA camera)
Is the Pavlof (BLHA camera) camera live right now?
It has been intermittent: at our last check (Oct 8, 02:00 UTC) the picture had not changed for a while. 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 is the Pavlof (BLHA camera) camera?
It is in United States. Coordinates: 55.703, -162.067.
Is it day or night there now?
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 9:04 AM and sets at 8:07 PM there.
Can I see other cameras nearby?
Yes: 1 other camera is within 25 miles of this one. The live camera radar shows them all on a map, nearest first. Open the radar here
Where can I check the alert level for this volcano?
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 do the sensors at Pavlof (BLHA camera) show?
The latest readings from the provider: Volcano alert level: NORMAL · aviation code GREEN; Last USGS notice: Jan 23, 12:37 local time; Issued by: Alaska Volcano Observatory (USGS). They update with the provider's data, so they can be a few minutes old.