Pavlof (PS1A camera) webcam — United States
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What you are looking at
The PS1A camera sits at about 285 m (930 feet) on the Alaska Peninsula, about 9.5 km (6 miles) east of Pavlof Volcano, and looks west. On clear days the frame is filled by two snow-covered cones side by side, Pavlof and its neighbor Pavlof Sister, rising above snowfields and dark ridges in the foreground.
Pavlof erupts often, usually from vents high on its northeast flank, producing lava fountains, ash plumes and flows of melted snow and rock. Recent eruptive periods have lasted from days to months. Pavlof Sister, the slightly smaller cone, has not erupted in historical times. Check the Alaska Volcano Observatory Pavlof page for the current alert level and activity notes.
Expect a new still roughly every ten minutes. Low morning sun lights both cones from behind the camera, giving the clearest views; late afternoon can backlight them. Summer brings bare gray rock on the lower slopes, while winter covers everything in white. Tip: watch for dark ash or steam near Pavlof's upper flank, the usual site of its eruptions.
Camera details
- Camera ID
- pavlof_ps1a
- Operator
- Alaska Volcano Observatory (USGS)
- Name at the provider
- Pavlof [PS1A, 930 ft]
- Volcano
- Pavlof
- Volcano number (Smithsonian GVP)
- 312030
- Elevation
- 284 m / 932 ft
- Camera faces
- West (275°)
- 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
- 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.
On the map
Nearby live views
Also nearby: Pavlof (DOL camera) (19 mi) and Pavlof (BLHA camera) (23 mi).
Camera radar centered here · More from USGS volcano observatories
Questions about Pavlof (PS1A camera)
Is Pavlof (PS1A camera) working right now?
Yes, it is working: at our last automatic check 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 is the Pavlof (PS1A camera) camera?
It is in United States. Coordinates: 55.420, -161.744.
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 9:02 AM and sets at 8:06 PM there.
Can I see other cameras nearby?
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
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 (PS1A 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.