Ruapehu North volcano camera webcam — New Zealand

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GeoNet, New Zealand's geological hazard monitoring service run by Earth Sciences New Zealand with the Natural Hazards Commission, operates this camera, which shows Mount Ruapehu from the north. Ruapehu, at 2,797 meters, is the highest peak in the North Island and one of the country's most active volcanoes. It stands in Tongariro National Park, a dual World Heritage site, and its summit holds a hot, acidic Crater Lake.

On clear days the camera shows the broad, snowy summit plateau and the long northern slopes, where the Whakapapa ski area lies. Snow usually covers the upper mountain from about June to October, and in summer the dark rock and ash show through. Low cloud and westerly weather often hide the peak entirely. Ruapehu erupted strongly in 1995 and 1996 and had a smaller eruption in 2007, so scientists watch it closely.

New Zealand uses a Volcanic Alert Level scale from 0 to 5: levels 1 and 2 describe minor and heightened unrest, while 3 to 5 mean an eruption is under way, from minor to major. For the current level always check GeoNet. This camera sends a new still image about every 10 minutes, with the time stamped in New Zealand time.

On the map

The position is approximate.

Nearby live views

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