Tarumizu live webcam – Sakurajima volcano camera, Tarumizu Arasaki
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What you are looking at
This JMA camera views Sakurajima from Arasaki in Tarumizu, on the Osumi Peninsula shore south-southeast of the volcano. It sits on a low rise near the shore, so the view runs across the water to the volcano's southern slopes and the summit crater area of Minamidake, where ash plumes often rise.
Sakurajima is one of the most active volcanoes in Japan, erupting small to moderate ash explosions many times a year in active periods. It was an island until 1914, when the great Taisho eruption poured out lava that filled the strait and joined it to the Osumi Peninsula. Kagoshima city lies just across the bay to the west, and residents are used to sweeping up ash; wind direction decides which side of the bay gets it. Plumes stand out best on clear days, and evening light can show a glow over the crater.
JMA keeps Sakurajima on its five-level Volcanic Alert Level, where Level 3 closes the mountain around the craters and Levels 4 and 5 involve evacuating island communities. For the latest, check JMA's current alert level.
Camera details
- Camera ID
- 50603
- Operator
- Japan Meteorological Agency (気象庁)
- Volcano
- Sakurajima
- Observatory
- Japan Meteorological Agency
- Camera site
- Tarumizu Arasaki
- Site (local name)
- 桜島 垂水荒崎
- 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)
- Last checked
- 00:00 UTC (3 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.
About Tarumizu
Tarumizu is a town in Japan with about 19,000 people. The camera is about 3.0 km from the center. Kagoshima, the nearest larger city, is 17 km away. Tarumizu keeps Asia/Tokyo time (UTC+9 at the moment); the panel above shows the local time live.
On the map
Live cameras near Tarumizu
Not checked yetStill imageSakurajima volcano camera, Ushine
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Not checked yetStill imageKirishimayama volcano camera, Ohachi crater south rim
Not checked yetStill imageKirishimayama volcano camera, KarakunidakeThe nearest other cameras are Sakurajima volcano camera, Ushine (12 km), Sakurajima volcano camera, Chuo-ko Shinmachi (14 km) and Kirishimayama volcano camera, Inokoishi (Ohachi) (41 km).
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Questions about Sakurajima volcano camera, Tarumizu Arasaki
Is the Sakurajima volcano camera, Tarumizu Arasaki camera live right now?
Yes, it is working: at our last automatic check (Oct 8, 00:00 UTC) it was sending new pictures. 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 this camera refresh?
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 Sakurajima volcano camera, Tarumizu Arasaki 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 is the Sakurajima volcano camera, Tarumizu Arasaki camera?
It is about 3.0 km from the center of Tarumizu, Japan. Coordinates: 31.510, 130.697. All cameras in Tarumizu
What time is it at the camera, and is it day or night?
Tarumizu is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. The "Right now" panel above shows the local time live. On October 8 the sun rises at 6:15 AM and sets at 5:54 PM there.
Can I see other cameras nearby?
Yes: 2 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
Where can I check the alert level for this volcano?
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