Semisopochnoi: Amchitka (AHT camera) webcam — United States
Working, checked 30 min ago Still image · every 10 min Volcano · Official source · What camera types mean
What you are looking at
This AHT camera is on Amchitka Island in the western Aleutians and looks north-northeast across tundra and sea toward Semisopochnoi Island, about 64 km (40 miles) away. In the foreground you see the grass and low plants of the island, with two instrument towers and their guy wires framing the view; on clear days, the low outline of distant islands appears along the horizon.
Semisopochnoi is an uninhabited island volcano with a large summit caldera. Mount Cerberus, a three-peaked cone inside that caldera, has had repeated small explosive eruptions in recent years. Because there are no people living near it, distant cameras like this one, together with satellites and seismic stations, are how AVO watches for ash. For the current status, check the Alaska Volcano Observatory Semisopochnoi page and alert level.
Expect a new still roughly every ten minutes. At this distance, haze, rain and low cloud often hide Semisopochnoi completely; the best chance is on clear, cold days. Summer brings long daylight and green tundra; winter brings short days, snow and frequent storms. Tip: for a much closer look, switch to the CEPE or CETU cameras on Semisopochnoi itself.
Camera details
- Camera ID
- amchitka_aht
- Operator
- Alaska Volcano Observatory (USGS)
- Name at the provider
- Amchitka [AHT, 381 ft]
- Volcano
- Semisopochnoi
- Volcano number (Smithsonian GVP)
- 311060
- Elevation
- 35 m / 115 ft
- Camera faces
- North (19°)
- 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
- 02:15 UTC (30 min ago)
- 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
Closest to this one: Buoy 46071: Western Aleutians - 14nm South Of Amchitka Is, AK (32 mi).
Camera radar centered here · More from USGS volcano observatories
Questions about Semisopochnoi: Amchitka (AHT camera)
Is the Semisopochnoi: Amchitka (AHT camera) camera live right now?
Yes, it is working: at our last automatic check (Oct 8, 02:15 UTC) 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 Semisopochnoi: Amchitka (AHT camera) camera?
It is in United States. Coordinates: 51.378, 179.302.
Is it day or night there now?
The camera is in the America/Adak time zone. The "Right now" panel above shows the local time live. On October 7 the sun rises at 9:12 AM and sets at 8:28 PM there.
Can I see other cameras nearby?
No other camera is within 25 miles yet. The live camera radar can search up to 250 miles around this spot. 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 Semisopochnoi: Amchitka (AHT camera) show?
The latest readings from the provider: Volcano alert level: NORMAL · aviation code GREEN; Last USGS notice: Feb 27, 10:55 local time; Issued by: Alaska Volcano Observatory (USGS). They update with the provider's data, so they can be a few minutes old.