Semisopochnoi (CEPE camera) webcam — United States
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What you are looking at
The CEPE camera sits at about 340 m (1,110 feet) on Semisopochnoi Island in the western Aleutians, about 6 km (4 miles) northeast of the island's center, and looks southwest. The frame shows a dark, multi-peaked massif rising above green slopes, which includes Mount Cerberus, the three-peaked cone inside the island's caldera that has been the site of its recent eruptions.
Semisopochnoi is one of the largest volcanic islands in the western Aleutians, with a caldera about 8 km (5 miles) wide. Since 2018 it has had repeated periods of small explosions and ash emissions from Mount Cerberus's north cone. The island is uninhabited, so cameras, satellites and seismic stations are the main ways to watch it. The Alaska Volcano Observatory Semisopochnoi page lists the current alert level.
The picture on this page is a still frame, renewed about every ten minutes. Clouds, fog and wind are constant companions in the western Aleutians; clear frames are most common on cold days. In summer the slopes turn green; in winter they are white. Tip: look for ash plumes or fresh dark deposits on snow near Cerberus during active periods.
Camera details
- Camera ID
- semi_cepe
- Operator
- Alaska Volcano Observatory (USGS)
- Name at the provider
- Semisopochnoi [CEPE, 1113 ft]
- Volcano
- Semisopochnoi
- Volcano number (Smithsonian GVP)
- 311060
- Elevation
- 339 m / 1,112 ft
- Camera faces
- Southwest (232°)
- 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
The nearest other cameras are Semisopochnoi (CETU camera) (6.6 mi).
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Questions about Semisopochnoi (CEPE camera)
Is Semisopochnoi (CEPE 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 exactly is this camera?
It is in United States. Coordinates: 51.964, 179.647.
What is the local time at the camera?
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 9:11 AM and sets at 8:27 PM there.
Are there more live cameras near here?
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
Is this volcano erupting, and where is the official alert level?
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 are the conditions at Semisopochnoi (CEPE camera) now?
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.