Spurr - Crater Peak (SPCL camera) webcam — United States
Intermittent Still image · every 10 min Volcano · Official source · What camera types mean
What you are looking at
This SPCL camera view sits at about 1,280 m (4,200 feet) on the slopes of Mount Spurr, west of Anchorage, and is aimed northeast toward Crater Peak, the flank vent about 5.6 km (3.5 miles) from the camera. On clear days the frame shows Crater Peak's crater and the surrounding rugged, glaciated terrain; on many days, cloud wraps the camera completely and the image is gray.
Crater Peak erupted in 1953 and 1992, and the 1992 eruption dropped ash on Anchorage. A period of unrest that began in 2024, with more earthquakes and gas emissions, led the Alaska Volcano Observatory to warn that an eruption from Crater Peak was possible. The SPCL site is a pan-tilt camera, and this preset focuses on Crater Peak. For the current status, check the AVO Spurr page.
The image here refreshes about every ten minutes. Spurr's high slopes are often in cloud, especially in summer afternoons; clear winter mornings give the best views. Steam from Crater Peak's crater is common on cold days. Tip: if this view is socked in, try the SPCR camera, which looks at the volcano from the south.
Camera details
- Camera ID
- spurr_spcl-cp
- Operator
- Alaska Volcano Observatory (USGS)
- Name at the provider
- Spurr - Crater Peak [SPCL, 4200 ft]
- Elevation
- 1,279 m / 4,196 ft
- Camera faces
- Northeast (34°)
- 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
- 02:00 UTC (45 min ago)
- Working, last 7 days
- 0 % of checks
From the provider's own camera list and our automatic checks. Readings and details can change without notice.
On the map
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Questions about Spurr - Crater Peak (SPCL camera)
Is the Spurr - Crater Peak (SPCL camera) camera live right now?
It has been intermittent: at our last check (Oct 8, 02:00 UTC) the picture had not changed for a while. It is a still image, not video: a new photo arrives about every 10 minutes straight from Alaska Volcano Observatory (USGS).
How often does the picture update?
About every 10 minutes, on Alaska Volcano Observatory (USGS)'s schedule. The image on this page refreshes by itself while the tab is open.
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: 61.196, -152.340.
Is it day or night there now?
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 8:32 AM and sets at 7:21 PM there.
Are there more live cameras near here?
Yes: 3 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
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