Tanaga (TAPA camera) webcam — United States
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What you are looking at
The TAPA camera sits at about 640 m (2,100 feet) on Tanaga Island in the Andreanof Islands of the central Aleutians, and looks west across the island's volcanoes. On clear days the frame shows a snowy volcanic massif in the middle distance and a smaller cone farther away on the left, likely Takawangha and Tanaga, about 15 km and 24 km away, with clouds often lying in the valleys below.
Tanaga Island holds three volcanoes close together: Tanaga, Sajaka and Takawangha. None has had a confirmed eruption in many decades, but AVO watches the area because earthquake swarms beneath the island have caused concern in recent years. The island is uninhabited, and Adak is the nearest town. Check the Alaska Volcano Observatory Tanaga and Takawangha pages for current alert levels.
The snapshot updates about every ten minutes. Low clouds filling the valleys, with peaks above, make some of the most striking frames. Snow covers the foreground for much of the year. Tip: because these volcanoes are rarely active, the camera is most useful for checking visibility and weather around the island.
Camera details
- Camera ID
- tanaga_tapa
- Operator
- Alaska Volcano Observatory (USGS)
- Name at the provider
- Tanaga [TAPA, 2100 ft]
- Volcano
- Tanaga
- Volcano number (Smithsonian GVP)
- 311080
- Elevation
- 640 m / 2,100 ft
- Camera faces
- West (285°)
- 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 Kanaga (KIMD camera) (25 mi).
Camera radar centered here · More from USGS volcano observatories
Questions about Tanaga (TAPA camera)
Is the Tanaga (TAPA camera) camera live 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).
Where does this camera come from?
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 Tanaga (TAPA camera) camera?
It is in United States. Coordinates: 51.814, -177.815.
What time is it at the camera, and is it day or night?
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 9:03 AM and sets at 8:14 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 Tanaga (TAPA camera) show?
The latest readings from the provider: Volcano alert level: NORMAL · aviation code GREEN; Last USGS notice: Jan 29, 2024, 13:13 local time; Issued by: Alaska Volcano Observatory (USGS). They update with the provider's data, so they can be a few minutes old.