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Live Panorama of
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Webcam Notes
This panorama is a composite of eight images from a temporary research camera positioned on the north rim of Puʻu ʻŌʻō, looking into the crater. Winged insects occasionally take refuge on the glass in front of the camera. Dimensions of crater are approximately 400 m long (left to right in webcam) and 250 m wide (straight ahead). June 08, 2011: this camera was switched to low-light (nightvision) mode to improve visibility. This mode allows better views through the gaseous fume which has made the crater hazy over the past few weeks. In this low-light mode, the images are gray scale (B&W). June 3, 2010: A new webcam was installed and a new photo sequence was initiated that includes all of the south wall and most of the floor of the crater when it is clear. This page now provides the total view with a combination of 8 photos. Nighttime views are in color, daytime views are in "night" mode to enhance viewability of any lava in the crater. May 11, 2010: Early this morning, a small sliver of the north rim of Pu`u `O`o crater collapsed taking the POcam webcam with it. The panorama shown here was the last one acquired. We hope to replace that camera soon. June 30, 2011: The nighttime images have been slightly out-of-focus. We suspect that this is because the autofocus camera is trying to focus on the increased gas emissions between it and the lava lake.
Disclaimer
The webcam is operational 24/7 and faithfully records the dark of night if there are no sources of incandescence or other lights. At times, clouds and rain obscure visibility. The camera is subject to sporadic breakdown, and may not be repaired immediately. The camera is observing an area that is off-limits to the general public because of significant volcanic hazards.
