By Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
March 18, 2024
The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory announces a new webcam that provides views of the Southwest Rift Zone of Mauna Loa
On Tuesday, March 12, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory staff installed a new webcam, the MSPcam, which provides views of the Southwest Rift Zone of Mauna Loa from the Kalae (South Point) area. This camera is a pan-tilt-zoom model and the view may change depending on activity. See the new webcam page here: [MSPcam] Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone from the South Point area | U.S. Geological Survey (usgs.gov)
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An HVO physical science technician installs a new webcam near South Point, looking north to monitor any future activity on Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone. USGS photo by M. Patrick.
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The new MSPwebcam can be remotely controlled at the observatory to zoom in on an area of interest on the Southwest Rift Zone of Mauna Loa. This photo looks north and shows the upper portion of Ocean View Estates. USGS photo by M. Patrick.
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Regular station maintenance is vital for keeping the HVO monitoring network healthy. Here, weed eating ensures the site won't get overgrown, potentially blocking the solar array. USGS photo by M. Patrick.
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