Mount St. Helens Research Camera

Independent viewing notes for the public source operated by U.S. Geological Survey in Mount St. Helens, Washington.

Representative north-side view into the Mount St. Helens crater. — **Representative preview—not the live feed.** PlanetWindow image created to identify the subject while keeping the source separate.

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Mount St. Helens Research Camera

The USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory camera looks south from Johnston Ridge toward the crater for scientific situational awareness.

Location: Mount St. Helens, Washington
Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Source type: Official refreshing research image
Facts checked: 2026-08-05

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Best for: Crater visibility, snow, cloud and volcanic-landscape observation
Not ideal for: Replacing official safety, travel, weather or operating information
Camera type: Fixed official research camera
Refresh: Approximately every five minutes when operating
Audio: Not confirmed by operator
Night viewing: Varies with lighting and operator settings
View: Toward the featured Mount St. Helens Research Camera view
Best viewing time: Pacific Northwest daylight in clear weather
Seasonality: Year-round; harsh weather can interrupt service
Typical activity: Crater visibility, snow, cloud and volcanic-landscape observation
Camera movement: Varies by operator
Known limitations: Weather, darkness, maintenance, bandwidth and operator policy can affect availability.

What may be visiblenorth-facing crater · Johnston Ridge · Toutle River valleys

Why this listing is useful

The USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory camera looks south from Johnston Ridge toward the crater for scientific situational awareness. The source opens in a new tab, while this independently researched profile remains available for comparison and discovery.

Accuracy standard

Live video, refreshed still images and scientific imagery are labeled separately.
Unknown details are labeled rather than guessed.
Availability can change without notice.