Mount Erebus (English pronunciation: /ˈɛrɨbəs/) is the second highest volcano in Antarctica (after Mount Sidley), and the 6th highestultra mountain on an island. With a summit elevation of 3,794 metres (12,448 ft), it is located on Ross Island, which is also home to three inactive volcanoes, notably Mount Terror. Mount Erebus is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, which includes over 160 active volcanoes.
The volcano has been observed to be continuously active since 1972 and is the site of the Mount Erebus Volcano Observatory run by the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (source wikipedia)
Mount Erebus is the site we visited recently. We will be returning to the region upon completion of our cruise toward the beginning of February.
Mount Erebus is the site we visited recently. We will be returning to the region upon completion of our cruise toward the beginning of February.
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Mount Erebus, Ross Island, Antarctica (Photo by Marco Pedulli) |
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