Geology and Minerals
Deception Island
Deception Island is in the South Shetland Islands close to the Antarctic Peninsula with a large and usually "safe" natural harbour, which is occasionally affected by the underlying active volcano. This island is the caldera of an active volcano, which seriously damaged local scientific stations in 1967 and 1969. The island previously held a whaling station. It has now become a tourist destination, attracting over 15,000 visitors annually. Two research stations are operated by Argentina and Spain during the summer season. While various countries have asserted sovereignty, it is still administered under the Antarctic Treaty System, meaning it is under no control.
Also on this shelf
Florence Bascom.
Brimham Rocks.
See also
- ▸List of volcanoes in Brazil
- ▸Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- ▸Glauconite
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