Antarctica, known for its icy landscapes, holds a surprising secret beneath its snow-covered surface – a network of 138 volcanoes, with 91 discovered as recently as 2017. While most are dormant or extinct, three have erupted in recent history: Penguin Island in 1905, Deception Island in 1970, and the famous Mount Erebus in 1972.
Mount Erebus, the tallest active volcano on the continent, stands at 12,448 feet and is the southernmost active volcano on Earth. It has been continuously erupting since at least 1972, emitting plumes of gas, steam, and rock 'bombs' in strombolian eruptions.
