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Harry Baker

Earth from space: Antarctica's 'Deception Island' is one of the only places on Earth where you can sail into an active volcano

A satellite photo of a horseshoe-shape island partly covered in snow.
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Where is it? Deception Island, South Shetland Islands [-62.953381585, -60.627783743]

What's in the photo? A semi-submerged, active volcanic caldera partially covered in snow

Which satellite took the photo? Landsat 8

When was it taken? March 23, 2018

This striking satellite photo shows off the unique shape of Antarctica's "Deception Island" — a semi-submerged, active volcanic caldera created by one of the region's largest known eruptions, which now provides a haven for ships and researchers exploring the area around the South Pole.

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