Source: TOI
Context: Mount Erebus in Antarctica, the southernmost active volcano, stands out by not only being active in the extreme cold but also emitting micro-crystals of gold.
About Mount Erebus:
- Location: Ross Island, Antarctica; southernmost active volcano on Earth.
- Volcano type: Stratovolcano, characterized by a conical shape formed from layers of lava and ash.
- Discovery: Discovered in 1841 by British explorer Sir James Clark Ross, named after his ship HMS Erebus.
- Elevation: Stands at 3,792 meters (12,441 feet), the second-highest volcano in Antarctica.
- Lava lake: Known for its persistent lava lake, active since at least 1972, one of the few long-lived lava lakes globally.
- Eruptions: Features Strombolian eruptions, with occasional ejection of molten lava bombs.
- Proximity to research stations: Monitored closely due to its proximity (40 km) to McMurdo Station (U.S.) and Scott Base (New Zealand).
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