Mt Erebus

Mt Erebus is our resident volcano.  It is the southernmost active volcano on the planet.  It is unique because it constantly puffs steam from the lava lake deep in the crater, but doesn't build up pressure due to the open caldera. Comforting thoughts since we are a mere 22 miles away at McMurdo.  Several science groups are here studying it.  It is the second highest volcano in Antarctica at 12,448 ft. 

Erebus is a mere 22 miles from McMurdo Station.

Aerial view of the caldera with the open caldera.

Mt Erebus-Named after the Greek God of Darkness,
primordial son of Chaos.

Mt Erebus puffs steam constantly