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Deception Island travel wonder in Antarctica |
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Why
The horseshoe-shaped Deception Island sits just off the Antarctica Peninsula coast. The bay in the middle of the island has an interesting harbor that has become a popular stop over destination for Antarctica cruise ships.
Deception Island tips & insights
It is the remnants of a collapsed volcano. Characteristically, the middle portion of the volcano sank, creating a depression while the remnants of the collapsed wall formed a high barrier around the hollow.
It last erupted several decades ago, destroying some buildings, and forcing research scientists and military personnel to flee Deception Island.
Subterranean volcanic energy heats a few areas of the bay, particularly Pendulum Bay. Tourists don bathing suits and splash around in that bay while their friends take their pictures (they know that being photographed in beach attire in the Antarctica will be a conversation piece when they get back home).
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Nature created a narrow breach at one point of the rim. This let seawater flood the depression, creating a bay spanning 9 kilometers (nearly 6 miles).
The bay of Deception Island makes a natural harbor. The tall caldera rim blocks strong sea winds while the narrow entrance allows ships to enter but keeps out Antarctica icebergs and rough seas.
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I hope your Antarctica dreams come true - and that my Deception Island page helps you enjoy your vacation, tour or trip ©2008 HQP / Hillman Quality Publications
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an old whaling station
