Deception Island

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Exploring an old whaling station

The once flourishing whaling industry peaked around 1900.

Hiking up the caldera rim

Great views.

Eyeballing the penguins

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).

Bay is large

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).

Natural harbor

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.

Location in Antarctica

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Ross Ice Shelf
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