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Deception Island
🇦🇶 Antarctica
About Deception Island
Overview
Active volcanic caldera with unique geothermal features
Detailed Description
Deception Island is a ring-shaped volcanic caldera in the South Shetland Islands. Its flooded interior forms Port Foster, one of the safest harbors in Antarctica. The island features hot springs, abandoned whaling stations, and a large chinstrap penguin colony.
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Location
- Coordinates
- -62.9408°, -60.5558°
- Type
- destination
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