Current Date 23 Dec, 2024

NASA Satellite Image Reveals Unique Horseshoe-Shaped Deception Island in Antarctica

NASA's Landsat 8 satellite captured an image of Deception Island, a horseshoe-shaped semi-submerged volcanic caldera located in the South Shetland Islands. Created by an eruption approximately 4,000 years ago, it remains vital for scientific research and as a safe harbour for ships navigating the harsh Southern Ocean. Deception Island is home to thousands of chinstrap...