Book 18, Question 131
Is There a Volcano in Antarctica?
Yes, Antarctica has volcanoes, and Mount Erebus is its most active one.
Yes! Antarctica has a volcano, and it is still active! Mount Erebus on Ross Island is the southernmost active volcano on Earth. Mount Erebus is about 12,400 feet tall.
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Quick answers
What is special about Erebus?
It is one of the few volcanoes with a permanent lake of molten lava in its crater.
Is there one under the ice?
An active volcano has also been found under the Antarctic ice sheet.
Sources: National Geographic, NASA Science, NASA Science
More fun facts
- Yes. Antarctica has volcanoes, some active.
- Mount Erebus is Antarctica's most active volcano.
- It is one of the few volcanoes with a permanent lake of molten lava in its crater.
- Mount Waesche, about 10,801 feet tall, may be active.
- An active volcano has also been found under the Antarctic ice sheet.
Sources: National Geographic, NASA Science, NASA Science
Questions kids ask
What is special about Mount Erebus?
It is one of the few volcanoes with a permanent lake of molten lava in its crater.