Deception Island is one of Antarctica’s biggest surprises. Part of the South Shetland group, the island appears on the map as a broken ring or a “C” shape. But it is actually the collapsed, sunken cone of a still-active volcano.
Along the shore, the island steams as cold Antarctic water meets the black volcanic sand, warmed by geothermal activity. If you dip your hand in the coastal waters, the temperature is that of a luke-warm bath. (Chris Van Hove)
