Antarctic Extremes

Exploring Antarctica's Active Volcano Mt. Erebus

Mount Erebus is one of Antarcticaโ€™s two active volcanoes and the southernmost active volcano on Earth. Conveniently, Erebusโ€™ summit is a mere 25 miles from McMurdo Station. After a helicopter trip to its flank, at altitude in -30ยฐ F conditions Caitlin & Arlo embark on foot and see firsthand how breathtaking (literally) Erebus is โ€” and why an active volcano in a land of ice is a scientific wonder.

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