Deception Island

Deception Island is an island in South Shetland off the Antarctic Peninsula, which has one of the safest harbours in Antarctica. A recently active volcano in 1967 and 1969 caused serious damage to the local scientific stations. The only current research bases are run by the Argentine Army and Spain.Deception Island (62°57′S, 60°38′W) is one of the most incredible islands on the planet. It is an