The Age
·australia
·3 hours ago
The eerie, abandoned island that has long played tricks on visitors
Silversea's expedition ship, the Silver Wind, explored Deception Island in Antarctica, revealing its haunting history of whaling and volcanic activity. Known as a flooded caldera of an active volcano, the island boasts remnants of the Norwegian Hektor Station, where 50 blue whales were needed to fill a processing vat. Deception Island now teems with wildlife, showcasing nature's resilience.
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