"Potential Eruption Threat: Volcanic Activity in Antarctica"
Antarctica is home to the largest volcanic region on Earth, with as many as 138 volcanoes, but only two are currently classified as active: Deception Island and Mount Erebus. Mount Erebus has been continuously erupting since at least 1972, emitting plumes of gas and steam, and occasionally spewing out rock "bombs." Deception Island, the caldera of an active volcano, last erupted in 1970. Despite the presence of fumaroles and volcanic vents, it remains challenging to predict when exactly one might erupt next due to the harsh conditions and limited monitoring instruments in Antarctica.