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Mount Erebus – on Antarctica: 24 April 2024

According to NASA, Mount Erebus is spewing out gold in the form of tiny particles.

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According to NASA, Mount Erebus is spewing out gold in the form of tiny particles.

About Mount Erebus:

1841: Named by Captain James Clark Ross.
Located on Ross Island, Antarctica.
Highest active volcano of Antarctica and 2nd after Mount Sidley.
It is the world’s southernmost active volcano.
Deception Island: 2nd active volcano on Antarctica.