Western Crater
Mount Erebus is the southernmost active volcano on Earth, located on Ross Island in the Ross Dependency in Antarctica. With a summit elevation of 3,792 metres, it is the second most prominent mountain in Antarctica and the second-highest volcano in Antarctica.- Mountain rising to 3,561 metres (11,683 feet)
- Description: crater on the side of Mount Erebus, Ross Island, Antarctica
Places of Interest
Discover Mount Erebus and Camp Slope.
Camp Slope
Peak
Mount Erebus is the southernmost active volcano…
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Nausea Knob.
Nausea Knob
Locality
Mount Erebus is the southernmost active volcano…
Western Crater
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- Location: Antarctica
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Latitude
-77.53333° or 77° 32′ south
Longitude
167.11667° or 167° 7′ east
Open location code
2VJ9F488+MM
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Satellite Map
See this place from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Swedish—“Western Crater” goes by many names.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Lands End and McMurdo Station.
Notable Places Nearby
Discover Camp Slope and Ice Tower Ridge.
Curious Places to Discover
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Antarctica: Highlights
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