Mount Asphyxia, Active volcano on Zavodovski Island, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands.

Mount Asphyxia is an active volcano on Zavodovski Island in South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, rising about 550 meters above sea level. The landscape is marked by volcanic rock and a barren surface structure that continuously releases sulfurous gases into the air.

Mount Asphyxia erupted in 1819 and again in 1908, according to records of the volcano. The Japanese Wikipedia gives a last eruption between March and April 2012, while the English article reports an eruption in March 2016 that by July had covered between one third and one half of Zavodovski Island in ash, putting the penguin colonies at risk.

The name Asphyxia comes from the volcanic gases that can suffocate a visitor, and the stench of penguin guano adds to it. The same fumes gave names to other features of Zavodovski Island. Argentine hydrographic books often call the mountain Mount Curry.

Zavodovski Island has no harbour or landing strip; access is by inflatable boats from expedition ships, and swell often prevents a landing. Volcanic fumes and penguin guano make the air hard to breathe, so keep visits short and stay upwind. Ash from the 2016 eruption still coats parts of the surface.

The name Asphyxia refers to the volcanic fumes that can suffocate a visitor, and the same fumes, mixed with penguin guano, gave names to other features of Zavodovski Island. Argentine hydrographic books often call the cone Mount Curry.