Mount Asphyxia

Mount Asphyxia rises 551 meters above sea level on Zavodovski Island, emitting continuous sulfuric gases into the South Atlantic atmosphere.

The volcano experienced a significant eruption in March 2016, covering approximately half of Zavodovski Island with volcanic ash by July of that year.

Scientists monitor Mount Asphyxia through satellite imagery to study the interaction between volcanic emissions and atmospheric cloud formations in the South Atlantic.

Access to Mount Asphyxia requires specialized permits and transportation arrangements due to its location in the remote South Sandwich Islands territory.

The volcanic gases from Mount Asphyxia mix with penguin guano odors, creating distinct atmospheric conditions that affect the local penguin colonies.

GPS coordinates: -56.29902,-27.59308

Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:50