Mount Erebus, Antarctica’s Active Volcano, Discovered Emitting Valuable Gold Dust into the Atmosphere, Unveiling a Daily Treasure Trove Worth Thousands of Dollars, Reports New York Post.
Recent Findings Illuminate the Geological Phenomenon of Mount Erebus, Disclosing its Daily Contribution of Approximately 80 Grams of Crystallized Gold, Valued at Almost $6,000 (Rs 5 lakh), Revealed Through Astonishing Atmospheric Dispersion.
NASA’s Earth Observatory Observes Mount Erebus’ Unique Geological Activity, Evidencing Regular Emissions of Gas, Steam, and Occasional Rock Fragments, Attributed to its Strategic Position Above a Thin Crust, Facilitating the Upward Movement of Molten Rock from Earth’s Interior.
Conor Bacon, Researcher from Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory at Columbia University, Unravels Mount Erebus’ Continuous Eruptive Activity Since 1972, Highlighting the Presence of a Rare Lava Lake at One of its Summit Craters, Adding to the Volcano’s Enigmatic Aura.
However, Conducting Comprehensive Research on Mount Erebus Poses Logistical Challenges Due to its Remote Location and Harsh Polar Conditions, Hindering Extensive Monitoring Efforts and Instrumentation Deployment, Yet Emphasizing the Urgent Need for Robust Tools Capable of Withstanding Antarctica’s Unforgiving Environment.
Edited by Dr. Brijendra Kumar Mishra, (Founder- DiCAF)