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Erebus Eruption... Showing upper air currents, 14 June 1908, (1909)
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Erebus Eruption... Showing upper air currents, 14 June 1908, (1909)
Erebus Eruption, June 14th 1908, 3.45 p.m. Showing upper air currents, (1909). Diagram showing the volcano Erebus erupting. Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic. During the second expedition, 1907-1909, he and three companions established a new record, Farthest South latitude at 88° S, only 97 geographical miles (112 statute miles, or 180 km) from the South Pole, the largest advance to the pole in exploration history. Members of his team also climbed Mount Erebus, the most active volcano in the Antarctic. Shackleton was knighted by King Edward VII for these achievements. He died during his third and last oceanographic and sub-antarctic expedition, aged 47. Illustration from The Heart of the Antarctic, Vol. I, by E. H. Shackleton, C.V.O. [William Heinemann, London, 1909]
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This print captures the dramatic eruption of Mount Erebus in Antarctica on June 14th, 1908. The image showcases the upper air currents surrounding the volcano, providing a unique insight into this powerful natural phenomenon. The photograph is part of a collection from Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton's second expedition to the Antarctic between 1907 and 1909. Shackleton and his team achieved an incredible feat during this expedition, reaching a record-breaking latitude of 88° S, coming within just 97 geographical miles of the South Pole. As part of their exploration, they also conquered Mount Erebus, known as one of the most active volcanoes in Antarctica. Ernest Shackleton was widely recognized for his contributions to polar exploration and was knighted by King Edward VII for his achievements. Tragically, he met his untimely demise during his third and final oceanographic expedition at the age of 47. This illustration comes from "The Heart of the Antarctic". Volume I by E. H. Shackleton himself, published in London in 1909. It serves as a testament to both Shackleton's remarkable accomplishments and to the awe-inspiring power of nature found within Earth's southernmost continent.
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