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Polar Explorers on the summit of Mount Erebus, Antarctica, 1
Photograph showing members of the Nimrod Antarctic Expedition of 1908-09 reaching the summit of Mount Erebus, Antarctica, 10th March 1908. Mount Erebus is an active volcano, approximately 13000 feet high
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10th Active Antarctic Antarctica Approximately Erebus Explorers Feet Members Mount Nimrod Polar Reaching Summit Volcano
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This historic photograph captures the momentous achievement of the Polar Explorers from the Nimrod Antarctic Expedition of 1908-09 as they reached the summit of Mount Erebus in Antarctica on the 10th of March 1909. Mount Erebus, an active volcano, stands approximately 13,000 feet high and is the second-highest volcano in Antarctica. The explorers, bundled up against the harsh Antarctic weather, are seen raising their flags and taking in the breathtaking view from the summit. The Nimrod Expedition, led by Sir Ernest Shackleton, was the first British Antarctic Expedition to reach the southernmost latitude of 88° 23' S, which is only 97 nautical miles from the South Pole. However, it is the ascent of Mount Erebus that marked a significant milestone in the exploration of Antarctica. The team, consisting of Tom Crean, Frank Wild, and Frank Debenham, became the first men to reach the summit of an Antarctic volcano. The photograph is a testament to the determination, courage, and resilience of these explorers who braved the extreme conditions of Antarctica to push the boundaries of human exploration. The image, with its rich historical significance, remains an important document in the annals of polar exploration and continues to inspire future generations of adventurers and scientists who venture into the unknown territories of our planet.
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