Overview

Mount Erebus rises to 3,794 m in Antarctica, within the Ross Island of Antarctica. It was first climbed in 1908.

Highlights

• A volcano whose eruptions have shaped the surrounding landscape.
• Volcanic and lava terrain — craters, cinder cones and cooled flows.
• An island peak, rising straight from the sea with a climate of its own.
• Low-to-medium altitude: below 5,000 m, with forest belts and clear seasons.

Key facts

• Elevation：3,794 m
• Location：Antarctica
• Continent：Antarctica
• Range：Ross Island
• Coordinates：77°32′S 167°17′E
• First ascent：1908