''Enter If You Dare'': NASA Shares Stunning Satellite Image Of 'Deception Island'
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Deception Island, located off the Antarctic Peninsula, is one of the only places in the world where ships can sail directly into the center of an active volcano.
Space agency NASA routinely captures stunning images of our universe, leaving space lovers mesmerized. The Instagram handle of NASA is a treasure trove for those who love to watch educational videos and fascinating images showcasing Earth and space.
On Sunday, NASA Earth took to Instagram to share a satellite image of 'Deception Island'. Notably, Deception Island, located off the Antarctic Peninsula, is one of the only places in the world where ships can sail directly into the center of an active volcano. The horseshoe-shaped island surrounds Port Foster, a harbour and the flooded caldera of the volcano.
In its caption, NASA described the image as, ''Satellite image of Deception Island surrounded by blue ocean water. The island is shaped like a horseshoe and the land is rocky and mountainous with white snow on some peaks. There is an opening at the bottom where ships can sail into the blue waters of the harbor in the middle of the island.''
