Ross ice shelf

Following his discovery of the north magnetic pole, Ross ventured south, discovering a large oceanic inlet covered by a vast overhang of ice. He also discovered Mt. Erebus, the southernmost active volcano.
James Clark Ross Scotland 1839
Ross ice shelf

Following his discovery of the north magnetic pole, Ross ventured south, discovering a large oceanic inlet covered by a vast overhang of ice. He also discovered Mt. Erebus, the southernmost active volcano.