The eerie, abandoned island that has long played tricks on visitors
On a recent expedition to Deception Island, the Silver Wind navigated the flooded caldera of an active volcano, revealing ghostly remnants of whale processing facilities. Amongst the ruins, marine biologist Rosie Simmonds highlighted the tragic history of whaling operations from 1912 to 1931, where over 50 blue whales were needed to fill a single.
Summary by OZbrief Editorial · SMH · Source
Take it further — get the full app and never miss a moment of what's happening in Australia.
This publisher's site can't be shown here due to their security settings.
Open full article →No source link available for this article.
Published 20 Jun 2026, 02:26 UTC · Updated 20 Jun 2026, 02:30 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: SMH. Editorial policy · Corrections
Related stories
- Ten years on, has the Brexit vote helped or hindered the EU?
- The many questions that Hanson needs to answer
- Eerie TV premieres 'The Killings At Parrish Station' featuring Mia Wasikowska
- Pools, parties, prostitution, prison: The Scott Miller story
- DC’s ‘renovated’ pool reflects the Trump administration’s dangerous hubris
- Trump's $600 million Washington renovations frustrate locals and visitors alike
Trending
- Nollamara backyard development under investigation by City of Stirling amid neighbours’ concerns
- Royal Ascot 2026: horse racing updates from day five – live
- Andy Burnham wins Makerfield byelection, emerges as Labour leadership contender
- Europe's AI complacency risks economic collapse by 2031, warns think tank
- Tourists evacuated after fatal hotel fire in the Dominican Republic
- Transport Accident Commission faces scrutiny over costly legal battles and delays