Antarctica is home to Mount Erebus, an active volcano with a rare feature—an open-air lava lake. The ground surrounding the volcano reaches 170 °F. Scientists are experimenting with this heat, converting it into energy to power their measuring instruments.

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Are Volcanoes Dangerous When They’re Not Erupting?

It’s no surprise that an erupting volcano is one that should be avoided at all costs, given the extreme heat of the lava, the rocks pelting through the air, and the suffocating ash. But what about volcanoes that aren’t erupting? Can they also be dangerous? Volcanoes can be dangerous even when