Chapter 7.2 Mount Erebus

Abstract Erebus volcano, Antarctica, is the southernmost active volcano on globe. Despite its remoteness and harsh conditions, provides an unprecedented unique opportunity to study petrogenesis evolution, as well passive explosive degassing, of alkaline magmatic system with a persistently open magma-filled conduit. In this chapter, we review nearly five decades scientific research related including geological, geophysical, geochemical microbiological observations interpretations. Mount truly one world's most significant natural laboratories where lofty goal studying volcanic from mantle microbe being realized.