page_title: Deception Island
hierarchical_section_title: Deception Island
context_page_description: Deception Island is an island in the South Shetland Islands close to the Antarctic Peninsula with a large and safe natural harbour. This island is the caldera of an active volcano, which seriously damaged local scientific stations in 1967 and 1969. The island previously held a whaling station; it is now a tourist destination and scientific outpost, with Argentine and Spanish research bases. While various countries have asserted sovereignty, it is still administered under the Antarctic Treaty System.
context_section_description: Deception Island is an island in the South Shetland Islands  close to the Antarctic Peninsula with a large and safe natural harbour. This island is the caldera of an active volcano, which seriously damaged local scientific stations in 1967 and 1969. The island previously held a whaling station; it is now a tourist destination and scientific outpost, with Argentine and Spanish research bases.  While various countries have asserted sovereignty, it is still administered under the Antarctic Treaty System.
caption: Map of Deception Island