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They include:
Exploring an old whaling station
The once flourishing whaling industry peaked around 1900.
Hiking up the caldera rim
Great views.
Eyeballing the penguins
Nature created a narrow breach at one point of the rim. This let seawater flood the depression, creating a bay spanning 9 kilometers (nearly 6 miles).
Bay is large
Nature created a narrow breach at one point of the rim. This let seawater flood the depression, creating a bay spanning 9 kilometers (nearly 6 miles).
Natural harbor
The bay of Deception Island makes a natural harbor. The tall caldera rim blocks strong sea winds while the narrow entrance allows ships to enter but keeps out Antarctica icebergs and rough seas.
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