Q. Mount Erebus is famous for being:

[A] The tallest mountain in the world

[B] An active volcano with a persistent lava lake

[C] A completely dormant volcano

[D] The coldest place on Earth

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation – Mount Erebus, located on Ross Island in Antarctica, is famous for being the world’s southernmost active volcano. It is particularly notable for containing one of the few persistent lava lakes globally, continuously active since at least 1972. The volcano regularly exhibits Strombolian eruptions, characterized by periodic explosions ejecting molten rock and gases.

Source: Forum IAS

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