Mountain of darkness: The active volcano which throws out gold worth $6000 everyday – Times of India

Mount Erebus in Antarctica Antarctica is the coldest place on the Earth, with temperatures freezing to the bone-chilling levels of -129°F. In such harsh conditions can you think of something more frigid than ice and snow? However, in that frozen wilderness lies a secret of fire.Mount Erebus is the southernmost active volcano on Earth that towers 12,448 feet into the air. However, it is not just any ordinary volcano; it’s a geological wonder that regularly emits gas, steam, and molten rocks that are called volcanic bombs.However, there is one more significant thing that makes it unique, the volcano regularly emits micro-crystals of gold.Yes, that’s right! According to reports, this volcano emits around 80 grams of gold, which amounts to about $6,000 everyday.These particulates of gold are not bigger than 20 micrometers in size and are carried by volcanic gas, however, these particulates have also been found 600 miles away from the volcano. This phenomenon amazed scientists because…