Lucifer Hill facts for kids

Lucifer Hill is a striking reddish hill found on Candlemas Island, which is part of the South Sandwich Islands. It looks quite fiery because of its red color and streaks of sulfur. This hill is actually the top of the northern part of Candlemas Island.

Lucifer Hill is known for being an active volcano. When the ship HMS Protector explored the area in 1964, Lucifer Hill was one of the busiest volcanoes in this island chain. Active volcanoes are those that can erupt, releasing hot gases, ash, and sometimes lava.

Why is it called Lucifer Hill?

The name "Lucifer Hill" was given by the UK Antarctic Place-Names Committee. They chose this name because active volcanoes can look very fiery and intense, almost like something from a mythical underworld. The name "Lucifer" is associated with fire and a powerful, sometimes scary, presence in old stories. This name helps describe the dramatic and powerful nature of the volcano.

Where is Lucifer Hill located?

Lucifer Hill is a key feature of Candlemas Island. This island is part of the South Sandwich Islands, a remote group of islands in the Southern Ocean. From Lucifer Hill, a feature called Clinker Gulch stretches all the way to the northern shore of Candlemas Island.

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