Lucifer Hill

Lucifer Hill is a reddish, cindery, sulphur-streaked hill forming the summit of the northern section of Candlemas Island in the South Sandwich Islands. It was one of the most active volcanic vents in this island chain at the time of HMS Protector's survey in 1964. The name applied by the UK Antarctic Place-Names Committee after Lucifer refers to the diabolical and infernal mythical association of active volcanoes.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Lucifer Hill". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2013-07-08.

 This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document "Lucifer Hill" (content from the Geographic Names Information System).

Coordinates: 57°4′S 26°42′W / 57.067°S 26.700°W / -57.067; -26.700

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