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Desert, salt and volcanoes: February 2008 tour photos by Tom Pfeiffer

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Two Afar men in front of one of the temporary huts. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Two Afar men in front of one of the temporary huts. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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We have climbed back up to great elevation: +150 m a.s.l. and reached the base of Erta Ale, which can be seen smoking in the rcenter right. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
We have climbed back up to great elevation: +150 m a.s.l. and reached the base of Erta Ale, which ca... [info]
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We camp at the base of Erta Ale, enjoying unforgettable night under the desert sky. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
We camp at the base of Erta Ale, enjoying unforgettable night under the desert sky. (Photo: Tom Pfe... [info]
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I miss a real film camera... Marco shows us the spectacularly bright zodiacal light on the Western horizon after sunset (light reflected from interplanetary dust). (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
I miss a real film camera... Marco shows us the spectacularly bright zodiacal light on the Western h... [info]
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"The camels are in our bed" I hear Karinna shout in the middle of the night... As we had agreed upon with the Afar previously, some camels for the transport of our equipment to Erta Ale join us during the night.... (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
"The camels are in our bed" I hear Karinna shout in the middle of the night... As we had agreed upon... [info]
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Get up and ready early before sunrise, before it gets too hot! Erta Ale is waiting... (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Get up and ready early before sunrise, before it gets too hot! Erta Ale is waiting... (Photo: Tom Pf... [info]
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Stefan taking on the 10km hike full of energy. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Stefan taking on the 10km hike full of energy. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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150 m a.s.l. We have left the sandy patches and are now in lava country. Most of the lava flows are pahoehoe type and there are many interesting features along the way. A small lava channel and tube is just right of the trail. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
150 m a.s.l. We have left the sandy patches and are now in lava country. Most of the lava flows are ... [info]
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The Afar camels join us half-way up the volcano. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
The Afar camels join us half-way up the volcano. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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The camel carrying my backpack looks at me... (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
The camel carrying my backpack looks at me... (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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The trail starts with alternating sections of sand deposits and flat lava flows. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
The trail starts with alternating sections of sand deposits and flat lava flows. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffe... [info]
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350 m a.s.l. Spectacular hornitos from some recent flank eruption invite for a break. Frank has climbed one. (c)
350 m a.s.l. Spectacular hornitos from some recent flank eruption invite for a break. Frank has clim... [info]
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This hornito reminds me of a creature between penguin and buffalo... (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
This hornito reminds me of a creature between penguin and buffalo... (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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Ca. 500m a.s.l. We are neara the top. Vegetation has become rare,- not because of altitude, but because of the frequent lava flows. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Ca. 500m a.s.l. We are neara the top. Vegetation has become rare,- not because of altitude, but beca... [info]
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600m a.s.l. We have arrived on the caldera rim; the camels have done an excellent job. We take a walk to explore the lava lake. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
600m a.s.l. We have arrived on the caldera rim; the camels have done an excellent job. We take a wal... [info]
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The active lava lake, about 75 m in diameter, is inside the north pit crater. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
The active lava lake, about 75 m in diameter, is inside the north pit crater. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
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