Erta Ale volcano, Danakil depression, Ethiopia: news & activity updates

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Erta Ale volcano (Danakil depression, Ethiopia) field report: incredible videos from eruption site

Wed, 15 Jan 2025, 19:53

The active lava flow continues to occupy the southern pit crater area (image: Enku Mulugeta)

Following the recent intense effusive activity of the volcano, the local guide and geologist Enku Mulugeta observed the activity at the site from where we were provided first-hand information. Read all

Erta Ale volcano (Danakil depression, Ethiopia): yet another lava batch in southern pit crater

Tue, 14 Jan 2025, 12:45

The increased effusive eruption at Erta Ale since 13 December lasy year (image: Sentinel-2)

The effusive eruption at the volcano continues to be elevated. Read all

Erta Ale (Ethiopia) volcano - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 25 December-31 December 2024 (Continuing Activity)

Thu, 2 Jan 2025, 11:00

Eruptive activity continued at Erta Ale during December based on satellite data and a field excursion. Satellite images on 8 and 13 December showed a small thermal anomaly over a vent in the S Pit Crater and a smaller one over a second vent 85 m to the NW. According to a news article a local tour guide visited the area on 16 December and described “glowing rivers flowing from the southern crater”. Read all

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Erta Ale volcano

Shield volcano 613 m / 2,011 ft
Danakil depression, Ethiopia, 13.6°N / 40.66°E

Current status: erupting (4 out of 5)

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Erta Ale volcano eruptions:
1873(?), 1903(?), 1904(?), 1906, 1940, 1960, 1967-2004, 2005-ongoing
Typical eruption style
Effusive. Persistant lava lake.

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Danakil desert (Ethiopia)

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