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 Erta Ale volcano (EA) and Ethiopian Highlands (EH) as seen from space |
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| Elevation | 613 metres (2,011 feet) |
| Location | Danakil Depression, Ethiopia |
| Range | Erta Ale Range |
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| Type | Shield volcano |
| Last eruption | 2008 |
Erta Ale is an active shield volcano located in the Afar Region of northeastern Ethiopia. It is the most active volcano in Ethiopia. Erta Ale stands 613 metres tall, with a lava lake, one of only four in the world, at the summit.[1] It is notable for being the longest existing lava lake, present since the early nineteen hundreds. It is located in the Danakil Depression, a desert area spanning the border with Eritrea.
Erta Ale's last major eruption was in 2005, when thousands of nearby residents were forced to flee. Additional lava flow activity took place in August 2007, forcing the evacuation of hundreds and leaving two missing. [2]
Erta Ale, Alu, Tat Ali and other Ethiopian highlands are together known as the Danakil Alps.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Erta Ale, Ethiopia". Volcano World. Retrieved on 2007-08-08.
- ^ "Fears after volcano in Ethiopia". BBC News (2007-08-15). Retrieved on 2007-08-15.
- ^ Handbook of Lithium and Natural Calcium Chloride By Donald E. Garrett
External links
- Photos from an expedition to Erta Ale and the Danakil in Feb. 2008
- (French) Photos of Erta Ale: Expedition Nov 2006
- Global Volcanism Program: Erta Ale
- 2005 Expedition into the crater of Erta Ale
