Hayli Gubbi Volcano Eruption in Ethiopia Subsides After Causing Widespread Disruption to Air Travel and Local Communities

Nov 26, 2025 09:52 am CST

Ethiopia's dormant Hayli Gubbi volcano has subsided after a rare eruption that covered nearby villages in ash, caused respiratory issues for residents, threatened livestock, and disrupted international flight paths. The eruption, the first recorded in 10,000 years, sent ash clouds across multiple countries, leading to dozens of flight cancellations as the volcanic plume moved from the Red Sea toward China.