Afdera village
Historic Eruption of Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi Volcano After 12,000 Years of Dormancy: Impacts and Eyewitness Accounts
Nov 25, 2025 12:45 pm CST
Ethiopia's long-dormant Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted for the first time in nearly 12,000 years, sending massive ash plumes 14 km into the sky that drifted across multiple countries. Local residents described the event as feeling "like a sudden bomb," while nearby villages were covered in ash, affecting local livestock and tourism with no human casualties reported.
Ancient Ethiopian Volcano Erupts After 10,000 Years: Massive Ash Cloud Impacts Regional Communities
Nov 25, 2025 12:30 am CST
A long-dormant volcano in Ethiopia's Afar region erupted after approximately 10,000 years of inactivity, sending massive ash clouds across the Red Sea toward Yemen and Oman. While no human casualties were reported, the Hayli Gubbi volcano's eruption has covered nearby villages in ash, threatening livestock food sources and stranding tourists in the Danakil desert area. Local authorities continue to monitor the situation as communities cope with this unexpected natural disaster.