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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.
Ethiopian Volcano Ash Cloud Drifts Toward India: Airlines Issue Safety Advisories and Monitor Flight Operations
Nov 25, 2025 07:30 am CST
Following the eruption of Ethiopia's long-dormant Hayli Gubbi volcano, major Indian airlines have implemented safety protocols as ash clouds drift toward western India. IndiGo, Air India, and Akasa Air are closely monitoring the situation, while the Toulouse VAAC tracks the large ash plume moving toward northern India. Passengers are advised to check flight statuses as airlines prioritize safety measures during this rare volcanic event affecting international airspace.