Erta Ale
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| Erta Ale | |
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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]
[edit] 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.
