Dabbahu Volcano

Mount Dabbahu rises 1442 meters above sea level, featuring a caldera with multiple fissures and extensive lava tubes across its surface.

The volcano experienced its first documented eruption in September 2005, producing a 500-meter fissure and releasing ash that darkened regional skies for three days.

The indigenous population near Dabbahu maintains traditional nomadic lifestyles, focusing on goat and camel herding while practicing salt mining activities.

Visitors require extensive preparation and local guidance to reach this remote location, where temperatures range from 30 to 39 degrees Celsius throughout the year.

Scientists study the volcanic fissures at Dabbahu to research extremophiles, organisms that survive in severe conditions within this geological formation.

Location: Afar Region

Elevation above the sea: 1,442 m

Made from material: basalt

Part of: Great Rift Valley

GPS coordinates: 12.59928,40.47132

Latest update: June 17, 2025 18:51