Dabbahu Volcano, Active stratovolcano in Afar Region, Ethiopia.
Dabbahu is an active volcano in the Afar Region that rises roughly 1400 meters above sea level with a summit caldera. The mountain displays numerous fissures across its slopes and contains extensive lava tubes running through the rock.
The volcano's first documented eruption occurred in September 2005 when a major fissure opened and released ash that darkened skies across the region for several days. This event drew international scientific attention to the area and its ongoing volcanic activity.
Local Afar communities around the volcano maintain pastoral ways of life tied to the landscape for generations. The region's salt extraction remains an important activity that shapes how people interact with this harsh terrain.
Reaching this remote location demands careful planning and the guidance of experienced local guides who know the terrain well. Extreme heat persists year-round with temperatures between 30 and 39 degrees Celsius (86 to 102 degrees Fahrenheit), so bringing ample water and sun protection is essential.
Scientists use the volcano's fissures and chambers to study extremophiles, organisms that thrive in some of the harshest conditions on Earth. This research reveals how life adapts to seemingly impossible environments.
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