Mount Dama Ali

Mount Dama Ali extends across 25 kilometers in width and reaches an elevation of 1,068 meters above sea level near the Ethiopian border.

The geological records indicate that Mount Dama Ali experienced its most recent volcanic eruption in February 1631, marking a significant event in Ethiopian natural history.

Local Ethiopian communities maintain traditional practices and knowledge regarding the mountain's geological features, particularly regarding volcanic activities and natural resources.

The mountain contains various rock formations including basalt, trachyte, trachydacite, and rhyolite, making it valuable for geological research and mineral studies.

The volcano's position along Lake Abbe creates a rare geographical combination where volcanic formations meet substantial water bodies in the Ethiopian landscape.

Location: Awsi Rasu

Elevation above the sea: 1,068 m

Part of: Great Rift Valley

GPS coordinates: 11.26393,41.62051

Latest update: June 17, 2025 18:51