Afdera

Afdera rises to 1,295 meters in elevation and stands at the intersection of three fault systems between the Erta Ale, Tat Ali, and Alayta ranges.

Reports from 1907 and 1915 suggested volcanic activity at Afdera, though later studies indicated these events likely occurred at Mount Alayta instead.

The Afar people who live near the volcano have adapted their daily routines and traditions to the presence of geothermal resources in the region.

Visitors require detailed planning and proper equipment to reach this remote location, with access limited by minimal infrastructure and harsh desert conditions.

The volcano features a caldera containing a mineral-rich crater lake, surrounded by numerous hot springs and distinctive geological formations.

Location: Kilbet Rasu

Elevation above the sea: 1,295 m

Made from material: rhyolite

Part of: Great Rift Valley

GPS coordinates: 13.08822,40.85325

Latest update: June 17, 2025 18:51